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The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening
News 

The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening

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National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre
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National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre

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DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation
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DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation

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Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’
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Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’

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Durham offers staff up to £1,000 to avoid marking boycott
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Durham offers staff up to £1,000 to avoid marking boycott

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City of Culture 2025 judges visit Durham as part of county’s bid for the title
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City of Culture 2025 judges visit Durham as part of county’s bid for the title

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90% of Durham University’s research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”
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90% of Durham University’s research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

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Durham UCU to stage marking boycott from 23rd May
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Durham UCU to stage marking boycott from 23rd May

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The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening
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The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening

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National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre
News 

National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre

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DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation
News 

DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation

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Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’
News 

Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’

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News

The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening

The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening

The deli, which was located on Saddler Street, was forced to close after opening in April 2021. Owner John Stirk cited high rent and rates and low sales as the reason for the sudden closure.

Tiffany Chan
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National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre

National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre

The demonstration will take place at Palace Green on Saturday 14th May, between 12pm-3pm. Protestors are calling for the Derwentside Immigration Centre to close down immediately.

Emily Doughty
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DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation

DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation

The new fund will support postgraduate students with the “hidden costs” of academic participation, with grants of up to £750 being made available this academic year.

Daniel Hodgson
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Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’

Whinney Hill planning application sparks debate on city’s ‘studentification’

An application to build a two-storey extension to a house in Whinney Hill led some councillors to claim that the plans would aid the supposed “studentification” of the area.

Emily Doughty
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Durham offers staff up to £1,000 to avoid marking boycott

Durham offers staff up to £1,000 to avoid marking boycott

Durham UCU will vote next week on a deal put forward by the University which includes one-off payments to all staff and a joint statement on pensions cuts. More than 900 students have signed an open letter in recent days calling on the University to ensure the upcoming UCU marking boycott is prevented.

Emily Doughty
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City of Culture 2025 judges visit Durham as part of county’s bid for the title

City of Culture 2025 judges visit Durham as part of county’s bid for the title

A panel of 11 judges for the UK City of Culture 2025 visited several sites in County Durham this week, to see how the title of City of Culture could benefit the region.

Emily Doughty
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90% of Durham University’s research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

90% of Durham University’s research rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

The figures published by the Research Excellence Framework also showed that four subject areas at Durham are ranked in the top five nationally for the overall quality of their research.

Emily Doughty
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Comment

Has the South College Formal fiasco been rewritten?

Has the South College Formal fiasco been rewritten?

Olivia Montgomery and Max Wilkinson question the identity of the principal editor of Professor Tim Luckhurst’s Wikipedia page and its implications for free speech

max wilkinson
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Do calorie-labelled menus show a disregard for mental health in the UK?

Do calorie-labelled menus show a disregard for mental health in the UK?

In this long read, Ellen Campbell argues that the recent enforcement of calorie-labelled menus shows a lack of care for mental health within UK legislation.

Ellen Campbell
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Johnson must go

Johnson must go

Owen Bell argues that having been found to have broken the Covid-19 laws he created Boris Johnson must resign.

Owen Bell
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Elizabeth Holmes: the exploitation of Silicon Valley’s fallen star

Elizabeth Holmes: the exploitation of Silicon Valley’s fallen star

Christian Bland argues the response to the Elizabeth Holmes case has highlighted the failures of the scientific community.

Christian Bland
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What is the problem with girlboss feminism?

What is the problem with girlboss feminism?

Florence Clifford analyses what a ‘girlboss’ might really stand for and how it might be a false promise.

Florence Clifford
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Can we use music as a weapon against the Russian invasion?

Can we use music as a weapon against the Russian invasion?

Amber Vallarino-Law takes a look at the importance of music in a political context both for freedom and suppression.

Amber Vallarino-Law
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Interviewing for internships: a flawed process?

Interviewing for internships: a flawed process?

Jeremy Chang looks at the pressures of finding internships and the difficult process to do so.

Jeremy Chang
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Politics

Asset freezes, embargoes, and transaction bans: an overview of sanctions against Russia

Asset freezes, embargoes, and transaction bans: an overview of sanctions against Russia

Jonas Balkus reviews Western sanctions response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Jonas Balkus
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The Wagner Group’s deployment to Mali

The Wagner Group’s deployment to Mali

Against the backdrop of decades of conflict and internal strife, Mali’s military government welcomed the Russian private military company Wagner Group last year. Matthew Egger examines the group’s disagreeable history and their plans for the African country.

