Niall O’Mara talks about his personal experience with Lent and goes over some possible ways to productively engage with the period.
Culture
Fluffy or crêpe: In defence of the fluffy pancake
Anabel Costa-Ferreira offers her reasons for favouring fluffy pancakes, and some of the ways to enjoy them.
Fluffy or crêpe: in defence of crêpes
Harry Craig provides a compelling argument for the superiority of the French-style crêpe over the American-style fluffy pancake.
The art of writing love letters: old-fashioned or timeless?
Lucy Rawlings discusses the nearly lost art of writing love letters and why it is a practise we should continue.
Why you should go on a year abroad
Maggie John reflects on her year abroad: why it was the best year ever, and why you should think about moving too.
Should news be behind a paywall?
Anabel Costa-Ferreira examines online paywalls: are they a protection of media, or an elitist, money-making endeavour?
Has the appeal of Dry January dried up?
Harry Craig discusses the pros and cons of Dry January, why the trend might be on its way out, and some potential alternatives.
What’s the staple on your Christmas table?
Gracie Moore brings the magic of Christmas to the table, discussing some staple treats and providing some useful tips along the way.
Christmas festivities in Exeter
Caitlin Nagle offers some fun winter activities to help students de-stress and make the most of the festive season.
The gift of giving: a guide to present buying
Caitlin Nagle is giving back with a guide on how to buy presents that people will like and enjoy doing it.