Dear Bubble Trouble: How do I still make friends after Freshers’ Week?
For our first edition of the new 'Agony Aunt' section, Kirsten Meek gives advice to a First Year student on how to make friends once Freshers' Week is over.
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The new year: work hard, play hard
Editor-in-Chief Melissa Rumbold welcomes everyone to Durham and gives advice for the new year.
70 years of creativity
What can we learn from those different from us? In an interview with amateur artist Sheila Cunningham, Rachel Barlow looks over seventy years of art, creativity, and life.
Three years of thoughts: Student Life editors reflect on university so far
As we approach the half way mark of term, our Student Life editors have taken a moment to reflect on their time at Durham so far, discussing integration into a…
How to get a cat to like you
If you too are in need of advice on how to win the affection of a furmidable feline then enjoy this simple guide, from someone who is unequivocally still hated…
A little guide to lockdown 2.0
Another guide to surviving lockdown. Oh great, you think. Another awe-inspiringly obvious and utterly unoriginal article, adding to that already saturated corner of the internet telling me how to live…
Grieving as a student during Covid
Reflecting on her own personal journey of grief, Esmé Kovacs provides insightful and moving guidance and resources for those who may be experiencing grief during the coronavirus pandemic.
Toxic Friendships
Lucy Lloyd explores toxic friendships and what to do if you find yourself in one
PSA: Menstrual Cups
Phoebe Thomas gives advice about the benefits of using menstrual cups
Sex, Smoking, Kissing in Public… What’s Illegal in the UAE?
In light of Mathew Hedges recent release from the UAE, Caitlin takes a look at some of the country's little known laws which may catch travellers out.