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 …
‘Every FED’ turned into a night out I tend to avoid
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 …
Sexual harassment meeting – ‘the first step in a long journey’
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’ …
US 2018 midterm elections: interest in politics can shape our future
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 …
Dear America, please vote out rapists
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. …
Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazilian presidential election
Sophia Pinheiro Vergara gives her insight on the polemic Brazilian presidential election. In an extremely divided election, the far right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won the Brazilian presidential election – a …
Tory Joy, Lib Dem Woes and a New Councillor for Essex Students at the Colchester Local Elections
Ben Dean-Titterrell breaks down Colchester’s local election results
Brexit: Is No-Deal Really So Bad?
Credit: PxHere It has been painted like the harbinger of death in the media: NO-DEAL, the Grim Reaper of Brexit. Would it really be the worst thing to happen to the …
Shouldn’t We Be Reimbursed for the Teachers’ Strikes?
A UCU endorsed strike in Norwich for public sector pensions. Credit: Wikimedia. The UCU strikes taking place in February and March may have a damaging impact on the 15,000 students …
‘Support Our Teachers’ Strikes!’ A Call to Action by Callum Marshall
A recent London protest with the UCU balloon on display. Credit: Flickr As I’m sure you heard, the University and College Union (UCU) have decided to take industrial action after …