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As I See It – Trump Wants to Ban WeChat (and TikTok) and That’s a Really Bad Idea
Russell Sherrard-Smith argues against the Trump administration plan to ban WeChat and the issues faced by Chinese Americans.
As I See It – Are Gymshark to Blame for Their Own Backlash to Body Positivity?
Isabel Rolfe looks back at the the controversy following Gymshark’s Instagram post of Nelly London in their activewear and discusses how much the brand are too blame for the negative response
As I See It – Lockdown Had Its Silver Linings
Betsy Goodfellow reflects on her experience on lockdown and considers the potential benefits of the extra time.
Centre Staged: Bastille
Charlotte West catches up with Bastille about their daring new singles, the future of live music, and frontman Dan Smith’s psychic abilities.
AS I SEE IT – The Tories Blame Game: Is the Conservative party Devoid of Owning Up to the Tragedy of COVID-19?
Hannah Gravett analyses how the conservative government dealt with COVID-19 and identifies how they’ve been shifting the blame to the electorate.
Losing My Dad: The Battle Between Grief and Guilt
As it approaches the year anniversary of her father’s death, Bea Costley opens up about her experience of dealing with grief, and the surprising guilt that accompanied it.
Overcoming Gym Intimidation and How to Begin Your Lifting Journey at Surrey University
Jolena Scholz explores the feeling of intimidation at the gym, felt particularly by women, and provides advice on how to combat this at Surrey
How COVID-19 has Altered Queer Expression
Reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 on the community, Karim Acolina explores why now more than ever LGBTQ+ people must come together and celebrate their identity.
CBD Oil: Does it Deserve the Hype?
Lydia Halsey uncovers the mystery surrounding CBD oil, exploring its positive impacts on anxiety; while dismantling the misconceptions that have surrounded CBD
Student Wellbeing in a ‘Pre Post-COVID’ World
The Peer Support Team discuss the importance of wellbeing during this difficult time, and the ways in which their new Peer Support Scheme can aid students
The Screen Where It Happens: Hamilton The Musical
Following the release of hit musical Hamilton on Disney+, Rachel Murray assesses the themes of the show and extracts their relevance to the political climate of 2020
The Many Lives of Ray Bradbury
James Tatam reflects on the iconic life of author Ray Bradbury. Discussing intricate details of his life, his work and his notable impact on Hollywood to this day.
How to Eat Sustainably at University: 5 Simple Steps
Hannah Gravett looks at the best ways to eat sustainably, especially for new students arriving at Uni for the first time!
Surrey Library to Operate at 45% Capacity in Semester One
The University of Surrey’s library reopens with COVID regulations in place, preventing students from spending no more than 12 hours a week to study in the library, Charlotte West reports.
Fitness on Instagram: How I Use Social Media to Hold Myself Accountable
Jolena Scholz explains how and why she started using Instagram to track her fitness goals.
Why Minorities Fail
Laura Gainor explores why minorities face prejudice and apparent failure in society today whilst examining the intersection of privilege.
The Democrats Have Learned Nothing From the Last 4 Years, and a Kamala Harris VP Pick Proves it
George Buskell argues against Kamala Harris’s selection as the Democratic Party VP pick and unpacks her controversial career
Closing the Gaps
Nduka Nduka-Eze explores the BAME attainment gap in the UK and how it manifests in a university setting.
The Rise of YouTube Workouts: Are They Tackling Diet Culture?
Emma Brine explores the nuances behind the rise in YouTube workouts during lockdown, questioning whether it is simply another avenue promoting diet culture.
Starting University Amidst a Pandemic
Alice Brooks provides advice for new students who will have to cope with settling into university with social distancing in place.
Taylor Swift’s Album ‘Folklore’: A Review
Clarisse Fullerton gives a rave five star review for Taylor Swift’s latest album, Folklore.
A Black Curriculum: How Willing are Surrey Schools to Make a Change?
Nadia Fernandes writes about the necessity to diversify school curriculums and her campaign to get her former school in Surrey to adopt a new approach.
The Government’s Implementation of Calorie Counts on Menus Will Make ED Recovery that Little Bit Harder
Hannah Gravett discusses the government backed plan to enforce calorie counts on restaurant menus and the detrimental effect that will have on those recovering from eating disorders.
Centre Staged: Melanie Baker
Have you been looking for some calm acoustics to accompany the recent flurry of summer days? Yasmin Norvill interviews up-and-coming artist Melanie Baker.
The Lost Connection Between the Filipino People and our Past – the Effects of Colonialism in this Generation
Isaiah Ting and Hazel Ting research into the effects of colonialism in Filipino culture today.
