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Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area
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Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area

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Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running
Durham News News 

Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running

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Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails
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Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails

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Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms
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Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms

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Durham University twinned with Zaporizhzhia University in Ukraine
Durham News News 

Durham University twinned with Zaporizhzhia University in Ukraine

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Car chase in Durham ends with two suspects entering River Wear
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Car chase in Durham ends with two suspects entering River Wear

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Sir Thomas Allen completing final duties as Chancellor
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Sir Thomas Allen completing final duties as Chancellor

1 week ago1 week ago sub.editors 0
Hill Walking Society to tackle all the Wainwrights in one day
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Hill Walking Society to tackle all the Wainwrights in one day

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Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area
News 

Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area

3 hours ago29 seconds ago sub.editors 0
Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running
Durham News News 

Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running

1 day ago23 hours ago sub.editors 0
Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails
News 

Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails

1 day ago2 hours ago sub.editors 0
Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms
News 

Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms

1 day ago3 hours ago sub.editors 0

News

Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area

Council approves plans for new Business School in the Sands area

Following a meeting of the committee on 5th July, councillors decided to approve plans to allow the Durham University Business School to move into the Waterside building, which was initially built to serve as the new headquarters for Durham County Council.

Waseem Mohamed
3 hours ago29 seconds ago sub.editors 0
Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running

Durham SU remains the worst students’ union for “representing academic interests” for third year running

Out of the 2,492 Durham finalists who took part in this years’ National Student Survey, only 26.6% felt that DSU had effectively represented their academic interests.

Laetitia Eichinger
1 day ago23 hours ago sub.editors 0
Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails

Labour bid to have City of Culture money spent across County Durham fails

The motion, proposed by Labour Councillor Alison Batey, was rejected 52-49 at a Durham County Council meeting.

Daniel Hodgson
1 day ago2 hours ago sub.editors 0
Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms

Durham MP voices her support for efforts to save Rocking Horse Rehearsal Rooms

On a visit to the venue in June, Ms Foy said she would be “doing what I can to save Rocking Horse”. The venue has been at risk of permanent closure since January.

Tiffany Chan
1 day ago3 hours ago sub.editors 0
Durham University twinned with Zaporizhzhia University in Ukraine

Durham University twinned with Zaporizhzhia University in Ukraine

The partnership between Durham and Zaporizhzhia comes as part of a national initiative between Universities UK and the Ukrainian Ministry of Education to offer support to Ukrainian universities caught up in the ongoing war.

Emily Doughty
6 days ago6 days ago sub.editors 0
Car chase in Durham ends with two suspects entering River Wear

Car chase in Durham ends with two suspects entering River Wear

The incident took place in the Sands area earlier this morning, after police were alerted to a suspected stolen vehicle.

Waseem Mohamed
7 days ago7 days ago sub.editors 0
Sir Thomas Allen completing final duties as Chancellor

Sir Thomas Allen completing final duties as Chancellor

One of the longest serving Chancellors in Durham University’s history is retiring after more than a decade in the job.

Daniel Hodgson
1 week ago1 week ago sub.editors 0

Comment

We must preserve the Civil Service Fast Stream

We must preserve the Civil Service Fast Stream

Amber Vallarino-Law argues that the government’s plan to scrap the civil service fast stream is devastating to graduates.

Amber Vallarino-Law
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
We must fight for tuition fee rebates

We must fight for tuition fee rebates

Niall Hignett argues that the university should do more to reimburse students after they lost 11.8% of teaching time this academic year.

Niall Hignett
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 1
“Awarding an honorary degree seems unnecessary”

“Awarding an honorary degree seems unnecessary”

Becks Fleet discusses whether awarding honorary degrees to celebrities devalues other degrees.

Becks Fleet
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Are ball prices creating a two-tier system for students?

Are ball prices creating a two-tier system for students?

Waseem Mohamed argues the current pricing for balls needs reflection against the background of the cost-of-living crisis.

