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Before Narnia: What gives C. S. Lewis’s classic book about Christianity its enduring appeal?

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  • Posted on 4 Dec 20193 Dec 2019

By Sofia Howard. In this review of C. S. Lewis’s bestseller Mere Christianity, Sofia asks why the text is still considered to be one of the best introductions to the Christian faith.

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Volunteering at the Generate Venue

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  • Posted on 2 Dec 201915 Feb 2020

By Esther Hutchinson. Working as part of the youth team running the Generate venue for young people, Esther shares her experience of worship, teaching and fellowship. Supported by St John’s Student Opportunities Fund.

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Drops behaving badly

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  • Posted on 30 Nov 201913 Dec 2019

By Miro Cafolla. An account of a recent Café Scientifique talk on Professor Colin Bain’s breakthrough research.

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Protecting Biodiversity in John’s

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  • Posted on 29 Nov 201915 Feb 2020

By Gemma Bedford. In the face of biodiversity loss on an enormous scale, Gemma discusses steps that John’s Eco Soc is taking to boost and protect biodiversity and what you can do.

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Lebaneat: a deep dive into the Middle East

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  • Posted on 27 Nov 201927 Nov 2019

By Nick Searle-Donoso. In a review of Durham’s Lebeneat, Nick provides a tour of some of the delicacies on offer.

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Bringing light to the West End of San Antonio, Ibiza

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  • Posted on 25 Nov 201915 Feb 2020

By Nick Phoenix. Working with 24/7 Prayer in Ibiza, Nick reflects on his experience, supporting individuals and working to bless and serve the town. Supported by St John’s Student Opportunities Fund.

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A history of cover-ups, scandals and waste

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  • Posted on 23 Nov 2019

By Gabriel Callaghan. A review of system failures in the care sector; Gabriel shares his views on the problems.

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I’m going to a formal! Wait, what is a formal?

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 22 Nov 201923 Jul 2025

By Clarissa Wemple. A run-down of formals and what you can expect, Clarissa explains the dress code, etiquette and traditions.

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James Acaster: Brexit, Bake Off and Breakdowns

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  • Posted on 20 Nov 2019

By Eleanor Dye and Jemima D’Souza. A review of James Acaster’s Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 – 31st October 2019 in the Gala Theatre, Durham.

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My Opportunity In Toronto

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  • Posted on 18 Nov 20195 Dec 2025

By Claire Marsland. Attending the Renaissance Society of America’s annual conference in Toronto, Claire shares the paper she presented and her experience in the city. Supported by St John’s Student Opportunities Fund.

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