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TV shoot-out in Durham cathedral: a step too far?

TV shoot-out in Durham cathedral: a step too far?

Amy Simpkins argues that the violent 'George Gently' scenes are not offensive, but promote Durham's heritage...

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Does Freshers’ Week deserve its notorious reputation?

Does Freshers’ Week deserve its notorious reputation?

James Murray casts a cynical eye over the notorious traditions of Freshers' Week...

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What makes Durham ‘different’?

What makes Durham ‘different’?

Substantial engagement outside degree studies separates the University from the rest...

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Examination concessions are justifable

Examination concessions are justifable

Exam concessions are not only justified but necessary, and reflect treatment in the workplace....

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Examination concessions are not justifiable

Examination concessions are not justifiable

James Murray writes on examination concessions for the Comment Soapbox...

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We must help Durham’s economy boom

We must help Durham’s economy boom

The city focuses much of its energy on students, but we are fickle consumers ...

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Dear Durham… never stop being charitable

Dear Durham… never stop being charitable

Catherine Glew responds to James Murray's criticisms of DUCK and student charity...

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Dear Durham… stop trying to do charity

Dear Durham… stop trying to do charity

In the latest Dear Durham column, James Murray explains his qualms about the usefulness of student charity events...

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Debate – do student politics really matter?

Debate – do student politics really matter?

There was a healthy turnout for the DSU sabbatical elections last week, but are Durham students truly interested in the politics of JCRs and DSU?...

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Dear Durham… You caught me in your spell

Dear Durham… You caught me in your spell

In the second of our Dear Durham columns, Alex Slotwinksi scrutinises Durham's idyllic setting...

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