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