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Author Archives: Kiaya Phillips

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by Kiaya Phillips November 17, 2024November 17, 2024
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by Kiaya Phillips November 9, 2024November 9, 2024
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by Kiaya Phillips October 28, 2024October 28, 2024
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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back, but can it ever truly be inclusive?

by Kiaya Phillips October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
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by Kiaya Phillips September 27, 2024September 26, 2024
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by Kiaya Phillips September 23, 2024February 5, 2025
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by Kiaya Phillips August 22, 2024August 21, 2024
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The new modern author: Coco Mellors – “characters that are as addictive as the substances that plague them.”

by Kiaya Phillips August 15, 2024August 14, 2024
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Amman: The Sound of Air-Raid Sirens

Kiaya PhillipsJun 17, 20255 min read
A view of missiles flying over Amman.

“Air-raid sirens wailed inside my head. Jolted awake, I stumbled around trying to find my phone. Arabic reverberated unclearly, a Jordanian official’s voice booming from,…

Comeback of the Witch

Kiaya PhillipsJun 17, 20257 min read
Illustration of Rochelle (The Craft, played by Rachel True) in front of a blue background. A witch flying on a broomstick passes an orange moon in the top right corner

“As someone with a very strong interest in witches and their history, I love all witch-related media. However… there’s more that could be done to…

Interview with Hannah Wilson Kemsley: OULTC Captain 

Kiaya PhillipsJun 16, 20255 min read
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“OULTC is a hugely welcoming club for players of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned competitor or completely new to tennis”. George Roberts explores how…

The Hiding Tree

Kiaya PhillipsJun 15, 20254 min read
The Hiding Tree

“When I was younger there was a valley near my house. It was this secret thing; you wouldn’t know it was there, but it was.…

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