Comment Writer Samir Sehgal considers the so-called 'Spycops' bill, arguing its implementation is both dangerous and indicates a further cultural shift to the right
Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge considers the government's alleged plan for university students to be locked-down before going home for Christmas, arguing that in reality is it a misjudged strategy
Comment Writer Colette Fountain discusses the nefarious abuse of power of certain people in important positions, arguing it prevents those who are vulnerable from seeking the help they need and further sexualises women
Comment Writer Miren Sowden discusses the recent debate in Parliament about whether to provide free school meals for children during the holidays, arguing that the hunger of children should not be politicised
Comment Writer Erin Osgood discusses the dangers of fake news, examining the recent example of Twitter having to suspend fake accounts pretending to be black Trump supporters, and the damage caused by 'digital blackface'
Comment Writer Samir Sehgal explores the influence of QAnon, suggesting its impact on US election day may be 'catastrophic'
Comment Writer Miren Sowden considers the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney-Barrett, arguing that her election is not worth removing the risk of a potential constitutional crises
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses the reasons why she does not want children, and why society's narrative surrounding women and children needs to be changed
Comment Writer Kit Parsons analyses the prospect of an online presidential debate, arguing that Trump's refusal to take part could be detrimental to his campaign
Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw recounts her disappointing experience with UoB's handling of year abroads for language students, arguing that the university has failed to provide clarity and highlighted wealth disparities amongst students
Comment Writer Georgia Wells discusses the frustrations felt in the hospitality industry in light of the government's ever changing lockdown strategies
Comment Writer Vicky Wilson calls for reform of the UK's flawed exam system, arguing that the wake of Coronavirus has shown to be an ideal time to reassess
The ‘Spycops’ Bill Signals the Next Step in the Government’s Culture War
Comment Writer Samir Sehgal considers the so-called 'Spycops' bill, arguing its implementation is both dangerous and indicates a further cultural shift to the right
Is a Pre-Christmas Student Lockdown Plausible?
Comment Writer Sophie Utteridge considers the government's alleged plan for university students to be locked-down before going home for Christmas, arguing that in reality is it a misjudged strategy
Systemic Sexism: Abuse of Power in The Justice System and Beyond
Comment Writer Colette Fountain discusses the nefarious abuse of power of certain people in important positions, arguing it prevents those who are vulnerable from seeking the help they need and further sexualises women
No Political Power Play: Free School Meals Should Be a Right All Year Round
Comment Writer Miren Sowden discusses the recent debate in Parliament about whether to provide free school meals for children during the holidays, arguing that the hunger of children should not be politicised
Twitter Suspends Accounts Claiming to be Black Trump Supporters, But is it Too Late?
Comment Writer Erin Osgood discusses the dangers of fake news, examining the recent example of Twitter having to suspend fake accounts pretending to be black Trump supporters, and the damage caused by 'digital blackface'
A Deep Dive Into QAnon: The Conspiracy Threatening US Democracy
Comment Writer Samir Sehgal explores the influence of QAnon, suggesting its impact on US election day may be 'catastrophic'
Supreme Court Nomination: Is a Constitutional Crisis On The Cards?
Comment Writer Miren Sowden considers the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney-Barrett, arguing that her election is not worth removing the risk of a potential constitutional crises
Student Conversations: Why I Do Not Want Children and Why That Should Be Okay
Comment Writer Laura Bull discusses the reasons why she does not want children, and why society's narrative surrounding women and children needs to be changed
A Detriment to Donald Trump?: The Online Presidential Debate
Comment Writer Kit Parsons analyses the prospect of an online presidential debate, arguing that Trump's refusal to take part could be detrimental to his campaign
Student Conversations: UoB’s Shambolic Treatment of Language Students
Comment Editor Chelsie Henshaw recounts her disappointing experience with UoB's handling of year abroads for language students, arguing that the university has failed to provide clarity and highlighted wealth disparities amongst students
Hostility Towards Hospitality: The Government’s Chaotic Management of the Hospitality Sector
Comment Writer Georgia Wells discusses the frustrations felt in the hospitality industry in light of the government's ever changing lockdown strategies
‘Fuelling stress, anxiety and failure?’ Scrutinising the Exam System in the Wake of COVID-19
Comment Writer Vicky Wilson calls for reform of the UK's flawed exam system, arguing that the wake of Coronavirus has shown to be an ideal time to reassess