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Fleur Elizabeth Walsh Resigns as Vice President Engagement
SUSU Vice-President of Engagement Fleur Elizabeth Walsh has resigned.
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Student Volunteering Week: Southampton Hub
Sophie Regelous gives an insight into Southampton Hub and the great volunteering opportunities they offer that students can get involved in.
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Brexit: How Did We Get Here?
Britain joined the EU 46 years ago, but how did it all unravel?
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Politics at a Glance: Tory Minister in Cryptic Brexit Message
Giles Rowing unpacks the hidden Brexit meaning behind a recent social media post by a government minister.
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Parental Leave Proxy Voting Given Go Ahead in The House of Commons
A 12 month trial of proxy voting in parliament has been approved.
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How Socialism has Failed Venezuela: Protracted Economic Crises
Venezuela is in total economic collapse – Christopher George Halkou explains why.
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Why is China Viewed So Negatively When the West is Dictatorial? (Part 1)
Steven Dibben argues that our thoughts on China as a dictatorial state serves the interest of the political agendas of our not-so-openly-democratic West?
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Pelin Ünker Sentenced to Jail in Turkey for Paradise Papers Reporting
Editor Ivan Morris Poxton discusses the case of Pelin Ünker to highlight Turkey’s track record on the imprisonment of journalists.
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Formula One’s Perennial Diversity Problem
At the beginning of the 2018 season, World Champion Lewis Hamilton slammed the bosses of→

NFL and Kneeling for the USA’s National Anthem
“Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Colin Kaepernick went from leading a→

The Dark Beauty of University Sport
Sports Editor Aaryaman Banerji on how the university sporting world is like having a mini-Olympics on your doorstep
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How Socialism has Failed Venezuela: Protracted Economic Crises
Venezuela is in total economic collapse – Christopher George Halkou explains why.
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The Continuing Fight to Defend the Study of the Arts
Emily Fry uses her personal experience of studying an arts based course to defend the subjects that are so often dismissed and deligitimised in the education system.
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Why is China Viewed So Negatively When the West is Dictatorial? (Part 1)
Steven Dibben argues that our thoughts on China as a dictatorial state serves the interest of the political agendas of our not-so-openly-democratic West?
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Who Says You Can’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single?
Molly Joyce has a few ideas on how to spend Valentine’s Day if you’re not coupled up.
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Where to Go For Drinks in Portswood
Molly Joyce rounds up the best bars and pubs for a nice evening and a catch up with friends in Portswood.
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Five Delicious Mocktail Recipes
Enjoyed the benefits of dry January and pushing into Feb? Here are five recipes for delicious mocktails that will mean you get to have the delicious drinks without the hangover, result!
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University Student’s App Intro Builds on Freshers’ Bunfight Trial
A profile of Intro app, a Future Worlds start-up which was trialed by a number of societies at Freshers’ Bunfight in September.
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BSE: What, Where and How?
An overview of the so-called ‘mad cow disease’, the recent outbreak in Scotland and the possible risks to human health
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Turner Sims to Host on 8th February Interactive Show Where Audience Decides Plot with App
Want to decide which world figure should be abducted in an improvised music show? Tin Men and the Telephone at Turner Sims on 8th February may appeal to you!
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The Dangers and Dilemmas of Drinking Alcohol Abroad
Rachel Mather urges tourists to be aware of alcohol restrictions and bans when holidaying abroad.
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Adapting to Alcohol and Drugs Laws in Different Countries
Megan Crossman explains different countries’ attitudes to alcohol and drugs and how to adapt as a tourist.
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Three European Christmas Markets to Visit This Year
Lifestyle editor, Megan Hart, explores five of the best European Christmas markets to visit this year!
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