Do you feel comfortable with restrictions being eased?
On Monday May 17th, the UK will be entering the next stage of lockdown restrictions being eased, despite the PM feeling concerned over the new Indian Covid-19 variant. As we approach this date, some people are feeling more anxious than others over the relaxation, with...
Potential for “a full-scale war” between Israel and Palestine
Hundreds of Palestinian protestors have been wounded in clashes with the Israeli police, this conflict has impacted the capital city of Israel, Jerusalem; the Gaza Strip and Tel Aviv- another city within Israel. Why has this happened? This has came from Israel’s...
The Demise of Debenhams: Helping highlight the worker strike
The last Debenhams stores will close as of this Friday and Saturday, after it was announced the brand was moving online on April 9th, 2020. Since then, stores around the country have been slowly shutting down, and this weekend marks the end of a high street era....
The Never-Ending Debate: Should Horse Racing be Stopped?
Horse racing is popular sport in many places around the world. It has been a sport since the first documented race back in 1651. The sport consists of 40 horses racing around a race track while jumping fences. With the winning jockey winning a huge cash prize. ...
Test and Trace staff beginning to feel the pressure of finding new employment as country begins to return to normal
Test and Trace workers across the country have been left with a sense of worry following signs of pandemic ending. After being lucky enough to find employment during the past hellish year, will they be back to square one after the pandemic ends? After over a year of...
A guide to funding a greener home
Have you ever thought about altering aspects of your home because it could be more energyefficient but you aren’t able to fund it yourself? There are a variety of different fundingoptions out there that will help you make your home a greener space. However, many of...
Plymouth city council election results
After the elections yesterday, which were dubbed “Super Thursday”, the future of the Plymouth City Council hangs in the balance. Previously the city council had a majority of Labour councillors with 30 out of the 57 seats available, but this could soon change with...
Do teenagers and children chat openly with their parents?
The question around whether teenagers and children actually feel able to communicate openly with their parents, is one which will always prove difficult to answer. Over time, there has been many changes in society, in terms of family dynamics and job roles which...
Uk aid cuts: Do people have an obligation to help others?
If you can provide for yourself, do it- if you cannot we should help. Simple right? Apparently Wrong. £4bn worth of cuts is being inflicted to international aid, the UK reveals more details with their intentions. Developing Campaigners described the UK government as...
Hartlepool By-Election – yet another crushing defeat for Labour.
For the first time, the Conservatives have taken the Hartlepool seat in yesterday’s by-election, winning a total of 6,940 votes and a huge 16% vote swing. This result is yet another blow in Labour’s hopes of securing a victory in the next general election....
I have never lost a game of Monopoly, and if you read this, you won’t either.
Most of us know of, or have played Monopoly before as the board game is one of the most well-known in the world, being licensed in over 103 countries and printed in more than 37 languages. The goal of the game is to force opposing players into bankruptcy through the...
2021 Spanish Grand Prix Preview: What should we expect?
The Formula One circus has arrived in Spain, just a week after the Portuguese Grand Prix, that saw Lewis Hamilton extend his championship lead over Red Bull rival, Max Verstappen. But what can we expect from this weekend? Here are the headlines you should expect to...
Political elections, where do you stand?
Millions of people across the country cast their votes in England, Scotland and Wales yesterday in what was dubbed “Super Thursday”. The polls will govern the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Senedd, 143 council seats and 13 mayors as well as 39 police and crime...
Tips for freshers by freshers
With freshers week just a few months away and with many hopeful students ready to join university in Britain’s ocean city, we’ve compiled a list of the most crucial tips for making sure you have the best time, with advice from current first year students....
French fishermen protest at Jersey’s main port amidst post-Brexit dispute
Around 60 fishing boats, from France, staged a peaceful protest at St Helier. The protesting had come from a disagreement surrounding a post-Brexit agreement that had only given the French 41 licenses, or permits, that would allow them to operate in Jersey’s waters....
Plymouth Power Cuts: 200 Properties Powerless
An overnight power cut left roughly 200 properties in Plymouth without power, including The Range’s Headquarters and the Plymouth Pet Hospital. Image Credit: WDP (Image displays areas affected by previous power cut) Western Power Distribution (WPD) were made aware of...
