The American Cowboy
An article exploring the legendary character of the American cowboy, through novels like Zane Grey's and Annie Proulx's.
January 2021
Covid and the Earthquake
‘Unprecedented’. My working theory is that there’s some kind of high-stakes bet going on between government ministers over who can say it most. There’s probably a giant roulette wheel strapped…
Creative Photography
This article will discuss photography and specifically, creative photography techniques that anybody can try at home. It can also inspire you to build your creative space cosier and happier!
Maintaining mental health in Lockdown 3.0
All these things will keep me sane and have me coming out of lockdown with a different kind of glow-up than the one expected: a glow-up of my aura. And…
Trump’s impeachments: is this the one?
Asia Cossu discusses Donald Trump's second impeachment trial and what led to it.
Wallace and Gromit producer funds Durham theatre scholarship
Josh Goodwin outlines details of a new Durham theatre scholarship and how to apply.
“How Very”: watching Heathers in 2021
Christian Bland explores how the genre-defining Heathers (1989) fares to a modern audience.
A love letter to my hometown
In the first instalment of The Bubble’s new travel series entitled Home, aimed at celebrating the diverse array of places Durham students call home, Millicent Stott shares with us memories…
A Gendered Pandemic: Why Women in the Workforce Have Been Hit by COVID-19
This pandemic has brought to light what many have known for decades: in times of economic crisis, women in and out the workforce are hit hard. Job losses from COVID-19…
What can we learn from people who hear the dead?
Do you believe in ghosts? I don’t. Visiting a medium, or otherwise trying to communicate with the dead, was surprisingly common in my North-East Catholic family. I’ve always looked upon…