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“I encourage everyone to do it. Boys, girls anyone. It’s such an empowering sport.” On the evening of December 6th, the Pole Dancing Club at the University of Essex performed in Sub Zero to showcase their talent, as well as to raise money for the local food bank which they raised a sum of £318 …
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Nadhim Zahawi has been fired from the cabinet after a tax scandal that happened half a year ago. What exactly happened and what’s next for him? Zahawi was the chancellor of the exchequer. The no 2 men in government. The man whose job was to manage the finances of the country. To decide how government …
The problem with letting people stay in power for too long. With most of the Western world living under democracies, it would seem that people would be represented better than ever in those democracies, but instead, we’re seeing more political disconnection between governments and people. Why? In the United States, possibly the most overanalysed democratic …
Immigration is currently a big political debate in many European countries. Whether it is for work, family reasons, political reasons, to flee war, or for studies; the UK has seen an increase when it comes to its migrant population. For example, a rise In the number of visas has been observed, this can be linked …
Immigration in the UK – a new deal with France to reduce illegal immigration Read More »
University of Essex’s very own Noah Pantano will make his Essex debut with Standing on A Nail: A Queer Horror Story on February 23rd, 2023. The play, intended to diversify horror productions, follows five gay men trapped in a bar with a paranormal creature, imprisoned within the bar’s storage locker. The characters are in the …
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The mid-term elections are elections that take place in the middle of the incumbent President’s term, two years following the Presidential elections. The elections are significant as it allows the electorate to express their opinion of the performance of the President. Many view the mid-term elections as a referendum on the performance of the President. …
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Matt Hancock’s decision to partake in the popular show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” has sparked nationwide controversy and criticism against the now-suspended MP. Hancock first underwent vast criticism during his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic during his time as Health Secretary, most notably due to him being caught breaking his own …
The Student Union welcomed its annual Winter Market to campus from 12-7pm yesterday with festive fun, food and music for all. Entry was free for those who wanted to put on their hats and gloves and explore the wide array of local businesses out on the squares. As the sky dimmed the stall lights glowed …
The WISTEM ( Women in Stem) society at the University of Essex has been nominated for the Bright Network’s Diversity & Inclusion Award. Running against three other societies, will they be recognised for their good work throughout these past years. If you have been roaming the campus squares this past week, you may have seen …
WISTEM as one of the finalists for a Diversity & Inclusion Award Read More »
On a cold morning on Friday, the 9th of December students from the Human Rights society gathered in Square three, at 8 o’clock for a tradition dating back to 2008. The whole idea of the meeting is an opportunity for students to express their thoughts on the importance of human rights, through the chalking of …
Chalking the steps of Square three in commemoration of Human Rights week Read More »