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Category: Opinion

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.

  • 2023

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

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 21 Nov 202328 Nov 2023

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.

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  • 2023

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

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 23 Mar 202322 Mar 2023

Current 2nd year Politics & Philosophy student Ted Poel shares his advice for incoming first…

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  • 2023

Being an International Student at St John’s

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 9 Mar 20235 Dec 2025

As part of this years’ Global Week, Ming Xie reflects on her journey as an…

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  • 2023

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

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 7 Mar 20235 Dec 2025

Second year Engineering student Miles Balderson talks us through some of the key moments of…

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  • 2023

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

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 19 Feb 20235 Dec 2025

Current 1st year Biosciences student Oliver Davis reflects on his experience so far at University.…

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  • 2022

Reflections in Times of Covid: Change in Higher Education

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 15 Sep 202216 Dec 2022

In the first of two articles, SCR President Richard Roberts offers some reflections in times of Covid.

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  • 2022

They lost heavily in India, but is this the start of something special for the West Indies in T20?

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 7 May 202219 Jul 2022

The West Indies have been known for being a terrifying force to play against. Historically, pitches in the region have been hard, bouncy, and pacey.

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  • Arts and Culture

What historical fashion can teach us about sustainability

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 4 Jul 20216 May 2022

By Alice Healy. Fashion, trends, and keeping up with the latest ‘style’ seems, at least…

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  • Featured

Lessons about the COVID-19 pandemic from biblical plagues

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 27 Jan 2021

By Sarah Cotes, Senior Common Room (SCR) Member. Pandemic is not a word you can…

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  • Featured

Respect – A Word Exercise

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 17 Nov 2020

By Gabriel Callaghan. I start with a dictionary definition of respect, one of which we…

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