Grant Kuppenheimer gives an account of John’s Christmas Megaformal earlier this week, a thrilling night which mostly passed without a hitch. But for Grant, and many others unused to wearing black tie, it was not without its trials.
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Cheng Shaye-Ann writes a guide to the wonderfully confusing world that is the building of Cranmer.
Alumna Barbara Perryman was one of the first women admitted to St John’s College in 1973. Lucy Irving interviews her to discover what college life was like in the 70s and how her university experience shaped her future.
Cheng Shaye-Ann offers tips on how to be a journal writer, which she sees as an outlet to be your true self without any fear of judgement.
Arts & Culture Editor Callum Hynd braces the cold of the Library to talk to cast members of the Bailey Theatre Company’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest, which premieres this evening.
Daisy Mitchell reflects on last week’s vocational formal. With a wide collection of guests from both within and outside of Durham University, the night was bound to be one of great conversation and widespread networking.
Catalina Ronzon discusses how self-care continues to be a hot topic and how College life can help us enhance our emotional wellbeing.
Daisy Mitchell talks to Issy, a current third year student at St John’s College, and her mum, Nicolie, a John’s alumna. In a unique investigation into the different experiences of John’s students across two generations, they were asked about their time and involvement in the college. Additionally, Nicolie speaks of finding her husband at university and her opinions on Issy’s admission into the college in 2021.
In the second part of a two part interview, Opinion Editor Grant Kuppenheimer discusses Professor Jolyon Mitchell’s vision to ensure John’s is seen as the friendliest college in Durham.
Callum Hynd suggests at Lumiere we should view the city of Durham not as an exhibit hall but rather as a canvas on which artists should project their respective works.
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