Sophie Manion criticises the lack of plus-size representation in the Durham University Charity Fashion Show (DUCFS), arguing that the event isn’t really about fashion at all.
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With the return of in-person socials and events, Sophie Harding discusses Durham’s ‘sharking’ culture.
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Faced with the normalisation of all-nighters and heavy caffeine consumption, Freya Taylor argues that students should question why we have been pushed to such unhealthy extremes.
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Emma King reflects on the recent student experience of online exams, and questions the future of exams.
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Pearl Cheng questions the value of her online education, but more the value of her freshers experience.
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Lorna Petty considers what this summer entails for those with an unorthodox attitude to organisation, arguing that we should pay greater attention to the importance of slowness and recovery.
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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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“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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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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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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