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Welcome back to probably the most stressful term at Imperial College, as exams and deadlines mount and the pressure of having good credentials in a terrible job economy.
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9th May 2025Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents
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An apology
Last term, a Catnip article was published that led to hurt and offence from several members of the Imperial community. Whilst we would typically name the offending issue and article, I have elected not to, to prevent the article from gaining notoriety, as well as fanning the flames of "
Deep cuts
Another term is over for Felix. I’m 20 issues deep. There’s only four left. What a year. This term has seen some amazing issues and stories being covered by this paper, not least the Sex Survey, our magnum opus, which we hope entertained you.
Apology
In Felix #1869 (“Meet the candidates running for IC President”), a statement was made regarding Mr Maazu Bayuoni’s manifesto promises. Whilst Felix aims for neutrality and fair coverage of all candidates, including critique, this statement was deemed too direct a statement of criticism, relative to our assessment of other
Letter to the Editor: on being "useful"
Dear Editor, Last week, I was reminded that deadlines are not suggestions. Imperial College London is a place of purpose. Underneath us all hums the constant note of motion and progress. The students here are not simply studying; they are solving, building, innovating. And God they must. Walk through the
Books
The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2025, Emrys reviews The Rest of Our Lives.
Books
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
A review of the slowburn Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist novel, The Land in Winter.
Books
Audition by Katie Kitamura
What is identity? Booker Prize shortlist 2025 novel, Audition, reimagines our already fragmented perspective.
Lifestyle
A very flatmate Christmas
Unreliable landlords and the cost of living shouldn’t stop you from getting into the Christmas spirit. Felix shares tips on having Christmas dinner on a budget.