FEATURE: The Writing is on the Wall – The Good Friday Agreement is a Busted Flush
Garrett Byrne writes on the political situation in Northern Ireland, discussing the Good Friday Agreement and last weeks elections.
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FEATURE: The Failure of Lockdown’s Environmental Potential
The Gown’s new joint Deputy-Editor and Environmental reporter, Fleur Howe, reports on the missed opportunities presented by the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Lockdown measures.
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FEATURE: ‘As Jeffrey Walks Away, Jim and Doug Are Out to Play’
The Gown’s Edward Ferrin explains why the UUP are the future for Unionism in Northern Ireland.
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FEATURE: OPINION – “Jingle Bells, Our Government Smells”
Current Affairs Editor Sean Mulryan reports on the recent revelation that a Christmas party was held in Downing Street last year.
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FEATURE: Strikes 2021: Why I Changed Sides
As the strikes-saga debate comes to a close, the Gown’s Political Editor, Luke Tinsley, offers his final arguments in favour of strike action.
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FEATURE: COP26 and The Goal of Net Zero
Environmental Editor Fleur Howe explores the goal of net zero around COP26:
” Johnson’s focus on securing a future will not be possible if the global responsibility is placed solely on future plans and not on the plans for now.”
FEATURE: Why Are Women Unsafe?: A Deeper Look Into Violence Against Women Around The World
International Affairs Editor, Ellie Fletcher, reports on the global impact the tragic murder of Sarah Everard had.
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault.
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FEATURE: Is Austerity on the Minds of Westminster Again?
The Gown’s Business and Economics Editor, Edward Ferrin, reviews the impact a return to austerity would have, and how the last measures impacted young people.
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What’s On in the Naughton Gallery?
Based on Keiler Roberts’ own life, Powdered Milk is heavily influenced by her relationships with her daughter, Xia, and her husband, Scott, as well as interactions with extended family and friends, all captured in stunningly simplistic linework.
Read MoreHigh Hopes for Cannabis Advocates: The Gown Meets CISTA N
by Niall Coleman and Gáibhin McGranagan As advocacy for decriminalisation of cannabis spreads across the globe, Cannabis is Safer Than
Read MorePutin: a man on a mission which could bring Russia to the ground
by Ethan McLaughlin, contributor The Gown takes a look at how Putin’s political tactics are impacting Russia and the rest
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Televised Court Proceedings: Too Much or Just Enough?
By Niamh Marley In recent weeks, pictures from the murder trial of South African athlete Oscar Pistorius have been beamed
Read MoreKurt Cobain Day in Bloom
By Matthew Law Thursday, February 20th will see Aberdeen, Washington celebrate the first ever Kurt Cobain Day on what would
Read MoreFEATURE: Shakespeare Across the Divide
BY ROMANO MULLIN When it comes to Shakespeare, the first thought that comes to mind is rarely prison, or for
Read MoreFeature: Students arm themselves against injustice
BY MARY CLAYTON There are 639 million small arms and light weapons in the world today; and that number
Read MoreGig Review: Ed Sheeran at the Odyssey
BY NIAMH MARLEY Ed Sheeran is the type of act that comes along once every twenty years. A stripped-back style,
Read MoreAmerica Decides: Reaction
BY SONIA BENHASSINE green energy As the dust settles on the closest Presidential election in decades many of us have
Read MoreA City Divided: Greeting Northern Ireland’s First Private Abortion Clinic
BY TARA MCEVOY On a rainy and otherwise unremarkable day in Belfast, one of the most polarising debates in recent
Read MoreHence the term, ‘Greedy as a Pig’
BY CONOR SHIELDS Following the rather grisly end of an Oregon pig farmer last month, pet owners across the country have
Read MoreThe Booker Prize: Still Relevant?
BY CLAIRE BOTHWELL Hilary Mantel has won the Man Booker Prize 2012, for her novel Bringing Up The Bodies– a
Read MoreThe Pleasures of A (Virtual) Massacre
BY KYLIE NOBLE Mark Zuckerberg (or his ‘people’) describe Facebook as ‘a social utility that connects people with friends and
Read MoreA March for the Future
BY CHRIS DONNELLY Often between the cracks of Ireland's deep sectarian divisions, appear moments of heroic unity between its most
Read MoreUS Election: Presidential Debate Round Three
BY SONIA BENHASSINE AND TARA MCEVOY As the race for the White House comes to a conclusion, join Sonia Benhassine
Read MoreUS Election: Presidential Debate Round Two
BY TARA MCEVOY As the race for the White House comes to a conclusion, join Sonia Benhassine and Tara McEvoy
Read MoreGhostly Belfast: Your Guide to Halloween at Queen’s
BY CONOR SHIELDS Whether you’re looking for a truly chilling experience, or a fun-filled fright night this Halloween, there is
Read MoreForgotten News
BY TARA MCEVOY If 2011 was the year of protest, 2012 has been the year to let the dust settle.
Read MoreWhere Did All That Money Go?
BY ORRY ROBINSON A-level year is a busy one filled with fears of upcoming exams, impending results and the possibility
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