Catalina Ronzon introduces a new writing group at St John’s, in which sessions explore how expressive writing can enrich personal lives and strengthen communities.
Category: Life in John’s
Life in John’s captures the everyday rhythms and distinctive experiences of being part of St John’s College. From student stories and traditions to societies, events, and moments of community, these pieces offer a vivid look at what it’s really like to live, study, and belong here. Whether you’re a current Johnian, a prospective student, or simply curious, this section is a window into the people and places that shape life at John’s.
William Gwynne, co-president of the St John’s Pool Society, describes how the sport’s popularity has reached an all-time high in college.
Life in John’s Editor, Luca Hughes Joshi, gives his account of Epiphany term’s first major college event, the Sports and Societies themed formal.
Grant Kuppenheimer talks to SJCR president Anna Robinson about her pathway to the presidency, plans for the common room and how she wants to make it more accessible.
Luca Hughes Joshi catches up with SJCR Events Officer, Hannah Parfitt, about the process behind planning college events, and what we have to look forward to in the remainder of the year.
Imogen Taylor talks with Xavier Osei about his involvement with Durham’s Student Fight Night, which raises awareness for testicular cancer, through their partnership with The OddBalls Foundation. Xavier discusses the determination and commitment required, his personal growth from the experience, and how important it is to promote regular self-checks for testicular cancer.
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.
Cheng Shaye-Ann writes a guide to the wonderfully confusing world that is the building of Cranmer.
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.
In the first of a two part interview, Grant Kuppenheimer talks to Professor Jolyon Mitchell…
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