Socialism. The label has been thrown around by conservatives and liberals alike to shame and ostracise those who propose plans such as universal healthcare coverage, social security or trade union. President Trump often used it as a rallying cry during his campaign. Just this past State of the Union, he preached, “here, in the United […]
In the States, applying to college can be the most stressful event in a young person’s life. It seems that twelve years of education, numerous extracurricular activities, volunteering, and weekend jobs all culminate in two deciding numbers: a Grade Point Average and standardised test score. However, how much do these factors truly decide college acceptance? […]
Content warning: sexual assault Most students hear some variation of warnings from their parents before leaving for university: “be careful,” “don’t go out alone at night,” “make sure you always have a friend with you.” The horror stories have become all too common. A fresher goes to a party full of fourth years or walks […]
At the last Student Council meeting of the current academic year, held on Thursday 28 March, discussions centered around a motion to support the Extinction Rebellion, a civil disobedience organisation which aims to organise nonviolent direct action to force governments and elected representatives to react to climate change. Other motions were raised with little opposition, […]
The Social Policy Society joined forces with the Edinburgh University Sustainable Development Association (EUSDA) to organise a seminar to educate students on ways to live sustainably. A range of speakers discussed various departments in which students could live more sustainably, such as fashion, food sharing, and living zero-waste lifestyles. Professor Winston Kwon of the Business […]
Content Warning: Details of FGM, sexual assault At first mention of circumcision, male circumcision immediately comes to mind. Jokes about foreskin, turtlenecks and such pop into your head. My 8th-grade health teacher described circumcision as the painful procedure of removing the foreskin from a penis. Though the act was never described in detail, I had […]
Professor G. John Ikenberry was invited by the University’s British Journal of Politics and International Relations to speak to a crowd of almost one hundred students regarding the erosion of the liberal international order that arose after the end of the Cold War. Ikenberry is famous for criticizing the “neoimperial grand strategy” executed by the United […]
Over 42 people attended a panel to discuss the potential environmental repercussions of Great Britain leaving the European Union last Wednesday. The panel was hosted by the non-pro t organisation 2050 Climate which is devoted to educating Scotland’s young people on climate change in an effort to create a sustainable society by 2050. The panel was comprised […]