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Holly Leech

The importance of voting in the upcoming Students’ Union elections

March 12, 2024 By Holly Leech
Filed Under: Opinion, Student Voice

The importance of voting in the upcoming Students’ Union elections

Current Students' Union Full-Time Officers The power of voting is a privilege, and the privilege of voting is powerful. Allow me to explain what this means. We live in a world where there are places in which war rages and famine runs rampant. These places coexist with States founded on democracy and unity. Both are bound by one shared experience. The experience of … [Read more...] about The importance of voting in the upcoming Students’ Union elections

Does college prepare us for the real world? 

January 26, 2024 By Holly Leech
Filed Under: Editor's Recommendation, Opinion, Student Voice

Does college prepare us for the real world? 

Image by Nikolay Georgiev from Pixabay The real world is a scary place.   As a child it was a lot easier to dream of one day becoming an astronaut, a ballerina, or a superstar. Nowadays, what was seemingly simple and achievable, has become out of reach and unrealistic.  Growing up is learning that hard work is required to make those dreams happen. And … [Read more...] about Does college prepare us for the real world? 

Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year 

December 5, 2023 By Holly Leech
Filed Under: Featured, Opinion, Student Voice

Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year 

Image by Hannah Martin With exam season right around the corner, this may not be the most agreeable opinion. Nevertheless, I will endeavour to share why I find winter to be the most special.  I’m going to preface this by saying that for me, winter is the most wonderful time of the year. I know that this is not the same for everyone, such a blanket statement about … [Read more...] about Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year 

The void-like echo chamber of social media 

November 17, 2023 By Holly Leech
Filed Under: Opinion, Technology

The void-like echo chamber of social media 

Image by Erik Lucatero from Pixabay Whether it’s the conflict in Gaza, the overturning of Roe v Wade, or the death of Matthew Perry, there is always a constant stream of news circulating around our timelines.  I wonder if it is possible to pinpoint the moment when our social media platforms became so heavily saturated with current world affairs. If I were to hazard … [Read more...] about The void-like echo chamber of social media 

It’s not about the paper straws 

October 20, 2023 By Holly Leech
Filed Under: Environment, Opinion

It’s not about the paper straws 

Image by rodgersm222 from Pixabay Paper straws are gross. If we were to poll it, I think we would find that most people would agree with me on that point. It’s not exactly a controversial or highly contested argument. They’re a bit useless and really shouldn’t exist. If you’re going to use a straw, use a plastic one. Or better yet, don’t use one at all.  What might … [Read more...] about It’s not about the paper straws 

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