sub.editors – Palatinate

Why I want to join the David Moyes appreciation society

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Jamie Sim

Jamie Sim argues that West Ham United’s unexpected success this season is primarily down to David Moyes.

Review: The Miscast Showcase

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Sol Noya

“A very fun way to spend an evening.” Sol Noya enjoys Hild Bede Theatre’s Miscast Showcase, full of musicals and monologues.

News

Only candidate loses Durham Union Presidential election to RON

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Martha McHardy, Theo Burman

“I’m sure there are many people enjoying this evening a lot more now, all I guess I can say is enjoy it”, losing candidate Ryan de’Vere told Palatinate.

Comment International Comment

Virginity, hymens and human rights: the atrocity that is virginity testing

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Emma Foster

Emma Foster draws attention to the archaic practice of virginity testing which, despite having no scientific credibility, remains legal in the UK.

Comment Durham Comment

‘Our Streets Now’: the campaign to end sexual harassment comes to Durham

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Honor Douglas

To mark the launch of ‘Our Streets Now’ in Durham this week, Honor Douglas outlines the significance of the campaign to end public sexual harassment.

Film & TV

The Netflix Machine

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Freya Williams

“Netflix has irreversibly altered the way in which we consume and value films and television programmes.” Freya Williams reflects on the damage Netflix has afflicted unto the film industry.

Comment National Comment

Our fixation with statues needs to be toppled

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Joshua Guillen

Joshua Guillen argues that the figures of our times should be remembered by the pages of history, rather than immortalised as statues.

Indigo Stage

Review: 48 Hours

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Honor Douglas

“So professional that the cohort could be compared to those graduating from a leading drama school.” Honor Douglas reviews monologue showcase, 48 Hours.

Film & TV

Why is queerbaiting so frustrating to watch?

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Jem Wilcox

‘It’s an outdated and cheap tactic to attract more viewers’ – Jem Wilcox explains the issues behind queerbaiting and the impact this has on representation on screen.