Elle Fitzgerald
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Derry Girls ends with a poignant message

Derry Girls ends with a poignant message

Caitriona Marsh reflects on the finale of Derry Girls and its poignant message about the significance of the Good Friday Agreement and why we need to protect it.

Caitriona Marsh
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
Fatal inaction as the US fails to protect its schools

Fatal inaction as the US fails to protect its schools

In light of the Uvalde shooting, Cameron Thurlow discusses the gun-control crisis that has burdened the United States for the past two decades.

Cameron Thurlow
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
Your council owes you (a council tax rebate)

Your council owes you (a council tax rebate)

Olivia Montgomery argues that the delays in rolling-out the council tax rebate is costing students.

Olivia Montgomery
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 2

Politics

Where the bodies are buried

Where the bodies are buried

Sophia Massam explores how we can interpret the treatment of bodies in times of conflict, focussing on the war in Ukraine.

Sophia Massam
3 hours ago3 hours ago sub.editors 0
Things can only get better? Emanuel Macron’s parliamentary problem

Things can only get better? Emanuel Macron’s parliamentary problem

In this long-read, Dan Hodgson explains the outcomes of the recent French legislative elections, looking forward to their implications for Macron.

Dan Hodgson
6 days ago6 days ago sub.editors 0
Roe v. Wade: America’s eternal battleground

Roe v. Wade: America’s eternal battleground

Maddy Burt and Joe Rossiter trace the history of US abortion rights in the wake of a leaked Supreme Court decision which would overrule Roe v. Wade.

Joe Rossiter
3 weeks ago2 weeks ago Joe Rossiter 0
Windfall taxes and the cost of living crisis

Windfall taxes and the cost of living crisis

Chloe Hares discusses the nature and history of windfall taxes.

Chloe Hares
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 0
The loss of the ‘breadbasket’ of Europe

The loss of the ‘breadbasket’ of Europe

Bryn Jones discusses the impact of the loss of Ukraine and Russia’s agricultural exports on global grain markets.

Bryn Jones
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 1
Sri Lanka: the cost-of-living crisis you haven’t heard about

Sri Lanka: the cost-of-living crisis you haven’t heard about

Amid rising living costs worldwide, Waseem Mohamed zooms in on Sri Lanka to examine why exactly their sufferings rank among the top.

Waseem Mohamed
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
Plastic pollution and corporate retaliation

Plastic pollution and corporate retaliation

Charlotte Wilkinson analyses the extent to which recent international plastic pollution resolutions have been futile.

Charlotte WIlkinson
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0

Sport

Can football finally overcome its problem with homophobia?

Can football finally overcome its problem with homophobia?

Blackpool fan Joe Cogan discusses professional footballer Jake Daniels’ recent momentous decision to come out as gay.

Joe Cogan
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 1
Neil Warnock – A Marmite Figure of English (and Welsh) Football

Neil Warnock – A Marmite Figure of English (and Welsh) Football

“Somehow, some way, he would always manage to get the job done”

Oliver Jervis looks back on the long and illustrious career of Neil Warnock.

Oliver Jervis
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Durham Women FC shift to full-time training model

Durham Women FC shift to full-time training model

“Full-time training is viewed by the club as the natural next step on the road to professionalism”.
George Simms reports on the latest development at Durham Women FC.

George Simms
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Umran Malik or Arshdeep Singh: Who should India take to the T20 World Cup?

Umran Malik or Arshdeep Singh: Who should India take to the T20 World Cup?

Sanjay Suri breaks down one of the big questions facing Indian cricket ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

Sanjay Suri
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Trevs retain Women’s Football Floodlit Cup alongside South Owlesses

Trevs retain Women’s Football Floodlit Cup alongside South Owlesses

Joe Harston reports on South/Trevs’ Women’s Football Floodlit Cup Final win over Butler.