Matthew Egger
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The dawn of a new space age? Billionaires and digital warfare

The dawn of a new space age? Billionaires and digital warfare

Will we see the Roaring Twenties? Eli Rasmussen looks at how aerospace is evolving with private interests and global politics.

Eli Rasmussen
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Vision 2030, sportswashing and Saudi Arabia’s ulterior motives

Vision 2030, sportswashing and Saudi Arabia’s ulterior motives

Waseem Mohamed takes a look at grand plans of change from the Saudi Arabian government and assesses criticism that label them a ‘cover-up’.

Waseem Mohamed
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Facebook in trouble: the changing landscape of social media

Facebook in trouble: the changing landscape of social media

Will Brown takes a look at Facebook’s recent struggles and how it plans to combat its reputation in an evolving sector.

Will Brown
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What must the West do to stop Russia?

What must the West do to stop Russia?

Ellie Boyden weighs up the West’s current responses to the Ukraine invasion and what world leaders could do better.

Ellie Boyden
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A French presidency

A French presidency

As the French presidency enters its fourth month overseeing the council of the European Union, Madeleine Ballay explains what France has done, what it plans to do and what the topic means for President Macron.

Madeleine Ballay
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Sport

The myth of an ‘African style’: how prejudice still lines football discourse

The myth of an ‘African style’: how prejudice still lines football discourse

“We must leave our expectations at the door, lest we miss out on appreciating the unexpected”: Luke Power discusses the dangers of lazy stereotyping in football discourse in the wake of England’s friendly win over Ivory Coast.

Luke Power
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Collingwood deny Trevs double to take home Men’s Football Floodlit Cup

Collingwood deny Trevs double to take home Men’s Football Floodlit Cup

Joe Harston reports on a Men’s Football Floodlit Cup victory for Collingwood.

Joe harston
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Sport in a time of war: the predicament of Russian athletes

Sport in a time of war: the predicament of Russian athletes

Anna Noble assesses the sanctions posed on Russian and Belarusian athletes by sporting organisations.

Anna Noble
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What do we do about football’s money addiction?

What do we do about football’s money addiction?

“Sport should be a recluse from the strains of geopolitics, not a vector for the dissemination of the ideals of one group or another”: Ben Pawlowski discusses football’s ownership problem in the wake of the Chelsea-Newcastle clash.

Ben Pawlowski
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We race as one – without the women

We race as one – without the women

“Christian Horner claimed that young girls’ growing interest in the sport is due to ‘good-looking’ drivers”: Duru Akin discusses how women are viewed in F1.

Duru Akin
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Harry Kane: Should he stay or should he go?

Harry Kane: Should he stay or should he go?

Oliver Jervis considers the future of Tottenham striker Harry Kane with the upcoming transfer window approaching.

Oliver Jervis
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The tale of Marcelo Bielsa and English football

The tale of Marcelo Bielsa and English football

Joe Harston looks back on Marcelo Bielsa’s reign as Leeds manager and the effect he had on English football.

Joe harston
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Profile

Nathan Law: “we’re not entitled to lose hope”

Nathan Law: “we’re not entitled to lose hope”

Nathan Law on global democratic decline, idealism in student activism and maintaining hope in the future of Hong Kong.

Thomas Hennessy
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Crispin Blunt: “Right around the world, people like me are criminalised”

Crispin Blunt: “Right around the world, people like me are criminalised”

Profile speaks to MP Crispin Blunt about his time at Durham, the government’s response to the pandemic, and Partygate

Ethan Sanitt
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George Arbuthnott: “The Prime Minister’s handling of the pandemic has been one of the most scandalous failures of political leadership in British history”

George Arbuthnott: “The Prime Minister’s handling of the pandemic has been one of the most scandalous failures of political leadership in British history”

Profile speaks to Sunday Times journalist and Durham alumnus, George Arbuthnott, about Boris Johnson’s leadership, the government’s handling of the pandemic, and myths in journalism

Ethan Sanitt
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Dr Philip Rushbrook: joining the real world

Dr Philip Rushbrook: joining the real world

Thomas Hennessy talks to Dr Philip Rushbrook, British governor of St Helena, about societal change, cabbage trees and local democracy

Thomas Hennessy
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Stuart Heritage: “A fifteen-year career, and I’ve cashed it all in for some coconut cake”

Stuart Heritage: “A fifteen-year career, and I’ve cashed it all in for some coconut cake”

Profile speaks to writer and Guardian columnist Stuart Heritage about his career in journalism, Mission Impossible, and white chocolate coconut bundt cake

Ethan Sanitt
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Edith Hall: “if you can’t be a proper moral agent, then you’re never going to be truly happy”

Edith Hall: “if you can’t be a proper moral agent, then you’re never going to be truly happy”

Thomas Hennessy talks to Edith Hall about Aristotle, classism in Classics and the meaning of life.

