Britain faces an epidemic as ‘The Mullet’ makes a return
Satire examines the concerning rise in case numbers of ‘The Mullet’.
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Racism protests: impactful or performative?
Barney Bolton explores the effectiveness of protests in combatting racism in the UK.
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An exams post-mortem
Satire looks back on the exam period and forward to the rest of term.
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Champions League Final: Chelsea out to deny Manchester City of long-awaited European glory
On Saturday night all eyes will be on Pep Guardiola as he goes in search of his first piece of European silverware with The Citizens. Standing in his way is Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, as Barney Bolton previews a mouthwatering all-English final.
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A McPoem: an ode to the new Gilesgate McDonald’s
Satire marks the opening of Durham’s new McDonald’s with a celebratory McPoem.
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Is it time to rethink the role of international football minnows?
Following the latest international break, Barney Bolton considers the need to change the role of small international teams such as San Marino.
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Life after lockdown: what is the new normal?
Barney Bolton provides a considered account of what the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions mean for students.
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Unlikely Six Nations champions Wales made their own luck
Barney Bolton looks back at Wales’ recent Six Nations triumph
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Should Owen Farrell have a future with England?
Barney Bolton questions whether Eddie Jones has to reconsider his faith in Owen Farrell and England’s current attacking setup.
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Crime and (not so much) punishment: are athletes failing as role models in the age of Covid?
“Sporting clubs, particularly Premier League clubs, are not exempt from the temporary measures, however the lenient treatment of certain players gives the impression that they feel as though they are.” Barney Bolton believes that athletes have a moral obligation to behave like role models during the pandemic.
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