Joe harston
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0

Profile

Ambassador Matt Field: “the pandemic changed absolutely everything about how we worked as an Embassy”

Ambassador Matt Field: “the pandemic changed absolutely everything about how we worked as an Embassy”

Profile speaks to Ambassador Matt Field about his winding career path, from leaving Durham in 1999 to serving as the current UK Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Amelia Pallister
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
What is Love? Philosopher Simon May explains

What is Love? Philosopher Simon May explains

Thomas Hennessy in dialogue with Simon May about why the Reformation may be more relevant to our love lives than we might think

Thomas Hennessy
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0

SciTech

First image of the black hole in the centre of our galaxy, taken by the EHT collaboration.

Photographing Sagitarius A*: first images of the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole

The black hole, with a mass of 4 million suns, is the point around which our entire galaxy revolves. But why is this image so important?

Leo Li
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
A bisexual pride flag at a Pride event in Geneva.

Bi-ology: the science of bisexuality and bi-erasure

Young people in the UK are increasingly identifying as bisexual. Does science help the bisexual community, or cause it more harm?

Eve Kirman
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Evaluating the Durham STEM experience: reflections of a graduating biology student

Evaluating the Durham STEM experience: reflections of a graduating biology student

Michelle Leung reflects on her time studying biology at Durham, and how it shaped her decision to pursue the field of immuno-oncology.

Anna Pycock
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Durham research: optimising public health messaging

Durham research: optimising public health messaging

Waseem Mohamed discusses a Durham University study on which public health messaging methods work best.

Waseem Mohamed
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Fighting cancer with bacteria

Fighting cancer with bacteria

Becca Sealey explores a promising new immunotherapy technique that stimulates bacteria to destroy tumours.

Becca Sealey
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
The science Brexit

The science Brexit

UK researchers are at risk of losing funding and scientific collaboration if negotiations regarding the EU’s Horizon Europe research programme prove unsuccessful.

Michelle Leung
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Footprint climate conference: taking a step in the right direction

Footprint climate conference: taking a step in the right direction

Footprint, a free and unique climate innovation event, returns to Durham from 16th to 18th June.

George Pickthorn
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0

Features

Body neutrality: the attitude of summer ‘22

Body neutrality: the attitude of summer ‘22

“This attitude is about being at peace with your body rather than giving it excessive importance”: Emilia Dunne argues that body neutrality is the healthiest mentality to adopt this summer.

Emilia Dunne
2 days ago3 days ago sub.editors 1
Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey: an overview of Durham’s brunches

Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey: an overview of Durham’s brunches

“Durham’s brunching tradition is a proud one”: Emilia Dunne reviews the best brunches Durham has to offer.

Elliar Cheung
6 days ago6 days ago sub.editors 0
“God save the Queen!”: an exploration of the Queen’s role today

“God save the Queen!”: an exploration of the Queen’s role today

“Those under the breadline cannot be blamed for an absence of feeling personal connection or commonality with this woman”: Hannah Ferguson explores the Queen’s significance within modern Britain.

Hannah Ferguson
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
The pride in me

The pride in me

“To have pride in myself has been a struggle my entire life”: Emerson Shams explains the significance of queer Pride for them.

Anna Kuptsova
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
The five Durham University values: where is inclusivity?

The five Durham University values: where is inclusivity?

“How are departments supposed to evolve without listening to everyone seriously?” Michelle Leung explains why Durham University needs to value inclusivity more highly.

Michelle Leung
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 0
To Mum

To Mum

“I am forever grateful to not only call her my mum, but my best friend.” In her piece, Travel Editor Holly Downes reflects upon the important role her mum has played in her life.

Anita LU
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0

Books

Al fresco reading: is it really worth the sunburn?

Al fresco reading: is it really worth the sunburn?

“Nothing really beats sitting in the grass with a book and the sun” — Jessica Donaldson and Rosie Nicholls discuss al fresco reading.

Jessica Donaldson
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 1
“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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
‘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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0
“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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 0

Food & Drink

Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey: an overview of Durham’s brunches

Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey: an overview of Durham’s brunches

“Durham’s brunching tradition is a proud one”: Emilia Dunne reviews the best brunches Durham has to offer.