Glee: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Kieran Adamson looks back at the life of the TV phenomenon ‘Glee’, reviewing it’s best and worst bits and exploring the mark it’s left behind.
The Role of Fashion in Sport – From Self-Expression to Greater Performance
Clarisse Fullerton discusses the ways in which sports clothing has changed throughout history and how it often signifies a winning mentality.
PSA: Zac Efron is still hot and body shaming is still not
In response to the recent discourse surrounding Zac Efron’s ‘dad bod’, Yasmin Norvill discusses why our society is so fascinated by stories of weight loss and weight gain. This article contains references to eating disorders.
Wear a Fucking Mask
Nick Werren argues for everyone to wear a mask while examining the political battlefield surrounding the topic. Article contains frequent strong language
Far-Right Youtuber Allegedly a Former Surrey Lecturer – University Investigates
Irene García and Peter Ferguson report on investigations carried out by the University against a lecturer.
TV or Silver Screen: How Cinema Must Adapt
Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic, Rachel Quick analyses how our relationship with cinemas may change in a post COVID-19 world.
Black Lives Matter – How we can all Contribute to an Anti-Racist Society
Shadele Brown writes in support of Anti-Racist movements and shares educational resources to help people be productive instead of performative in their activism.
Centre Staged: Dutch Criminal Record
Portsmouth based indie surf band, Dutch Criminal Record are set to have their biggest year yet. Yasmin Norvill interviews them.
What I Learned From the British Council’s Policymaking Course
Yasmin Aytüre reflects on what she learnt from the British Council’s Policymaking Course and how we can reconceptualise public policymaking.
Students Save Our Theatres: An Interview with Florence Andrews
Lily Pearce speaks to Theatre Society’s, Florence Andrews about the future of theatre in a post COVID-19 world and promotes the ‘Students Save Our Theatres’ national campaign.
Student Satisfaction Drops at the University of Surrey for the Fifth Year Running
The 2020 National Student Survey revealed that Surrey has dropped in overall student satisfaction for the fifth year running, Charlotte West reports.
I Can Speak English, You Know
Isaiah Ting shares his experience with racist abuse and the feelings of anger, confusion, fear and hopelessness it causes him.
“He’s like a second Dad to us” – Surrey Students’ Favourite Night Bus Driver
Charlotte West highlights the Instagram account of the Surrey night bus driver and speaks to fellow students about why he is their favourite.
Creativity as an Escape in a Pandemic
Samuel Awonuga describes the inspiration behind creating the ‘Surrey at Home’ anthology released by the Community Zone last week.
To Pub or Not to Pub? The Polarisation of the Nation: the Unexpected Symptom of COVID19
Hannah Gravett reflects on the reopening of pubs last weekend and urges the public to direct any anger towards the government rather than each other.
Centre Staged: Marsicans
Yasmin Norvill interviews up and coming indie stars, Marsicans in the first instalment of her brand new series ‘Centre Staged’
LGBTQ Representation in Film: A Look at the Stats
Lily Pearce investigates recent statistics regarding on screen LGBTQ+ representation and argues the importance of diversity in film.
EU Students to Lose Home Fee Status
Irene García Mir covers the statement from the UK Government confirming EU students starting 2021/22 will not be eligible for home fees or student finance.
Black Lives Matter: Poetry and Art
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, Lisa Ncube has written a poem about racism and created a painting to accompany her words
The Philippines’ Anti-Terror Bill and Why it’s a Threat to Democracy
An anonymous writer warns of why the Philippines’ Anti-Terror Bill is a dangerous threat to democracy, the circumstances surrounding it and how we can help.
The Curse of Performative PR
Alex Teng investigates how companies have used Pride and Black Lives Matter to boost their public image, rather than implementing diversity internally.
The Mistreatment of Transgender Athletes in Sport
Clarisse Fullerton explores the ways in which transgender athletes have been treated in America and reveals what Surrey is doing to combat the issue closer to home.
The Dangers of Dating Apps for the LGBTQ+ Community
Patrick Hope explores the danger of online dating for the LGBTQ+ community, with multiple surrey student interviews highlighting the widespread issue.
Why Diversification in the Workplace is a Positive Initiative
Laura Gainor makes the argument for greater diversification in the workplace and why it’s an overall benefit to everyone.
A Hoarder’s Quest in Sustainability: The Inconvenient Truth of Eco-Shame
Hannah Gravett describes her experience of eco-shame and her internal conflict of wanting to save the turtles and also online shop.