Valentina Gomes dos Santos reviews HONNE’s concert in London I am a proud concert freak. Approximately 14 years ago, when I was six years old, my mother took me to my first concert, and I haven’t stopped since. By now, I have attended more or less 50 concerts , with a high number of those …
Ilma Ali gives us an insight on the “It Ends Now” campaign and how the SU is tackling the issue of sexual harassment on campus Recently, the University of Essex Student Union organized an It Ends Now Campaign to covertly address the incidents that have taken place on the Colchester campus. Their intention is to …
Arran Wylde Eccles talks about FED nights and the harassment others experienced during their night out. During my first year at Essex my flatmates and I had a somewhat unusual tradition. It was something we liked to call “Every FED!” And to my embarrassment you may be aware of this ritual, given the alcohol we …
‘Every FED’ turned into a night out I tend to avoid Read More »
Andrea Szász shares the general feedback of the meeting and talks to the SU President who explains what the aims of this ‘town hall’ were. All society and sport clubs’ executives were invited on very short notice – less than 24 hours – for a general meeting “to discuss encouraging safe and respectful behaviour on …
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Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental health illness but not many people speak about it. Even though the writer of this story wants to remain anonymous, she wants to share her experience and encourage others to speak up. “I feel that this has been completely left out of a lot of mental health talk because …
Charley-Ann, president of the Harry Potter Society, discusses the chosen cast for the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” The casting of Johnny Depp has brought about a lot of controversy amongst fans of the Harry Potter franchise, and the prequel films, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This being due to …
Eric Berfela looks at how the American public awoke from their apathy-infused slumber during the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has had arguably a smooth sailing for the first two years of his presidency due to Republicans controlling both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He has been generally well shielded …
US 2018 midterm elections: interest in politics can shape our future Read More »
Shivani Dubey and Penelope Magnani discuss sexual assault within the American political system and how voting can change it. On 6th October 2018, Brett Kavanaugh was elected Supreme Court Judge. Millions of hearts broke worldwide, as an alleged sexual assaulter was elected to the highest Judicial position of America. It’s absolutely disgusting how America and …
Penelope Magnani talks about battling fears and living life to the fullest. On the 25th of September 2018, Will Smith turned 50. A birthday like any other, a celebrity like no other, except for a twist: this birthday celebration wasn’t going to be like every other birthday. On his 50th birthday, Will Smith jumped from …
Aleeza Shah explains the bonfire night tradition Everything you need to know about the SU Fireworks Night and our love/hate relationship with Guy Fawkes. Bonfire night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, takes place every 5th of November across England since its start in 1605. Here’s everything you need to know about the National celebration, and why …