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A fresh start: will the return of Durham traditions leave freshers isolated?

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Eliza Logan

Eliza Logan reflects on the impact of the lack of a ‘normal’ freshers week and looks forward to the return of Durham traditions.

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Influencers and accountability: are ‘cancelling’ and ‘suspending’ working?

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Sophie Harding

Sophie Harding argues that audiences should help ensure that those given a platform are worthy of it.

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Debate: is ‘hybrid working’ the new normal?

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Christopher Caden, George Simms

“Many will be wondering what we should take forward with us into the ‘new normal’”: Two contributors consider the University’s proposals to trial a ‘hybrid working’ approach next academic year.

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Online activism: solidarity or just ‘slactivism’?

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Hannah Redman

Hannah Redman explores the strengths and weaknesses of activism online, and which actions we may consider ‘slacktivism’.

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Living vicariously through confession pages

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Jespersen, Eunice Wu

Eunice Wu discusses the importance of anonymous confession pages like Durfess and Tindur and the role they play in the Covid-19 student experience.

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Everyone’s Invited – and Durham’s attending

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Phoebe Abruzzese, Thomas Tomlinson

Phoebe Abruzzese considers Durham’s poor record on Everyone’s Invited, arguing that consistent action is needed despite recent policy changes.

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Laurence Fox is fighting a culture war, not a mayoral race

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment Joe Rossiter

With the London mayoral elections this week, Joe Rossiter argues that Laurence Fox is more interested in publicity and virtue-signalling than issues affecting the capital.