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We’re often told the monarchy is an essential institution, so why are so many people not thinking about it? On the 2nd of June in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation took place, and for almost 70 years Britain didn’t have a coronation, until now. When Elizabeth passed away last September, the period of national mourning …
Millions of people across the world celebrated the Lunar New Year with food, firecrackers, family reunions and reflection. Essex University was no exception, with the Student’s Union organising a whole week of events in collaboration with ISA, CCCS and CSSA.
Why were people dancing in Square 3? Who were they? And what does it have to do with apple pie? On the 1st of December, as the sun was shining over square 4, a stall was being set up by the Romanian society. As a small crowd formed around them, the atmosphere became electric as …
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Because of strict covid regulations, Lunar New Year was not about big celebrations, fancy fireworks, and New Year Galas this year, but more about staying inside and safe, but still keeping spirits high while connecting with each other online. Austeja Treinyte looks into how the University of Essex students celebrated Lunar New Year and what …
On Valentines Day, it is usual custom to unite with your partner and celebrate this romantic event. Tom Abadie walks us through the origins of this day as well as how to celebrate it differently. 14th February – is it a date you anticipate eagerly, await with dread or totally ignore? Do you have that …
A new exhibition ‘My name is not a Refugee’ at Firstsite in Colchester explores human purpose, choices and morality. Austeja Treinyte took a closer look at the exhibition. Like many asylum seekers, her family is trapped in the Home Office’s Asylum Process and are moved from place to place, often without a warning. She narrates …
Cultural traditions had to be celebrated under strict covid regulations due to the ongoing pandemic. Ece Kilicarslan looks into how the University of Essex students celebrated Diwali and what has been done to make the best out of the situation. Celebrating our differences, as well as our common interests, are key to building a strong …
Eighteen years in island-city-state Singapore and two and a half years in the massive United Kingdom. In this article, Minn touches on the differences in both lifestyles and shares what matters to her most. Singapore has a land area of 725.7km². The city of London itself has 1572km². The United Kingdom, in total, owns 242,495km². …
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The 8th March was International Women’s Day, in celebration Marina Cusi Sanchez put on a performance to tell the silenced stories of women throughout history.
Nadia Angel writes about the commercialisation of rap and how it has created stereotypes around hip hop artists.