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Iori Sean Thorpe

Comment Durham Comment 

My father escaped Maoist China and no, Durham University is not comparable

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Iori Sean Thorpe, Tara Jackson-Rigchung

Tara Jackson-Rigchung argues the negative effects of comparing student protests following the events of the South College Christmas formal with life in Maoist China.

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Indigo Features 

Living with a disability

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Iori Sean Thorpe, Verity Laycock

“Just because it appears invisible, doesn’t mean you should hide it.” Iori Sean Thorpe discusses the highs and lows of living with an ‘invisible’ disability at university.

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