Thomas Hennessy
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Carla Denyer: “Our electoral system is embarrassingly out of date”

Carla Denyer: “Our electoral system is embarrassingly out of date”

Profile interviews Carla Denyer, the co-leader of the Green Party, about universities, her time at Durham, and
what she would like to achieve as co-leader of the UK’s fastest-growing political party

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SciTech

Chickpeas

In bloom: genes controlling flowering time in chickpeas identified

The research, which involves Durham bioscientists, has already led to a new variety of chickpea that is improving yields in Turkey and Syria.

Helena Tagg
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Atlantropa: one man’s outrageous plan to drain the Mediterranean Sea

Atlantropa: one man’s outrageous plan to drain the Mediterranean Sea

This undoubtedly ambitious macro-engineering project could have solved Europe’s food and energy problems but was marred by fatal flaws, not least the colonial mindset of its architect.

Luc Dewulf
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A sandfly on a photographers hand. Sandflies are vectors of the parasitic disease, leishmaniasis.

Durham-led Neglected Tropical Diseases Network fights for funding

The international network, directed by Durham University’s Professor Paul Denny, is seeking new funding to continue its vital research into tropical diseases.

Gabriel Ferrante
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The Digital Markets Act is a major blow to Big Tech

The Digital Markets Act is a major blow to Big Tech

With the Digital Markets Act currently under consideration by the European Commission, Patrick Stephens explores its potential impacts.

Patrick Stephens
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Drink up! Pint of Science returns to Durham next month

Drink up! Pint of Science returns to Durham next month

The world’s largest festival of public science talks will return in-person to three city centre venues this May.

Cameron McAllister
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Neon sign that says 'this is the sign you've been looking for'

How to live a fulfilling life, according to science

Thomas Bainbridge discusses the relationship between meaning and happiness, according to psychological research

Thomas Bainbridge
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the crossroads between Renewable energy and Nuclear power.

UK’s aim to go nuclear lacks plan for radioactive waste

Nuclear power could help the UK to reach net zero carbon emissions and secure energy independence. But where do we put the radioactive waste?

Anna Daniel
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Features

Cultural straddlers: navigating the fine line between “who I am” and “who I’m not”

Cultural straddlers: navigating the fine line between “who I am” and “who I’m not”

“I started to experience an identity crisis because I did not know where I belonged in this world”: Ian Cheung, a second-generation Asian immigrant, details his experience being raised in a predominantly Western society and the cultural dissonance felt by studying abroad.

Ian Cheung
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Durham’s drinking culture: the importance of knowing your limits

Durham’s drinking culture: the importance of knowing your limits

“There was an unspoken dogma to ‘partake’ in this new university life stage through drinking games and big nights out”: Velina Peykova discusses the dangers of excessive drinking and offers an alternative approach to enjoying nights out.

Rosie Bromiley
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“You don’t look sick?”: the reality of living with an invisible illness

“You don’t look sick?”: the reality of living with an invisible illness

“My body constantly has to fight an invisible battle that it cannot win”: Jami Anderson-Smith clarifies misconceptions of invisible illnesses and offers advice to those who wish to help.

Jami Anderson-Smith
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Government plans for higher education: why humanities and arts degrees still matter

Government plans for higher education: why humanities and arts degrees still matter

“Looking at education solely in the contexts of graduate employment and economic growth can be problematic”: Tom Harbottle explores what government plans for higher education means for students.

Anna Kuptsova
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The joys of returning home for Easter

The joys of returning home for Easter

“For me, Easter marks a big change in attitudes.” Josie Sherman looks forward to the Easter break as Epiphany term comes to a close.

Josie Sherman
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Regrets: the miserable and the magical

Regrets: the miserable and the magical

“You don’t need to forget in order to move on.” Michelle Leung offers a positive perspective on regret and how we should learn from it.