Elliar Cheung
6 days ago6 days ago sub.editors 0
Durham’s delicious date destinations: part one

Durham’s delicious date destinations: part one

In the first article of a two-part series, Derek Wong offers his recommendations for date-worthy dining experiences in Durham.

Derek Wong
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: nkdBIRD

Review: nkdBIRD

“nkdBIRD is another fast-food spot in Durham which stands out from the others for its simple and scrumptious menu”: Goya Verity reviews the new Saddler Street restaurant.

Goya Verity
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Celebrating seasonal ingredients: the mighty mint leaf

Celebrating seasonal ingredients: the mighty mint leaf

“Not only are there profound environmental benefits of eating seasonally, you can also save so much money from simply buying in-season foods”: Dherran Titherington-Bragg shares a variety of recipe ideas which transform this seasonal star.

Dherran Titherington-Bragg
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
#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
3 months ago3 months ago sub.editors 1
Spring’s savoury staples

Spring’s savoury staples

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

Anna Trask
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 months ago sub.editors 0

Film & TV

Bede Film Society: 60 years of screenings

Bede Film Society: 60 years of screenings

Freya Williams provides insight into the history of Durham’s oldest student-run cinema.

Freya Williams
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 1
‘Conversations with Friends’ and the art of the stylised slow burner

‘Conversations with Friends’ and the art of the stylised slow burner

“Binge-worthy, high-quality television at its finest”: Film & TV Editor, Charlotte Grimwade, reviews the television adaption of Sally Rooney’s ‘Conversations with Friends’.

Anna Kuptsova
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
The Indigo Canon: ‘Maurice’ and its significance within queer cinema

The Indigo Canon: ‘Maurice’ and its significance within queer cinema

In the latest instalment of ‘The Indigo Canon’, Holly Hughes-Rowlands makes the case for why ‘Maurice’ is significant in the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film.

Holly Hughes-Rowlands
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
The veil as a symbol in cinema

The veil as a symbol in cinema

“The ability to reject male authority using the veil is one of the most important messages in the film”: James Hunter-Young explores Marzieh Meshkini’s film ‘The Day I Became a Woman’ and how it reconstructs interpretations of the veil.

James Hunter-Young
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
Laying ‘Killing Eve’ to rest: TV’s obsession with the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope

Laying ‘Killing Eve’ to rest: TV’s obsession with the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope

“There are, understandably, many issues with such a convention existing at the forefront of queer representation onscreen”: Alexandra Kramskaya explores the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope in relation to the ‘Killing Eve’ finale.

Alexandra Kramskaya
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0

Stage

Review: These Bloody Chambers

Review: These Bloody Chambers

“A standing ovation must be made for both the cast and production team who put together, what was in my opinion, the best dramatic play I had seen in my four years at Durham” Emerson Shams is blown away by ‘These Bloody Chambers’

Alexa Thanni
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: The Comedy of Errors

Review: The Comedy of Errors

“This production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ is a must-see for anyone who is still in Durham, and if you missed it, certainly catch them on tour!” Sam Jones is enthralled by CTC’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’.

Ben Lewis
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief — The Musical

Review: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief — The Musical

“With infectious energy and synergy between the cast from beginning to end, the production brought the audience nothing but pure joy” —Emily Phillips enjoys FTHC’s Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Alex Romance
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: Miscast Showcase

Review: Miscast Showcase

“The evening was filled with clever innovation and pure talent and brought the dynamism and variety which makes showcases so enjoyable”: Anna Kendall is enchanted by the 2nd Annual HBT Miscast Showcase.

Anna Kendall
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: Leaves on the Line

Review: Leaves on the Line

“The quality of student theatre productions has astonished me throughout this year, and never the more so than when watching DULOG’s new original, student-written musical”: Hetty Mentzel is impressed by ‘Leaves on the Line’

Hetty Mentzel
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: May Contain Traces of Nuts

Review: May Contain Traces of Nuts

“An extremely enjoyable immersive experience and the entire prod team, cast and the writer should be extremely proud of this innovative piece of theatre.” Tansy Adam enjoys ‘May Contain Traces of Nuts’ by Celestine Stillwell with Fourth Wall Theatre Company.

