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Becks Fleet

Comment Durham Comment International Comment Print Edition 

“Awarding an honorary degree seems unnecessary”

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Becks Fleet

Becks Fleet discusses whether awarding honorary degrees to celebrities devalues other degrees.

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A defence of Newcastle United

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Becks Fleet

In light of Newcastle United signing Kieran Trippier, Becks Fleet defends the reasons why players are drawn to the North East side of late.

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Why aren’t more working-class students at Durham?

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Becks Fleet, Rosie Bromiley

Becks Fleet analyses the perception of Durham University as posh and snobby, and why some prospective students avoid the university.

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Why David Beckham’s endorsement of the 2022 Qatar World Cup will damage his reputation

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Becks Fleet

Becks Fleet discusses the implications of David Beckham’s recent deal which will involve him promoting the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

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