US Capitol riots: organised coup or bungling amateurs?
April Howard argues that media representation of the Capitol rioters as comical and shambolic overlooks the genuine political threat posed by the populist far-right.
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Review: Peninsula
“This collection is a commendation of Durham’s incredible English Department.” April Howard is enthralled by Durham’s first postgraduate creative writing anthology.
Read moreReview: ‘Hostage’
‘An interesting delve into the psyche of young woman coming to terms with the struggles that mar her past’. April Howard reviews the original play ‘Hostage’.
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Free school meals vote: yet another symptom of an apathetic government
April Howard responds to the decision not to extend free school meals over the holidays.
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Review: ‘Intimations’ by Zadie Smith
“Zadie Smith…shines a light through the dark tunnel of isolation.” April Howard praises Zadie Smith’s lockdown publication, ‘Intimations’.
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Durham Book Festival 2020: Richard Osman: ‘The Thursday Murder Club’
“Osman has branched out into the world of fiction writing and produced a brilliant crime novel.” April Howard enjoys seeing Richard Osman’s interview for Durham Book Festival.
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A reading tour of Durham
“I hope at least one of my favourite spots for reading, be it academic or leisurely, works for you!” April Howard recommends her favourite places to read around the city.
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The tragedy of this year’s A Level results
April Howard argues that the recent U-turn on A level results comes too late for too many students.
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Duterte National Security Law: a necessary step or dangerously counterproductive?
April Howard discusses whether the Philippines’ National Security Law is necessary or dangerously counterproductive.
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Pride month: Spotlight on Tony Kushner
‘His drama is socially conscious, political, intense’. April Howard discusses the figure of Tony Kushner, in light of Pride Month, and how his art still resonates with us in the modern day.
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