Michelle Leung
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International Women’s Day, every day 

International Women’s Day, every day 

“International Women’s Day deserves celebration not for one day, but every day.” This International Women’s Day, Pearl Cheng encourages us to celebrate women in our day-to-day lives.

Pearl Cheng
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Books

Fine-Tuning Your Shelf: ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

Fine-Tuning Your Shelf: ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’

In this edition of ‘Fine-Tuning Your Shelf’, Marni Ward offers a playlist to accompany Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

Marni Ward
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My degree has ruined my relationship with reading

My degree has ruined my relationship with reading

Has your degree ruined your relationship with reading? Holly Downes examines her relationship with books since beginning her degree. Can it be reclaimed?

Holly Downes
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“It gives me the long-term perspective that I often lose, especially in exam season”: comfort reads for exam season

“It gives me the long-term perspective that I often lose, especially in exam season”: comfort reads for exam season

“We should not view books as tasks to be completed, but as forms of art like any other”. Eleanor Strain offers an insight into the power of re-reading in times of exam stress.

Eleanor Strain
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‘Returning to this book is paying a visit to my childhood best friend’: comfort reads for exam season

‘Returning to this book is paying a visit to my childhood best friend’: comfort reads for exam season

“Re-reading this book is me looking back on my past in a non-critical, loving way”. In Books’ Comfort Reads Series, Sea Pawanrat Vachanavuttivong returns to an old friend, Leigh Badugo’s ‘Six of Crows’.

Sea Pawanrat Vachanavuttivong
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Colleen Hoover: the author for a Sad Girl Summer?

Colleen Hoover: the author for a Sad Girl Summer?

Is ‘CoHo’ worth the hype? TikTok seems to think so. Jessica Donaldson does a deep dive into what precisely it is that’s made Colleen Hoover so popular and if she’s worth the hype.

Jessica Donaldson
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“It has fundamentally shaped me in the best of ways”: a reader’s ode to BookTube

“It has fundamentally shaped me in the best of ways”: a reader’s ode to BookTube

“To stumble on this community of readers making videos about books on the Internet was genuinely life-changing for me”. Amy Whitaker elucidates the powers of BookTube and gives her recommendations for top channels.

Amy Whitaker
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Diversifying dark academia: some key works

Diversifying dark academia: some key works

Emily Mitchell offers her selections of works that diversify the ‘dark academia’ genre.

Emily Mitchell
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Food & Drink

#CookForUkraine: discovering Ukrainian cuisine for an essential cause

#CookForUkraine: discovering Ukrainian cuisine for an essential cause

“The campaign is so important as it encourages us to appreciate the individuality of Ukrainian culture, as well as donate to a great cause”: Chloe Codling shares her experience cooking Ukrainian pancakes.

Chloe Codling
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Spring’s savoury staples

Spring’s savoury staples

Three students share their favourite spring vegtables to brighten your plate.

Anna Trask
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Seeking refuge in hot cross buns

Seeking refuge in hot cross buns

“I came to appreciate the thrill of experimenting in baking as a way to work away my stress.” Food and Drink Editor Nia Kile celebrates the comfort of spring baking.

Nia Kile
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Pancake Day: a celebration that can(’t) be topped

Pancake Day: a celebration that can(’t) be topped

“Pancakes, while seemingly straightforward, can come in multifarious varieties”: Eve Kirman tells all you need to know about this fabulous, food-centred festival.

Eve Kirman
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Chinese fusion rolls

Chinese fusion rolls

Emerson Shams shares his north-south Chinese fusion recipe following Lunar New Year.

Emerson Shams
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Morsels of love

Morsels of love

Food and Drink Editor Emerson Shams shares his easy to make chocolate bites.

Adeline Zhao
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Savoured, cherished and protected: the Italian art of espresso

Savoured, cherished and protected: the Italian art of espresso

“Granting a place to the ritual of espresso will ensure its protection and, crucially, will maintain its link to Italy.” Food and Drink Editor Nia Kile explores the value of the famous Italian espresso.

Nia Kile
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Film & TV

Review: Anatomy of a Scandal

Review: Anatomy of a Scandal

“It is a must-watch and will leave you considering its terrifyingly real implications”: Erin Waks reviews ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’.

Erin Waks
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The popularity of ‘Heartstopper’

The popularity of ‘Heartstopper’

“I finally caved and watched ‘Heartstopper’”: Paul Ray gives his personal take on the popularity of the new Netflix series.

