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Time to call out Durham’s art of catcalling

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Jasmine Cash, Morgan Jack

“No university student should feel uncomfortable on their campus and in their town”, Morgan Jack highlights the impacts of catcalling on students in Durham.

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Is there such a thing as the ‘Durham difference’?

February 20, 2021February 21, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Amana Moore, Carys Stallard

Carys Stallard considers whether it is valid to suggest that Durham offers a uniquely enhanced university experience.

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Debate: should the SU be able to ban speakers?

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Katie Tobin, Samantha Fulton

In response to the SU’s new freedom of speech policy, two contributors consider whether it should have the power to ban external speakers.

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‘No Detriment’ vs ‘Academic Safety Net’: between a rock and a hard place?

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma King, James Tillotson

Emma King argues in favour of the recently announced ‘Academic Safety Net’ policy, claiming that its individualised approach is an improvement on last year’s ‘No Detriment’ policy.

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A fresher’s perspective on college marriage

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Laetitia Eichinger, Verity Laycock

Laetitia Eichinger considers the quintessentially Durham tradition of college marriage, and its significance this year as a mentoring structure.

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Pandemic perspectives: an unfulfilled first year

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Adeline Zhao, Eunice Wu

Having stayed in Durham over Christmas, Eunice Wu reflects on her first year so far and the culture shock of Durham’s approach to coronavirus compared to Hong Kong.

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The working-class reality of remote learning

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Joshua Guillen

Joshua Guillen explains what remote learning from home is like for a student with a working-class background.

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Durham social traditions: nostalgic or shameful?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Izzy Harris, Verity Laycock

Izzy Harris provides a personal account of how Durham’s culture of sexual assault and rape is closely intertwined with the University’s social traditions.

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Durham 70% phenomenon: an accurate myth?

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Honor Douglas

“Durham University’s social calendar and influence of the collegiate system allows romance to spark in a way that other university lifestyles cannot comprehend.”
Honor Douglas discusses Durham’s 70% marriage myth.

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The significance of Russell Group universities today

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Olivia Bothamley-Dakin

Olivia Bothamley-Dakin explains why she believes the stamp of ‘Russell Group’ doesn’t capture everything that is important about a university.

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