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Opinion is where Johnians share their perspectives on the ideas, debates, and experiences that matter to them. These pieces are thoughtful, personal, and sometimes provocative, offering space for disagreement, reflection, and new ways of seeing campus life and the world beyond it. Views expressed here are those of the individual authors.

Protest, Power, and the People Who Keep the Peace: A Review of the Politics, Policy and Peacebuilding Formal

10th March 2026

Protest, Power, and the People Who Keep the Peace: A Review of the Politics, Policy and Peacebuilding Formal

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SJCR President Election: The state of student politics in 2026

3rd February 2026

SJCR President Election: The state of student politics in 2026

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Bailey Ball ‘24: A Seaweed Sensation

20th December 2024

Bailey Ball ‘24: A Seaweed Sensation

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The Trials and Tribulations of Student Housing in Durham

5th December 2024

The Trials and Tribulations of Student Housing in Durham

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John’s Chronicle investigates: what happened to our toastie bar?

1st November 2024

John’s Chronicle investigates: what happened to our toastie bar?

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Summer Ball 2024 Review: new and improved venue gives students a proper send off

4th August 2024

Summer Ball 2024 Review: new and improved venue gives students a proper send off

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John’s researchers: chatting with Emerald Grimshaw, 2nd year Psychology PhD

24th June 2024

John’s researchers: chatting with Emerald Grimshaw, 2nd year Psychology PhD

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Voter Information: The John’s Chronicle Speaks to the SJCR Presidential Candidates

23rd January 2024

Voter Information: The John’s Chronicle Speaks to the SJCR Presidential Candidates

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‘The Writeful Place’: St. John’s College launches expressive writing workshops

18th January 2024

‘The Writeful Place’: St. John’s College launches expressive writing workshops

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Mental health is a communal effort

27th November 2023

Mental health is a communal effort

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“I want John’s to be known as the kindest college” – Jolyon Mitchell’s plans to rejuvenate student ethos in John’s

21st November 2023

“I want John’s to be known as the kindest college” – Jolyon Mitchell’s plans to rejuvenate student ethos in John’s

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What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A Second Year’s Perspective

23rd March 2023

What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A Second Year’s Perspective

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Being an International Student at St John’s

9th March 2023

Being an International Student at St John’s

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What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A Second Year’s Perspective

7th March 2023

What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A Second Year’s Perspective

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What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A First Year’s Perspective

19th February 2023

What I Wish I’d Known Before Coming to University: A First Year’s Perspective

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Reflections in Times of Covid: Change in Higher Education

15th September 2022

Reflections in Times of Covid: Change in Higher Education

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