Charlie Howe
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Review: The Addams Family Musical

Review: The Addams Family Musical

“‘The Addams Family’ is genuinely astounding for its quality in every aspect; it dares you not to be entertained.” Joe Rossiter is enthralled by DULOG’s ‘The Addams Family’.

Anna Kendall
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago sub.editors 0

Fashion

Gilded Glamour: The Met Gala Problem

Gilded Glamour: The Met Gala Problem

‘It’s turned the Gala into an excessive display of wealth and affluence’: Freya Barker thinks critically about the Met Gala.

Freya Barker
2 months ago2 months ago sub.editors 0
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
4 months ago4 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
4 months ago4 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
5 months ago5 months ago sub.editors 0
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
5 months ago5 months ago sub.editors 0
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
5 months ago5 months ago sub.editors 0
‘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
5 months ago5 months ago sub.editors 0

Visual Arts

Homosexuality on the canvas

Homosexuality on the canvas

Visual Arts contributors contemplate a selection of paintings depicting homosexuality.

Ælfred Hillman
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
Immerse into the art; feel a painting come alive

Immerse into the art; feel a painting come alive

“The trendiest and most well-known collaboration between art and technology.” Nicole Wu discusses the recent phenomenon of immersive art exhibitions.

Nicole Wu
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
Aggressively splattered paint: determining the value of art

Aggressively splattered paint: determining the value of art

“Who are we to create a standard by which we can judge the value of art?” Erin Waks ponders how we can best appreciate artworks.

Anna Kuptsova
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
‘One Day Changes’: The art of photojournalism

‘One Day Changes’: The art of photojournalism

“Striking, emotive and thought-provoking.” Erin Waks’ reviews the opening of the ‘One Day Changes’ exhibition at St John’s College.

Erin Waks
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
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“Judging the way people appreciate exhibitions won’t get you anywhere.” Holly Downes discusses how social media users are challenging cultural conventions.

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‘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.

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Painting spring: a snapshot of a season

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

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Music

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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.

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

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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
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Woman

Woman

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

Anna Kuptsova
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Travel

A pick-pocket guide to travelling around Spain

A pick-pocket guide to travelling around Spain

Francesca Fantoni gives us an in-depth guide on how she kept safe during her Spanish travels.

Francesca Fantoni
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The art of slow travel

The art of slow travel

Tom Godfrey explores how we can have richer and more genuine travel experiences.

gracie linthwaite
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
The joys (and tribulations) of travelling solo

The joys (and tribulations) of travelling solo

Goya Verity reflects on the character building experience of travelling as a party of one.

Anna Kuptsova
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago sub.editors 0
To glamp or to camp is the question

To glamp or to camp is the question

“It’s what festivals are known for – the camping experience”: Travel Editor, Holly Downes, discusses whether we should glamp or camp during festival season.

Holly Downes
1 month ago1 month ago sub.editors 0
Easter escapes

Easter escapes

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

Benedict Gardner
4 months ago4 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
4 months ago4 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
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Interview

Julia Catton: 30 years of pigging out on Percy

Julia Catton: 30 years of pigging out on Percy

Fleur de Bono speaks with Julia Catton, the M&S product developer who conceptualised Percy Pig.

Fleur de Bono
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In conversation with Julia Mallaby

In conversation with Julia Mallaby

Interview Editor Josie Lockwood meets with Julia Mallaby, co-founder of social media platform, Bimble.

Josie Lockwood
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In conversation with Ahir Shah

In conversation with Ahir Shah

Flo Clifford meets with stand-up comedian Ahir Shah to discuss the impact of the pandemic on his career.

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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 months ago2 months 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
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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
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Talking fashion with Eleanor Pritchard

Arjun Seth meets with DUCFS fashion director, Eleanor Pritchard.

Arjun Seth
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