Life on campus is unrecognisable this year
With the pandemic changing every aspect of our lives, Sophie Hamilton explores how being on campus is so different this year.
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Will Tom Brady lead the Buccaneers to a historic Super Bowl?
After over 20 impressive seasons in the National Football League (NFL), former New England Patriots star Tom Brady has become a household name and is generally agreed to be the greatest quarterback of all time. To disagree with this would be to foolishly ignore the years’ worth of statistics which...
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How have the Irwin family revolutionised environmentalism?
Nicknamed ‘Australia’s first family’, world-famous environmentalist Steve Irwin’s wife and children have become A-list celebrities in their own rights. While their initial fame was kickstarted by household name Steve Irwin (aka ‘the Crocodile Hunter’), they are more than just his relatives. The family are utterly unique in the modern world...
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What you should know about living in a large student house
Sophie Hamilton writes about her experience of living in a larger than average student house of 9.
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Universities urged to let students go home to see family amid mental health concerns
Universities have been encouraged to allow students to return home to see their loved ones amid fears that local mental health services cannot cope.
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‘Among Us’: the global phenomenon taking the world by storm
Sophie Hamilton takes us through Among Us' rise to global success.
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Durham University accused of having a ‘toxic attitude’ towards students from Northern England
Durham students from Northern England report being frequently mocked for their accents and backgrounds, according to a report compiled by a student.
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A gap in the market: why are so few TV shows set at university?
Sophie Hamilton questions why so few TV shows are set at university, arguing that the exciting lifestyle and life-changing years as students should be exploited more by TV producers.
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Wimbledon has a spark which makes it stand out
The Championships, Wimbledon, deemed “the most important tournament of them all” by three-time champion Boris Becker, is undeniably special. Held annually at London’s SW19, the All England Lawn Tennis Club is widely regarded the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world and is famously the only grand slam still played...
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The future of the Great Barrier Reef
Coral reefs are diverse ecosystems and habitats to 25% of all marine life. The Great Barrier Reef is not only the world’s largest collection of coral reefs but the largest living structure on Earth, stretching over 2300km along the Queensland coastline. The World Heritage Site is home to over 10%...
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Being aware of carbon monoxide poisoning in student houses
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas which takes the lives of up to 60 people a year. Sophie Hamilton shares some of the things students must be aware of in student houses and how to stay safe.
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‘Three Hours’ by Rosamund Lupton is a truly gripping read
Sophie Hamilton tells us why 'Three Hours' had her hooked and how it explores contemporary issues, such as radicalisation, terrorism and racism.
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‘Black-ish’: one of the most misunderstood shows
Sophie Hamilton shares her thoughts on the ABC sitcom 'Black-ish', reflecting on the show's explorations into sensitive sociopolitical issues of black racial identity, pointing out how these allow audiences to understand and educate themselves.
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