“What are your plans after you graduate?” – The dreaded question
Christabelle Quaynor talks about that question every final year student hates to hear.
February 2020
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ESSEX ON ECOSIA: PLANT TREES BY SURFING THE WEB
Sara Karanusic has written an article about Ecosia, a search engine that is also helping the environment. Sara says that the University of Essex should switch to Ecosia as its primary search engine, here is why.
Parasite Review: the horror of class divide
Bong Joon-ho’s tale of poverty and capitalism at its worst has so far won over 200 awards. Here is Jess Clayton-Berry’s review of the film that has made history.
UCU Strikes 2020: Why I think we should boycott the NSS
Today was the first day of a fourteen day strike period held by members of the UCU. Callum Marshall has shared his views on the matter.
Rebel Creative: First Steps
This thrilling creative writing piece by Patrik Tripes is filled with nail-biting action and the ambition to save a boy kidnapped by ghouls.
Controlling the Monkey Brain: Falling Asleep
The first topic of Sara Karanusic’s Controlling the Monkey Brain series deals with the topic of falling asleep. Troubles with falling or staying asleep are a common frustration of many, students in particular. We all know that good quality sleep is pivotal for your brain, memory, cognitive performance, body recovery, energy levels and mood. Seven …
Valentine’s Day: A Day of Love for Everyone
Who says you need to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine’s Day? Jing Xia got involved in the various Valentine’s Day activities available for those without a partner. To start with, happy Valentine’s Day to all no matter if you have a lover, and happy Birthday to those who are as lucky as me.  …
Student Parliament: Elections, Climate Change and Mental Health
On the 28th January, the first Student Parliament of 2020 was held. Here is our report of the meeting. Introduced by Union Chair, Mark Kiley, this Student Parliament meeting consisted of a variety of topics including progress on the 2019/2020 Big Plan, the BDS Policy, climate emergency and the leadership race. Big Plan Update Environment …
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What we’ve missed in the Coronavirus outbreak
As the number of people infected with the coronavirus now exceed the thousands, Jing Xia has taken a step back from the statistics to report the personal stories of those affected by the virus. “I couldn’t remember how many days have passed since I started the fund raising,” Chen said. “Too many things happened.” Hearing that, …
University Brexit Meeting: Are EU ready for Brexit?
The University of Essex’s Brexit meeting discussed what changes the university may experience as a result of Brexit and what it is doing to prepare for it. Here is Chloe Bransom’s summary of the event. With Brexit now being our reality, the University of Essex set up a small discussion meeting on the 29th January for both teachers and students …
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