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Syria beyond the headlines: a return to the motherland

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Noor Younes

“We pass cafés, restaurants, mosques and churches all in close proximity, defying the misconception that the Middle East is religiously homogenous”. Noor Younes takes us to her home and her favourite place in the world: Syria.

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A woman between worlds

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Noor Younes

‘Two lovers intertwined in an emotionally burdensome union’, Noor Younes’ poem explores the experience of trying to belong to a new place, away from home.

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Ramadan in Durham: Students and locals provide over 4,000 meals to community

February 26, 2026April 15, 2026 Deputy Editor 0 Comments Noor Younes, Samara Patel

By Samara Patel and Noor Younes STUDENTS AND THE Muslim community across Durham have been coming together for Ramadan – the month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, with practitioners focused on self reflection, faith, and community. “I can speak

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How a student volunteering project created Durham’s best Syrian restaurant

February 8, 2026February 9, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Noor Younes, Samara Patel

Open once a term and always sold out. Noor Younes and Samara Patel shine a light on Taste of Syria, a once-a-term dining experience where Durham students turn food into community.

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