Mercedes Formula 1 team visits Durham
Samara Patel reports on the Mercedes Team’s recent visit to Durham
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Viewing home from elsewhere
“Everyone around me is from, seemingly, the most interesting places in the world…” Samara Patel explores what home means to her, from elsewhere.
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“My world has always been on fire” Bushra Amiwala’s political reflections
Deputy Editor Samara Patel interviews the first Gen-Z and youngest Muslim elected official in American history on integrity in the face of challenge, and the contemporary US political landscape.
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Ramadan in Durham: Students and locals provide over 4,000 meals to community
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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Piggyback rides and ziplines begin operating around Durham as hills start giving students altitude sickness
Samara Patel reveals the exciting new mode of transport launching in Durham next week.
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Neuroengineering: tech’s next big thing?
Ainy Fineen and Samara Patel discuss with engineering student Usman Wani what the future holds for various neurological disorder treatments as a result of cutting edge research into neuroengineering at the University of Toronto.
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How a student volunteering project created Durham’s best Syrian restaurant
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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F1 and media: Should teams be prioritizing personality over performance?
Samara Patel examines the growing influence of the media on F1.
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Mythology Book Recommendations
“These books immerse me in different cultures in beautiful and magical ways” – Samara Patel offers a curated selection of mythological retellings
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Durham University’s Sudan Archive: What is the university’s moral obligation?
Durham profits from cultural collections of volatile countries, does it have a duty towards those aspiring students?
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