Behind the Senior Hall partition.
(Most of) House Christmas Trees Now on Display in Senior Hall
2nd December 2022
Ancient Roots of Sexism in Medicine
2nd December 2022
We have been taught that science is rational and binary, yet medicine can never be truly objective – it resides at the heart of a society and strikes at the core of what it means to be human. In a discipline devoted to caring for the vulnerable, many have been let down, repeatedly ignored and written off due to prejudices deeply engrained in our society. Medicine will always reflect our values, therefore as we move away from the paternalistic doctor, and towards patient-centred care where we are listened to and believed, it’s important to remember where the roots of medicine come from to better understand why so many women have been and still are mistreated.
COP27: The Fight for Climate-vulnerable Nations
2nd December 2022
This year’s COP27 in Egypt entailed a vital goal of tackling the issue of funds for climate-vulnerable nations, whilst also helping developing countries transition from a coal-based to a green economy. This topic was named “Loss and Damage” and was a continuation from the failed attempts at COP26 to reach a decisive conclusion. But unfortunately, I wouldn’t exactly call this year’s Climate Summit a success either.
‘She Said’: the power of speaking up (contains spoilers)
2nd December 2022
The 2022 movie She Said is based on the story of the reporters, Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who set out to write an article about why sexual harassment was so common within the workplace, and ended up exposing the system of abuse within the Hollywood company Miramax, specifically stemming from the leadership of Harvey Weinstein. The title takes the second half of the phrase habitually used to dismiss sexual assault allegations – “he said, she said” – and in doing so, reminds us of the importance of women’s testimony.
A Guide to Christmas Celebrators
2nd December 2022
I hope by the time everyone is reading this, you have finished (or almost finished) the school week and are settling down under a fluffy blanket and enjoying your tenth mince pie. Or, failing that, you simply escaped Parents’ evening alive. Of course, it’s getting to that time of year once again, where you can’t walk down the street without humming along to ‘All I Want For Christmas’, so to get everyone in the mood, here are a few types of people who celebrate Christmas.