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Thomas Bristow: From student journalist to Editor-in-Chief of Oxford University’s Cherwell

October 30, 2024November 3, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

Profile Editor Dan Bavister speaks with Thomas Bristow, former Editor-in-Chief of Oxford’s oldest student newspaper, about the influence of student journalism on campus.

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Indigo Print Edition Stage 

A show 75 years in the making

October 24, 2024October 23, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister, Dan Hicks, Hannah Sheppard

“As it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, it’s an ideal moment to reflect on the generations of talent that have brought its productions to life.” Profile Editor Dan Bavister reflects on 75 years of DULOG, one of Durham University’s oldest and largest musical theatre companies.

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Print Edition Science & Tech 

The appointment of Lord Vallance by Starmer: should ministers be scientists?

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

Dan Bavister discusses whether political leaders should be appointed based on specialist knowledge and intelligence, examining the rise of technocrats in UK government and the tension between expertise and democratic representation.

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Politics Print Edition World Politics 

The 2024 DNC: Awe-inspiring or style over substance?

October 13, 2024October 12, 2024 sub.editors 1 Comment Dan Bavister

Dan Bavister covers the 2024 DNC by poetically demystifying the uniquely American atmosphere of national party conventions.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

Running up that hill: a guide to the best routes around Durham

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Amana Moore, Dan Bavister

Dan Bavister reveals the best running routes in and around Durham.

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Comment Print Edition 

Where does the value lie in student journalism?

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister, Thomas Tomlinson

Dan Bavister explores the benefits of joining the Palatinate editorial board, and finding the value in the student journalism experience.

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Indigo Print Edition Profile Stage 

All the West End’s a Stage

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

Stage Editor, Dan Bavister, speaks with Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer Richard Batchelder about launching a theatre career and the exciting West End lineup this autumn.

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Indigo Stage 

Review: Kiss Me, Kate

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

“Bursting with enthusiasm, this production provides a masterclass in happiness and cheerfulness.” Stage Editor, Dan Bavister, is enchanted by the Barbican’s “Kiss Me, Kate”.

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Indigo Stage 

Review: The Grapes of Wrath

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

“[This production] is true to the enduring power, brutal beauty and elemental storytelling of Steinbeck’s masterpiece.” Stage Editor, Dan Bavister, is enchanted by the National Theatre’s production of “The Grapes of Wrath”.

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Review: Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Dan Bavister

“A platonic love story of two best friends striving for success, briefly finding it, and then finding themselves, in a kaleidoscopic production that never ceases to captivate.” Stage Editor, Dan Bavister, is enchanted by “Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!”.

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