Stuck in my Kava-craw
All of politics is theatre, spectacle staged to impart the idea that real systemic change is being realized while the status quo is entrenched and power consolidated. And this season suuuucks.
Grumpy Bastard Welcomes you to Imperial
It’s Freshers week and it wouldn’t be right if Grumpy Bastard didn’t welcome you all to Imperial...
Get Involved!
Comment writer and newly elected student trustee Abhijay Sood writes about getting involved with student politics
Gender equality and beyond: Towards a better society
A Saudi PhD student gives their view on the challenges facing gender equality in higher education, and how Imperial can be an inspirational place to study.
Cultural appropriation should not be an excuse to limit cultural exchange
Saying things are appropriative just limits the cultural exchange that is necessary in modern society.
When will we get our tuition fees refunded?
Students of Imperial follow up on their request for tuition fee refunds following industrial action earlier this year, asking Professor Gast and the College to take responsibility.
The curious case of the 'gay cake'
The incident of a bakery in Northern Ireland refusing to make a cake in support of equal marriage highlights a disconnect between different sets of rights.
This year Union Council has been completely toxic – it’s time for change
An anonymous student talks about how the machinations of various groups on the Council are bad for all of us and will eventually tear it apart.
Grumpy Bastard and the World Cup
Grumpy Bastard is looking forward to the World Cup. Because they hate themselves.
GDPR is a good start, but it’s up to us to protect our online privacy
GDPR might have started prompting change, but the current practices of internet giants needs we need to take our privacy seriously.
Abandoná a tu Diego Rivera
Following a break-up, one Comment Writer looks back on their unhealthy, emotionally-manipulative relationship, and advises others on what to do if they’re in the same position.
Cultural appropriation should not be trivialised
BME Officer Chimdi Igwe responds to last week’s article and thinks people need to appreciate what cultural appropriation really means.