Marjon’s Latest Campus Attraction
Following the continuous lifting of lockdown restrictions, Marjon campus has a new addition: A beach! An instagram story teased the new arrival less than a week ago on Marjon’s official account (@marjonuni), and yesterday the page posted a series of photos to...
Propaganda Balloons Cause Controversy
Despite new laws banning the use of anti-North Korean propaganda leaflets being sent across the border from South Korea, an activist group called Fighters for Free North Korea (FFNK) have launched 10 huge balloons filled with 500,000 leaflets, $5,000, and 500 small...
The Best Animated Feature Award 2001-2010: A Retrospective
The Academy Award for ‘Best Animated Feature’. To some, the highest achievement one can attain within the medium of animation, and to others, the award can be best described as the “Oh well just give it to Disney/Pixar” Award. And while that may seem like the case,...
‘Hot girl Summer’ are women feeling more confident?
As the weather starts to get warmer, it is a given that many women will be showing more skin and more of their real body shape, which may have been hidden away in the Winter months. During 2020 and 2021, the UK has been stuck in various national lockdowns, forcing us...
Varsity is Back
Sports Organiser Luis Costa told me “Varsity coming back brings a sense of relief, and I’m looking forward to the surprise factor this years event will bring.” The annual event between Plymouth’s two major universities is set to make a return...
Couples expecting babies spent the duration of their pregnancy feeling lonely, anxious and depressed due to coronavirus restrictions
In 2020 lockdown left parents expecting the arrival of their babies feeling extremely lonely, anxious and depressed during pregnancy due to restrictions which were put in place following the coronavirus pandemic. Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time surrounded by...
Increase in complaints from university students to reach highest level ever
Complaints from students have arisen across the country in what the Office of the Independent Adjudicator described as a “uniquely challenging year”. The universities watchdog’s annual report shows it received 2,604 complaints in 2020, this is more than 10% more than...
The Premier League Hall of Fame
The Premier League Hall of Fame recognises and honours former players who have an exceptional record of on-pitch success and have shown contribution to the league since its inception in 1992. Only players who are retired are eligible. To be eligible for induction in...
Marjon records no new covid cases for entire month
Plymouth Marjon University has recorded no new Covid-19 cases on or off campus for the first time in months, even after lockdown is eased. Plymouth Marjon University got it rough when it came to the pandemic, with a gradual increase in cases in September, to a massive...
“Rejoicing became mourning“- 44 killed after tens of thousands attend religious bonfire festival in Israel
It is believed that dozens more were hurt at the Lag B’Omer event at Mount Meron in Northern Israeal, where the Jewish annual commemorations included all-night prayers and dancing. Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has described the stampede as a “heavy...
Extinction Rebellion Strike Back
The Climate Change activist group Extinction Rebellion have blockaded the North gate of HMNB Clyde (known as Faslane). Police were alerted to their presence at 06:20am this morning, and have been on the scene ever since. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence told...
The Public’s Reaction to Zero Derriford Hospital COVID-19 Cases
Derriford Hospital is one of four hospitals in Devon that is now able to declare itself as ‘COVID-19-free’, with their last case ending on April 23rd, according to Plymouth Live. In hospitals all across the country, there have been many people that have...
Young girl killed amongst reported 21 dead in fatal dispute over Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border
It is confirmed that 21 people have been killed, one among the dead being a young girl, in a fatal clash between central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan following a dispute over the border that is shared between them. Kyrgyzstan’s border guard service said...
Operation Amazonia – Empower, Collaborate, Unify
French Heavy metal band Gojira are ”calling for unity.” After the astounding release of the single ‘Amazonia’ Gojira announced ‘Operation Amazonia. Operation Amazonia is an attempt at finding the best way to help the indigenous people...
Celebrity Bake of SU2C final week
Last night saw the final Celebrity Bake off su2C of 2021, opening with Prue appearing to be dressed ready for an appearance in Dee-Lite’s Groove Is In the Heart 1990 video, and Matt Lucas now officially as round as a weeble. The contestants participating this...
Something’s going wrong in our world…
There’s something disastrous happening in the world and it’s not going away. Many environmentally conscious people are doing their utmost in their attempts to rectify it while a small minority of the remainder are blatantly doing exactly the opposite. What am I...
2021 Bahrain Formula One Race Review
The chequered flag has fallen on the first round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship, and what a phenomenal race it fell on. Lewis Hamilton drove superbly to beat Max Verstappen by only a mere 0.745 seconds. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium, scoring the...
