This week, Comment Editors discuss the importance of comment-based journalism, thinking abut its impact in a student setting and beyond
In light of Philip Schofield 'coming out,' Comment Writer Danielle Murinas examines what it means to 'come out,' arguing there is often too much emphasis on it
Joking about sexual assault and harassment on social media pages like 'Fab n Fresh' feeds into a culture which silences victims, argues Abby Spreadborough
Comment Writer Heather Mitchell delves deeper into issues of representation at the University, suggesting that the label, 'BAME' doesn't do enough
Oxford University have increased the number of its state school students, but Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge asks whether this is enough
In light of the outbreak of Coronavirus, Deputy Digital Editor Holly Pittaway addresses the media's problematic and panicked responses to the pandemic
Comment Writer Eleanor Bergin discusses the recent introduction of free sanitary products in schools and the surrounding debates about the new scheme
Comment Writer Alice Wibberley calls for us all to be kinder to each other and ourselves
Comment Writer Madison Harding-White argues that societies at university can often be too cliquey which puts people off from joining them
Comment Editor Hannah Lay talks to UoB student Zoe Hollis on her year abroad in Hong Kong amidst the violent protests in the city
Comment Writer Ella Foster investigates social class at UoB, asking students about their perception of class and its role in university life
Comment Writer Luke Wheeler interviews Nightline about this year's Nightline Awareness Week
Why is Opinion so Important?
This week, Comment Editors discuss the importance of comment-based journalism, thinking abut its impact in a student setting and beyond
Should He Have to ‘Come out’?
In light of Philip Schofield 'coming out,' Comment Writer Danielle Murinas examines what it means to 'come out,' arguing there is often too much emphasis on it
Understand Before You Comment: Rape Culture at UK Universities
Joking about sexual assault and harassment on social media pages like 'Fab n Fresh' feeds into a culture which silences victims, argues Abby Spreadborough
The Real Faces Behind BAME
Comment Writer Heather Mitchell delves deeper into issues of representation at the University, suggesting that the label, 'BAME' doesn't do enough
Real Progress or Box Ticking?
Oxford University have increased the number of its state school students, but Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge asks whether this is enough
Sensationalising the Sneeze and Condemning the Cough: Coronavirus in the Media
In light of the outbreak of Coronavirus, Deputy Digital Editor Holly Pittaway addresses the media's problematic and panicked responses to the pandemic
The End of Period Poverty?
Comment Writer Eleanor Bergin discusses the recent introduction of free sanitary products in schools and the surrounding debates about the new scheme
Why Being Kind is Good For You
Comment Writer Alice Wibberley calls for us all to be kinder to each other and ourselves
Are Societies Too Cliquey?
Comment Writer Madison Harding-White argues that societies at university can often be too cliquey which puts people off from joining them
Hong Kong: The Student Experience
Comment Editor Hannah Lay talks to UoB student Zoe Hollis on her year abroad in Hong Kong amidst the violent protests in the city
Social Class at University
Comment Writer Ella Foster investigates social class at UoB, asking students about their perception of class and its role in university life
In Conversation with Nightline
Comment Writer Luke Wheeler interviews Nightline about this year's Nightline Awareness Week