Channel drownings: a preventable tragedy?

World Affairs Editor Michael Gaughan discusses the recent drowning of 27 migrants on the English Channel, and asks whether the prevention of further deaths depends upon a repaired relationship between Britain and France and a rethinking of British government policy.

Why greater guest speaker transparency is needed in the wake of events at South College

South College’s Principal Tim Luckhurst has come under fire this week for his reaction to students following offensive comments made from guest speaker Rod Liddle during South’s Christmas formal. Luckhurst called students “pathetic” for walking out after Liddle made controversial comments surrounding transgender people, colonialism and single mothers. He also stated that students “shouldn’t be […]

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