No Time to Discriminate: a call to ditch disfigured Bond villains
Saffron Dale explores the misrepresentation of physical disfigurement in the Bond franchise, and how charities are calling these examples out to initiate change.
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What must our generation demand at COP26?
George Pickthorn discusses the key measures that our generation must demand at next months COP26 summit.
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Should we be administering the Covid-19 vaccine in schools?
Clara Falkowska argues that we must be careful not to pressure young children into getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and make sure they are given balanced data to inform their personal decisions.
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The pandemic of hyper-Reality TV
Saffron Dale discusses the negative consequences of a pandemic of hyper-Reality TV in light of the recent aggression scandals plaguing both Love Island and Married at First Sight UK.
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A potentially ‘normal’ academic year?
Pearl Cheng explores the possibilities of returning to a year of normality at Durham University.
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After 9/11: how can society heal from tragedy?
Following the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Olivia Kemp argues the importance of language in helping society heal in the aftermath of tragedy.
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Is freshers’ week the be-all and end-all?
In this freshers’ week article, Grace Marshall discusses whether freshers’ week is the pinnacle of the university experience.
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Calls for COP26 delay are tone deaf
Joshua Guillen reaffirms the importance of the COP26 summit amid Covid-19 concerns.
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The damage of the Durham stereotype
Sam Lake discusses the harm of the Durham stereotype.
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The commodification of self-care: why ‘treating ourselves’ has become dangerous
Holly Downes examines the dangerous consequences and deeper meanings of wellness products.
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