Issue 99 (January 2021)
Inside Issue 99 of The Stag, you can find beautifully designed articles on everything from coverage on important issues, handy tips to get through socially distanced learning, sustainable content and so much more!
Gigi Bushell offers her top tips for students on how to best survive lockdown 2.0
James Tatam opens up about his experience of living with a stutter and how he has learnt to dealt with at university and beyond.
Charlotte West discusses the potential failings of Surrey’s placement scheme and chats to other students about their experiences.
Hannah Gravett lists her top audiobooks to help you sleep, from childhood favourites to a political biography
Gigi Bushell describes her recent experience of burnout and offers her tips for dealing with it in the future.
Harry Moreby analyses the risk to LGBTQ+ rights from Brexit in light of the anti LGBTQ+ comments from the Prime Minister and members of the Government.
Gigi Bushell reflects on her experience eating a vegan diet throughout the month of January and debunks the mistruths about being vegan on a student budget.
Poet Luana Vasconcelos shares a collection of Haiku style poems touching on themes of the beauty of nature and the comfort found within poetry.
Following Weetabix’s viral tweet last Wednesday, Hannah Gravett argues that the politicians’ engagement with the debate is inappropriate following their repeated mistakes during the pandemic.
Isobel Kavanagh discusses the significant meanings of our dreams
Betsy Goodfellow argues that, by using her platform to discuss issues of politics and misogyny, Taylor Swift becomes an important feminist icon.
Following the dominantly negative discourse surrounding the pandemic, Charlotte West offers some reasons why we shouldn’t let go of hope.
Kasia Ozorowska discusses why she believes Gen Z struggle so much with their mental health compared with previous generations
Rachel Quick takes a deep dive into the Golden Age of children’s television and reflects on why it resonates so deeply with the older generations.
Gigi Bushell opens up about her decision to return to university for a postgraduate course and gives her advice on retraining in a different field.
Following the discussion on ‘This Morning’, Maisie Holcombe contributes to the debate surrounding influencers ‘essential’ trips to Dubai, arguing that it is an insult to workers on the frontline.
Inside Issue 99 of The Stag, you can find beautifully designed articles on everything from coverage on important issues, handy tips to get through socially distanced learning, sustainable content and so much more!
Hannah Gravett argues that the government’s resistance to extend the temporary £20 weekly rise in Universal Credit is a disgrace, and insists that for many across the country £20 is a lifeline.
Hannah Gravett looks at past celebrities who have earned OBEs, arguing that Britain’s imperial past affects the reception of this prestigious award.
Laura Gainor argues that we must rethink how we engage with racists and better seek to deradicalise them through conversation.
Following Twitter’s suspension of Donald Trump’s account last week, Hannah Gravett argues that the decision comes too late, as the damage has already been done.
Amber Penter shares how recent political events in the US strained her relationship with members of her family.
After watching Sir David Attenborough’s latest documentary “A Life on Our Planet”, Alice Brooks reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic is reversing global sustainability efforts
Leon Lynn recounts his recent experience in a hospital and reassures that they are taking sufficient precautions during the pandemic.
This festive season, Betsy Goodfellow articulates why she believes The Muppet Christmas Carol is the best adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel.
Gigi Bushell gives her top tips for students and graduates job hunting during the pandemic.
Neelam Bhohi reveals the factors that have disproportionately effected women during the pandemic and argues for there to be an investment of support.
Luka Dehnbostel writes about the lack of support for teachers and the options to better help them and students
Gigi Bushell shares six of the best virtual Christmas markets this year.
Isobel Kavanagh compares this year’s attempt at a traditional Christmas to students’ return to university, arguing that the negative impact of isolation was inevitable.
In her new series, Clarisse Fullerton chats to the President of Surf Club about how they’ve adapted to the pandemic this semester
A year after its release, Rosie Willoughby reflects on her disappointment after watching ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’.
Russell Sherrard-Smith talks with Emma Bowler from the 93% Club Surrey, discussing social mobility and how to change the playing field.
Maisie Holcombe argues that the health benefits of keeping gyms open during lockdown largely outweigh the risks of catching the coronavirus.
Hannah Gravett responds to the representation of Princess Diana in the newest series of The Crown, and explores why she’s become such an icon for Gen-Z
James Tatam opens up about his experience of living with a stutter and how he has learnt to dealt with at university and beyond.
Leon Lynn explains why he believes grades aren’t everything, and how taking up hobbies outside of your field can improve intelligence and aid in greater employability opportunities.
Gigi Bushell offers her top tips for students on how to best survive lockdown 2.0
White Supremacist posters have been spotted around the University of Surrey and Guildford town centre, Peter Ferguson reports.
Irene García reports on Guildford MP’s vote against the expansion of free school meals.
Hannah Gravett explores the importance of the arts and the financial neglect they have suffered from the government.
Gigi Bushell discusses her experience of imposter syndrome and the best ways in which to tackle it.
Charlotte West discusses the potential failings of Surrey’s placement scheme and chats to other students about their experiences.
James Penny analyses the major issues at stake in the 2020 US election, exploring its importance and the candidates’ likely paths to success.
Russell Sherrard-Smith argues against the Trump administration plan to ban WeChat and the issues faced by Chinese Americans.
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
Betsy Goodfellow reflects on her experience on lockdown and considers the potential benefits of the extra time.
Charlotte West catches up with Bastille about their daring new singles, the future of live music, and frontman Dan Smith’s psychic abilities.
Hannah Gravett analyses how the conservative government dealt with COVID-19 and identifies how they’ve been shifting the blame to the electorate.
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.
Jolena Scholz explores the feeling of intimidation at the gym, felt particularly by women, and provides advice on how to combat this at Surrey
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.
Lydia Halsey uncovers the mystery surrounding CBD oil, exploring its positive impacts on anxiety; while dismantling the misconceptions that have surrounded CBD