Paul Ray
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Review: C’mon C’mon

Review: C’mon C’mon

“The film above all else is contemplative. Of course, it’s warm and intimate, but at its heart ‘C’mon C’mon’ forces you to project your own lives onto those you witness on screen.”: Sam Dobinson reviews Mike Mills’ ‘C’mon C’mon’.

Sam Dobinson
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Must-watch docs: ‘Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold’

Must-watch docs: ‘Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold’

“Her unscripted testimonies are crafted just as strikingly as those read from her acclaimed novels and essays”: Elizabeth Buckley is fascinated by ‘Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold’.

Elizabeth Buckley
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The enigma of Nicholas Cage

The enigma of Nicholas Cage

‘If the man can steal the Declaration of Independence, then he can definitely steal my heart too…’ — Nicholas Lemieux offers a comical review of Nicholas Cage’s expansive career in light of Cineworld’s newest phenomenon, ‘Cagefest’.

Nicholas Lemieux
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Moon Knight and the rise of Marvel TV

Moon Knight and the rise of Marvel TV

“The MCU might start to buckle under its own weight”: Will Brown reviews ‘Moon Knight’ and contends with Marvel’s increasing television output.

Will Brown
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Taskmaster: the best of British comedy

Taskmaster: the best of British comedy

“One of the best shows on TV”: Emily Doughty looks back on Taskmaster’s memorable moments and makes predictions for the latest season.

Emily Doughty
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Stage

Review: The Trail to Oregon

Review: The Trail to Oregon

“A light-hearted and self-aware romp without a single weak link in cast or crew.” Ellen Olley reviews The Trail To Oregon.

Ellen Olley
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Review: BTC’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’

Review: BTC’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’

“An energetic, tongue in cheek performance that is colourful and light-hearted: if you go go go go see this show you will not be disappointed.” Molly Knox enjoys BTC’s production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.

Alice Liddle
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Review: The Durham Showcase

Review: The Durham Showcase

“The variety of pieces on display not only highlighted each performer distinctly but also enhanced the show in its entirety offering the audience an ideal mix of genres, characters, and scenarios to watch and fall in love with.” Flo Lunnon is most impressed by the Durham Finalist’s Showcase.

Adela Hernandez-Derbyshire
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Review: Touch by Suffragette Theatre Company

Review: Touch by Suffragette Theatre Company

“Vicky Jones’s Touch is described as ‘a glorious cocktail of sex and self-discovery’ and was transferred onto the AR stage as a fruity cocktail of masterful acting and laughs”: Louise Coggrave has a great time with Suffragette Theatre Company’s ‘Touch’ by Vicky Jones.

Alexander Bittar
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Review: A Night of Voices by Sightline Theatre Company

Review: A Night of Voices by Sightline Theatre Company

“As a whole, it was a pleasantly bite-sized experience of new and better-known talent.” Ellen Olley enjoys a Night of Voices with Sightline Theatre Company.

Chavi Chung
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The Durham Finalist’s Showcase

The Durham Finalist’s Showcase

“In our long days of rehearsing with different troupe members one by one, with every actor who stepped in the room, the energy of the room transformed” Stage Editor and DST director Saniya Saraf talks about her experience directing the Durham Finalist’s Showcase.

Adela Hernandez-Derbyshire
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Review: Blood Wedding by Wrong Tree Theatre Company

Review: Blood Wedding by Wrong Tree Theatre Company

“Wrong Tree’s Blood Wedding is an assured and slick reimagining that showcases some of Durham’s most exciting and experienced talent”: Ellen Olley reviews Wrong Tree Theatre Company’s ‘Blood Wedding’.

Adela Hernandez-Derbyshire
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0

Fashion

Boohoo and the ‘barely-there’ dress

Boohoo and the ‘barely-there’ dress

“What is objectification and what is empowerment?”: Fleur de Bono discusses Boohoo’s recent controversy.

Fleur de Bono
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 1
A look back at DUCFS…

A look back at DUCFS…

“It was one of the best experiences of my time in Durham.”: Grace Jessop and Anna Johns chat to model Chris Newton about his DUCFS experience.

Anna Johns
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
The power of lingerie

The power of lingerie

“The hidden beauty of such items form their appeal.”: Erin Waks explores her relationship with lingerie.

Erin Waks
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The fountain of youth

The fountain of youth

“The face that never ages”: Grace Jessop discusses the worrying rise in the use of Botox amongst young women.

