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The dangers of racial uniformity threaten Durham

The dangers of racial uniformity threaten Durham

David Siesage argues that Durham must reach out to ethnic minorities...

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Dear Durham… Your international reputation isn’t there yet

Dear Durham… Your international reputation isn’t there yet

In the first Dear Durham column, Heba Hashmi warns the University, ever keen to 'internationalise', that it's far from being widely known abroad...

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Surprise? Lad culture goes too far

Surprise? Lad culture goes too far

Louise McGolpin argues that lad culture feeds misogyny in society...

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Durham doesn’t do fraternities and sororities…

Durham doesn’t do fraternities and sororities…

This week we wonder what Durham would be like if it had American-style Greek houses...

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Debate: Is Durham nightlife underrated?

Debate: Is Durham nightlife underrated?

Emily Dillon and Olivia Rudgard debate the true value of quaddies and fancy dress...

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Press control from Damascus to Durham

Press control from Damascus to Durham

Including insights from her year abroad, Delaney Chambers asks how much freedom our free press actually has...

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Durham doesn’t do political activism but if it did…

Durham doesn’t do political activism but if it did…

The first of a new series, Charlie Taverner wonders what a Durham political protest could really be like......

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Oxbridge rejection now does not mean failure forever

Oxbridge rejection now does not mean failure forever

Ellie Jones argues that those rejected from Oxbridge now should not be disheartened...

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Don’t boycott Klute – yet

Don’t boycott Klute – yet

Everyone might be up in arms about changes at Durham's infamous favourite nightspot, but we should reserve judgement for the moment...

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Is a Durham degree worth £9,000 a year?

Is a Durham degree worth £9,000 a year?

After the DSU Question Time debate, the question of the university's value for money raised its head once again...

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