Confessions of a GTA: Part 13
This week the GTA describes the doom of the non-believer
Opinion
This section covers student experience and is a place where contributors can publish their own views, either relating to Imperial or to broader events.
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Communist Manifesto: A History
Part two of Christy Kelly's history of the Communist Manifesto
Reconciling science with poetry
I am sat at a pew in Westminster Abbey, filled with a sense of awe and reverence. Unlike the elderly lady to my right, her hands clasped in silent petition, I am not here for prayer. I am, however, here on a pilgrimage of sorts in an attempt to understand the power and limits of science.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2014 – It’s Time to Speak Out
Numbers. To the average Imperial student, they are part of everyday academia, to others they are enthralling and engaging, but for some of us they represent a punitive regime by which we live.
Confessions of a GTA: Part 11
Presenting as an undergraduate was always horrific. A lot of it had to do with that we (were all given the same project. Having to sit through at least 10 presentations on exactly the same thing, whilst noticing everything the other groups had done better, was not only boring but
Communist Manifesto Turns 166
To celebrate the 166th anniversary of the publication of the Communist Manifesto, I shall be writing a three part series on the Manifesto: on its theoretical contents, on its history and impact and on its flaws and its position in Marxist thought.
When is it Wrong to Enjoy Art?
Woody Allen’s confusing and highly questionable private life has once again been thrust into the open with Dylan Farrow’s accusation of being molested by him when she was seven.
Elections confession
So, the elections are around the corner. I remember this time last year, I was having to make the decision about running for the Big Elections...
Election Anonymity - What’s the Point?
This year the Union Election process has significantly changed; there is no longer a list of candidates standing for each position and instead the complete list will be announced once nominations are complete.
Deriving Ought from Is
I agree with Fredric Jameson that we have witnessed a disturbing ‘return of traditional philosophy … beginning with its hoariest subfields, such as ethics.’
Confessions of a GTA: Part 11
Strapped for cash and greetings in the corridor
3am Mocaine with an Ex-Banker
This is a story of caution. A story of naivety, intense highs and bad judgement. Try to find value in it, if you can.