Grace Jessop
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The most iconic models of the current era

The most iconic models of the current era

“Since the late 2010s, models have undoubtedly gained a larger presence in popular culture.”: Valeria Prado-Benavides asks who are the most iconic models of the 2020s.

Valeria Prado-Benavides
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‘Euphoria’: femininity and feelings through the lens of fashion

‘Euphoria’: femininity and feelings through the lens of fashion

“The second season of Euphoria is officially back on the air.”: Katerina Panayiotou explores the series’ iconic fashion.

Anna Main
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0
Fashion: F1’s next sponsorship opportunity?

Fashion: F1’s next sponsorship opportunity?

Deputy Sport Editor Mary Atkinson looks at the business side of F1 and fashion as a sponsorship opportunity for the sport.

Mary Atkinson
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Visual Arts

‘Derek Jarman Protest!’: autobiography and abstraction

‘Derek Jarman Protest!’: autobiography and abstraction

“Watching the footage in the exhibition felt almost voyeuristic.” Grace Clare Marshall reviews Derek Jarman’s work, on display at the Manchester Art Gallery.

Adeline Zhao
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Painting spring: a snapshot of a season

Painting spring: a snapshot of a season

Visual Arts contributors discuss a selection of paintings which epitomise spring.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Digitalising Donatello: should we turn art’s masterpieces into NFTs?

Digitalising Donatello: should we turn art’s masterpieces into NFTs?

Ælfred Hillman delves into the implications of housing digitalised versions of some of the world’s most acclaimed masterpieces.

Ælfred Hillman
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Looking beyond the crown: Britain’s most insightful royal portraits (1800-2022)

Looking beyond the crown: Britain’s most insightful royal portraits (1800-2022)

“They reveal something far more poignant than any display of pomp and power ever can.” Ælfred Hillman discusses modern royal portraits in the final part of this series.

Adeline Zhao
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The Lakota Massacre and the ‘stolen’ artefact

The Lakota Massacre and the ‘stolen’ artefact

“There is a huge advantage to exhibiting objects in historical context.” Hugo T. Millard delves into the ethical implications of ‘stealing’ artefacts.

Hugo T. Millard
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Valentine’s Day: painted across the ages

Valentine’s Day: painted across the ages

“The brightness of her facial expression encapsulates feelings of safety, desire and, above all, love.” Visual Arts contributors contemplate love’s meaning in art.

Cameron Beech
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Looking beyond the crown: Britain’s most insightful royal portraits (1500-1800)

Looking beyond the crown: Britain’s most insightful royal portraits (1500-1800)

“We are given a lonely father’s gaze, demanding our empathy.” Ælfred Hillman delves into the most awe-inspiring portraits of the royal family.

Ælfred Hillman
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0

Music

A Guide to: Passiontide choral music

A Guide to: Passiontide choral music

“Music, being the cross-denominational instrument of worship it is, is central to the commemoration of the Lenten season.” In our ‘A Guide to Series’, Music Editor Annabelle Bulag introduces some of their Lenten favourites.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Gig Review: Brockhampton at the O2 Academy in Brixton

Gig Review: Brockhampton at the O2 Academy in Brixton

“Brockhampton’s penultimate concert, the culmination of a half-decade’s work” Dite Bagdonaite reviews Brockhampton’s concert at the O2 Academy in Brixton.

Dite Bagdonaite
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Gig Review: ‘An Evening of Standards’ — After Hours #1: Durham University Jazz Society at Cafédral  

Gig Review: ‘An Evening of Standards’ — After Hours #1: Durham University Jazz Society at Cafédral  

“Drenched in warm atmospheric lighting and surrounded by an abundance of plants and greenery, its intimate ambience would prove to be the perfect setting.” Henry Bashford reviews Jazz Society’s first After Hours gig of the year.

Alex Wardill
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Facing the music: Durham University Palatinate Orchestra (DUPO)

Facing the music: Durham University Palatinate Orchestra (DUPO)

‘Facing the Music’, the series in which we introduce Durham University’s music societies. In this instalment, DUPO lets us in on what they have to offer.

Durham University Palatinate Orchestra
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Facing the music: Durham University Big Band (DUBB)

Facing the music: Durham University Big Band (DUBB)

‘Facing the Music’, the series in which we introduce Durham University’s music societies. In this instalment, DUBB tells what they have to offer.

Durham University Big Band
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
Loving Yourself this Valentine’s

Loving Yourself this Valentine’s

Join Music Editor Annabelle Bulag and these LGBTQ+ artists on a self-love journey.

