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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
Food
What it's like working at 568
From pouring Pravha's and plopping limes on tequila shots, to cleaning up broken glass and spilled beer – working at FiveSixEight is nothing short of a good time.
Books
Scientists on Survival & "Civil Disobedience"
A reflection of my experience reading Scientists for Survival amid our political climate; a book not about climate change, but who we could be in the face of it.
Opinion
King to N49, or the return of the figurehead
As the world navigates an uncertain period of war threats, economic isolationism and political instability, the vestiges of pre-democratic times become uniting figures.
Environment
Rights and responsibilities on the course to sustainability
You only need to follow media bulletins to recognise that the world is changing rapidly and facing several challenges all at once. In my view, the biggest challenge we collectively face is finding a way to work together to address all these challenges. I believe the answer lies with you