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George Simms talks to the President of Durham eSports and Gaming about their addition to team Durham, mental health, and what makes a sport.

Elle Fitzgerald details the hidden costs of returning to an abnormal ‘normal’, particularly to those with disabilities or health issues.

Alex Jennings explores the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border and the further implications for Biden.

George Simms talks to the President of Durham eSports and Gaming about their addition to team Durham, mental health, and what makes a sport.

Profile speaks to MP Jess Phillips about Boris Johnson’s leadership, trust in politics, and Sarah Everard.

China’s recent investment in thorium as a nuclear fuel could bring cleaner, safer nuclear power to the world. So why is the rest of the world still using uranium?

“It’s a landscape so picturesque, it feels like a postcard”: Isobel Tighe offers a student perspective on Durham’s cultural value.

In the latest instalment of Books’ ‘Diversifying Your Bookshelf’ series, Victoria Cheng reviews Ryu Murakami’s ‘In the Miso Soup’.

Fellow students come together to offer their revered recipes for the spooky season.

“But what happens when we look outside the Gilmore bubble of rich white privilege?”: Lara Moamar analyses how immigrant parents are depicted in popular shows.

“The corridor is filled with a hushed ambiance that is unique to corridors outside audition rooms”: As auditions return to the flesh, Olivia Jones takes us into the audition room with her.

Sarah Garner discusses the commodification of Pride and its links with capitalism

“What really appeals is the fancy receipt.” Hyeonji Kim and Emerson Shams debate the ramifications of the crypto art surge.

“A powerful showcase of the outstanding songwriting we have come to expect”: Charlotte Smith reviews Billie Marten’s ‘Flora Fauna’.

“My self assurance set with the sun and I see the wicked side of Autumn” – this haunting prose embraces the liminal state of the changing seasons.

“Going on holiday has turned into a lottery game.” Travel Editor Holly Downes explores whether pandemic travel is worth the hassle.

“The release from lockdown will determine whether we see more consistent support for disabled students as the new academic year begins.” Gabriel Ferrante speaks to Alex* about the easing of lockdown restrictions on campus.

Durham faces from the Great British Bake Off, Made in Chelsea and YouTube, discus how their experiences of uni has changed, life anecdotes, and insights into their struggles with media portrayal.