New Durham and tradition: repurposed for good?
John Cartin argues that Durham students should reclaim the University’s traditional links for good.
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Durham Comment
We should be proud to embrace the institution of marriage and Durham’s “70% figure”
Max Minkin argues that Durham’s “70%” figure and more widely the institution of marriage should be embraced.
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Who’s afraid of the free speech bill?
Max Minkin argues the importance of the ‘Free Speech Bill’ in a university setting.
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Fat isn’t fashion: DUCFS fails the plus-size community once again
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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‘Sharking’: harmless custom or feeding frenzy?
With the return of in-person socials and events, Sophie Harding discusses Durham’s ‘sharking’ culture.
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All-nighters and caffeine: a dangerous new normal
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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Online university: 24-hour exams in review
Emma King reflects on the recent student experience of online exams, and questions the future of exams.
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Online learning: a help or hindrance?
Pearl Cheng questions the value of her online education, but more the value of her freshers experience.
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How being disorganised could ruin your summer
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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A fresh start: will the return of Durham traditions leave freshers isolated?
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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