Articles by The Porter
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Changing Habits: My Sabbatical with the Newnham Nuns
Having recently visited Newnham College as part of a cultural exchange with the Vatican, Sister Maria writes about her experience.
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Yes, we have an access problem at Cambridge, but what about the Syrian Civil War?
David Lammy’s freedom of information request laid bare the faults at the heart of Oxbridge admissions, but it did absolutely nothing to stop the massacre of Syrian civilians in cities like Aleppo, Horatio Dunlop writes.
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Why I’m glad I didn’t get a part in my college freshers’ play
In my younger days of four weeks ago, my college mum gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since:
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Puppy therapy dogs diagnosed with PTSD after meeting stressed students
Calls have been growing across the University for a ban on puppy therapy sessions for students after revelations that several dogs have been traumatised.
Headline: Scaramucci
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Ridley Scott to film next Alien movie in Friday Life
Ridley Scott, the critically-acclaimed director of Alien, made the surprising announcement last night.
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ADC claims six-month closure is really “experimental play”
The planned closure of the ADC from April to October 2018 is part of “a bold and experimental” six-month play, the theatre said today.
Bonkbridge Week 2
My work life is all go. High-pressure meetings, huge responsibilities and late-nights filled with adrenaline. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved but my high-octane career makes it hard to meet people. I’m looking for someone…
Review: Cambridge Shorts
Deputy Theatre Reviewer Tara Lamp gives her evening at Cambridge Shorts 5 stars.