The Night
A short poem that plays with the idea of how night-time may expose subtle hints and hidden meanings.
The Strictly Final Showdown
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, again. And that can only mean that it’s the Strictly Come Dancing Final tomorrow. Get out those festive, three for £5 nibbles,…
Review: Squashed Mango’s ‘Sita’
Sita is a devised show that has been created by Squashed Mango, telling the Hindu story of Ramayana from a distinctly feminist perspective through the medium of physical theatre. Aesthetically…
The cold and the cosy in Breath of the Wild
Wrap up warm for this one
Best Books to Buy as Christmas Gifts in 2019
The festive season always rewards us with more time to read. Nothing beats the luxury of a paperback and a hot chocolate on a damp, dreary December day. So, why…
A Freshers’ First Term
Harrison Newsham reflects on the first term at Durham, from Freshers' week to formatives.
The Influence of Fashion on Political Perceptions
Emily Potts explores the misogyny of the media which has a detrimental impact on our perceptions as voters.
DU Gospel Choir Needs You to Reach the Finals of UGCY 2020
Placing second in last years national competition, Durham University Gospel Choir are back in the semi-finals of University Gospel Choir of the Year. With only the public vote left to…
Why we Actually Want to Jump: The Call of the Void Explained
You know that feeling of being on the edge of a high building or overlooking the railings of a bridge the thought suddenly comes to your mind- “jump!” Have you…
Soliloquy as Grimm’s Mermaid
Fluid, encompassing and vivid, this poem contains dream-like elements yet feels intrinsically authentic.