Anna Kuptsova
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
London Nu-Jazz: The aspirant soul of modern Britain

London Nu-Jazz: The aspirant soul of modern Britain

“British Nu-Jazz remains to be fully embraced, or perhaps discovered, by its progenitors.” Peter Hipkin introduces the London Nu-Jazz scene.

Peter Hipkin
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Creative Writing

Follicles

Follicles

Grace Wakefield examines the stigma still associated with women’s body hair in this artful poem.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Woman

Woman

“That dares love twice as much as venus”: Laura Gibbs shares her experiences of bisexual womanhood in this powerful poem.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Is it just me?

Is it just me?

Eleanor Tait talks Mother’s day, daffodils and being a daughter in this candid prose.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Before I really knew what a womb was

Before I really knew what a womb was

‘How could something be so painful and so bright’ — on International Women’s Day, Molly Knox beautifully explores her own relationship with menstruation and her body.

Molly Knox
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
It must be love

It must be love

Who says the season of love has to end in February? Matthew Ainley’s short story celebrates a moment between lovers.

Anna Kuptsova
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Stupid in love

Stupid in love

‘Figuring out my thoughts that fly with rose tinted glasses’
Charlie Williamson delves into the hazy world of love sickness in this quirky poem.

Charlie Williamson
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A deep shade of you

A deep shade of you

Colour, music, art and nature combine in this delicate love poem by Freya Barker.

Freya Barker
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0

Travel

Easter escapes

Easter escapes

Three contributors give us a guide to unusual short breaks for a refreshing Easter holiday.

Benedict Gardner
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Barnard Castle: rediscovering UK’s historic spots 

Barnard Castle: rediscovering UK’s historic spots 

Caitlin Ball explores the rising popularity of the historic spot, Barnard Castle.

Caitlin Ball
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
The rise of ‘workations’

The rise of ‘workations’

Hugo Millard explores whether the future of travel combines work and play.

Anna Kuptsova
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
The best locations to eat as a vegan

The best locations to eat as a vegan

Olivia Hargood explores her top three UK locations to visit as a vegan.

Olivia Hargood
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
A love letter to Venice

A love letter to Venice

Marking Valentines Day, Goya Verity captures her undying love for the Italian city.

Goya Verity
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
Will cruise holidays ever appeal to the young?

Will cruise holidays ever appeal to the young?

“Virgin Voyages seem to think there’s a future for cruises for the young”: Cosmo Adair discusses whether cruise holidays will ever appeal to younger crowds.

Cosmo Adair
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Sustainable travel in 2022: is it possible?

Sustainable travel in 2022: is it possible?

Goya Verity explores whether it is possible we can sustainably travel in 2022.

Goya Verity
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 1

Interview

Nightline: meeting the voices on the other side of the screen

Nightline: meeting the voices on the other side of the screen

Interview Editor Josie Lockwood meets with Nightline volunteers to discuss Durham’s student-led active listening service.

Josie Lockwood
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
A bold story of home: Khaled Khalifa

A bold story of home: Khaled Khalifa

Interview editor Lara Moamar speaks to award-winning Syrian author Khaled Khalifa.

Lara Moamar
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Behind the lens with Callum Robson

Behind the lens with Callum Robson

Interview Editor Steph Ormond speaks to Callum Robson about street photography in England and Spain, and his biggest project — Humans of Durham.

Steph Ormond
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
Talking fashion with Eleanor Pritchard

Talking fashion with Eleanor Pritchard

Arjun Seth meets with DUCFS fashion director, Eleanor Pritchard.

Arjun Seth
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
Anya Fedorov: the healing power of crochet

Anya Fedorov: the healing power of crochet

Interview Editor Josie Lockwood meets with President of the DU Crochet society, Anya Fedorov, to discuss craft, mental health, and charity.

Anya Fedorov
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
Inside PalatiDates: Durham’s matchmakers 

Inside PalatiDates: Durham’s matchmakers 

Arjun Seth discusses romance in Durham and lockdown dating with Katie, one of the organisers of PalatiDates.

Arjun Seth
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In conversation with Camilla Tominey

In conversation with Camilla Tominey

Arjun Seth speaks to award-winning Royal Commentator and Associate Editor of The Telegraph Camilla Tominey, about truth, Megxit, and a defence of the journalistic trade.

Arjun Seth
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