An ode to Europe
Anna Stringer laments the loss of a lover
politics
Boris Johnson hides whilst country underwater
Storm Dennis has caused some of the worst floods on record; homes and businesses have been flooded and many people had to be evacuated. Through all this Boris Johnson has…
Oscars 2020: Politics of the Red Carpet
Aisha Sembhi explores the use of politicised fashion at the 92nd Oscars.
Let’s just get over these strikes…
Get your pitchforks out and light your medieval torches; it’s time for another series of vexatious strikes. Just when you thought your lecturers and tutors had had enough of dithering…
Megxit: threat or necessity?
Aisha Sembhi discusses Megxit and the possible threat the departure of Harry and Megan from the royal family could pose.
How to make 2020 your year
With the relentless continuation of Brexit, the looming possibility of a Coronavirus apocalypse and the national emergency that was the closure of Durham’s beloved Jimmy’s, 2020 isn’t off to a…
Extinction Rebellion: a force for good?
Catriona Inglis discusses Extinction Rebellions recent inclusion in a domestic extremism guide.
Labour leadership election: who’s standing?
A summary of the candidates for the 2020 Labour leadership election.
Talkin’ ‘Bout A Revolution: Music in the American Civil Rights Movement
The USA: the largest global economy, the self-titled world’s police, the so-called ‘home of freedom’. All pretty impressive titles, but to what extent the latter two are accurate is certainly…
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.