EDITORIAL

THE COPYCAT SECRET SOCIETY

BY CHRISTINE AMEFIAM Conform or Be Condemned: The High Cost of Standing Out Cringe, that’s the word they use when you stand out too much. Weird, that’s the adjective they add to unique personalities. Iconic, that’s the word they employ when they wear your identity like a trend! In a World of Clones, Being Different…

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP SCANDAL

BY CHRISTINE AMEFIAM What once seemed like a bold inspiration, introducing new types of models during the era of “heroin chic”, has now spiralled into a deeply scandalous reality. Last week, Netflix released a long-awaited documentary revisiting the early 2000s TV phenomenon America’s Next Top Model. The series explores the origins of the show and uncovers the hidden…

THE DEATH OF ETIQUETTE

BY CHRISTINE AMEFIAM In a modern society in which old values are disappearing, one of the most poignant losses is the death of etiquette. People see a celebrity who does not act within the norm as iconic or cool. This is widespread among Gen Zers, but it’s actually a huge disrespect to the people who…