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Discussions and reflections on student issues and beyond. To pitch your own article, email features@palatinate.org.uk.

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Wakey, wakey, eggs and bakey: an overview of Durham’s brunches

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Elliar Cheung, Emilia Dunne

“Durham’s brunching tradition is a proud one”: Emilia Dunne reviews the best brunches Durham has to offer.

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“God save the Queen!”: an exploration of the Queen’s role today

June 18, 2022June 18, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Hannah Ferguson, Verity Laycock

“Those under the breadline cannot be blamed for an absence of feeling personal connection or commonality with this woman”: Hannah Ferguson explores the Queen’s significance within modern Britain.

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The pride in me

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Kuptsova, Emerson Shams

“To have pride in myself has been a struggle my entire life”: Emerson Shams explains the significance of queer Pride for them.

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The five Durham University values: where is inclusivity?

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Michelle Leung, Rosie Bromiley

“How are departments supposed to evolve without listening to everyone seriously?” Michelle Leung explains why Durham University needs to value inclusivity more highly.

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To Mum

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Anita LU, Holly Downes

“I am forever grateful to not only call her my mum, but my best friend.” In her piece, Travel Editor Holly Downes reflects upon the important role her mum has played in her life.

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Cultural straddlers: navigating the fine line between “who I am” and “who I’m not”

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Ian Cheung, Verity Laycock

“I started to experience an identity crisis because I did not know where I belonged in this world”: Ian Cheung, a second-generation Asian immigrant, details his experience being raised in a predominantly Western society and the cultural dissonance felt by studying abroad.

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Durham’s drinking culture: the importance of knowing your limits

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Rosie Bromiley, Velina Peykova

“There was an unspoken dogma to ‘partake’ in this new university life stage through drinking games and big nights out”: Velina Peykova discusses the dangers of excessive drinking and offers an alternative approach to enjoying nights out.

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“You don’t look sick?”: the reality of living with an invisible illness

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Jami Anderson-Smith, Verity Laycock

“My body constantly has to fight an invisible battle that it cannot win”: Jami Anderson-Smith clarifies misconceptions of invisible illnesses and offers advice to those who wish to help.

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Government plans for higher education: why humanities and arts degrees still matter

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Anna Kuptsova, Tom Harbottle

“Looking at education solely in the contexts of graduate employment and economic growth can be problematic”: Tom Harbottle explores what government plans for higher education means for students.

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The joys of returning home for Easter

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Josie Sherman, Rosie Bromiley

“For me, Easter marks a big change in attitudes.” Josie Sherman looks forward to the Easter break as Epiphany term comes to a close.

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