Greenpeace – Vigilante or public menace
Greenpeace has been dropping huge boulders to the bottom of the ocean to deter bottom trawling in what is supposed to be a marine protected area, the boulder barrier was placed 30 miles off the coast of Sussex across 55 square miles of seabed. Activists on the...
Formula One – Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying Review
Back in Bahrain again and a lot of questions were flying around coming into qualifying. Testing had been a mixed bag for the teams with Mercedes, the turbo-era top dogs looking like they have been usurped by Red Bull. But most of these questions have now been answered...
The truth behind Turkey’s invasion into Syria.
Kurdish militias the YPG and the female-led YPJ have been fighting tirelessly for years now to eradicate ISIS forces in the north-eastern region of Syria. The US has backed them with on-the-ground training, drone, and airstrikes. In 2015 Kurdish and non-Kurdish...
Surrounded by Ocean – Can the Tom Jones show go on?
Legendary vocalist Sir Tom Jones is set to play live on Plymouth Hoe on Friday the 18th of June. The event, orchestrated by LHG events and Plymouth City Council, was originally intended to be performed last year as to celebrate Tom Jones 80th Birthday. The show,...
Varsity 2021
Varsity is a competition which drums up a strong healthy rivalry between Marjon University and Plymouth University, the event usually lasts about a week and gives students a chance to prove themselves against students from Plymouth University. Teams from both...
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Covid Testing – A Major Success [Opinion]
Testing, coupled with the impressive vaccination rollout across the UK has so far proven to be the best combatant against Covid-19. The deadly virus has not only taken over 2 million lives worldwide, but it’s also changed our everyday lives. So, as a university...
Are home testing kits the way of the future?
Weekly testing for students in the UK has become part of their routine with school children now starting to receive home testing kits, but when will this become more widespread? At Plymouth Marjon University, they started up an asymptomatic test centre at the...
Student COVID-19 Testing: The best way of returning to normal?
Following the introduction of Boris Johnson’s COVID-19 roadmap that is designed to ease the UK out of national lockdown, students find themselves returning to in-person teaching almost three months into 2021. While primary school and secondary school students...
Plymouth Marjon University receives £1.8million in order to reduce their environmental impact
In a tweet, released on the 18th March 2021, Plymouth Marjon University have claimed that they have had a successful application resulting them receiving £1.8 million so that they can decarbonise their campus. Not only will they be reducing their carbon footprint, but...
We’re Back!
Varsity is set to return this year, after the pandemic made it impossible for the most anticipated sporting event of the year for both Marjon and Plymouth University to take place. It’s about bringing people together, having fun and good old fashioned competitive...
I’ve been jabbed!
Yesterday was quite a monumental day for me. Being one of the ‘maturest’ students on Marjon campus I’m probably one of the first to have been summoned for my Covid jab. Beforehand I was pretty ambivalent about having it. I knew it was necessary but...
Returning to school – a student’s perspective
Students have been attending lessons in-person for a week now, following the slow ease of national lockdown restrictions from the UK Government. The UK’s third national lockdown started on the 4th January 2021 after a Christmas of relaxed COVID-19 rules. Boris...
Women in Plymouth come forward surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents
After the news about Sarah Everard, more and more women have come forward to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault or even times they have felt uncomfortable in the presence of men. Here in Plymouth, with the presence of two Universities, it means there is a...
Has Cornwall become a playground for the rich?
Cornwall’s affordability crisis is being noticed more and more by locals, as the younger generation struggle to get on the housing ladder. Local business owner Helen Morton, speaks out about her housing situation and what she thinks her children’s future...
When Harry met Meg and Piers joined the party
I rarely ever comment on things like this ongoing story, which feels like it’s never going to end, but as it seems everyone is voicing their own views on the matter, it’s hard not to be forming some kind of opinion of your own. I was so disinterested on...
VAR in the Premier League: Does it work?
VAR is a topic that has polarised the world of football for the better part of four years now, and has been the centre of debate and controversy since its arrival to the biggest leagues in football in 2019. So, first of all, what is VAR? VAR stands for Video Assistant...
1,000kg Nazi blitz bomb detonated in Exeter
Exeter was warned of a ‘big bang’ yesterday after a WW2 bomb was found near the city centre the previous day. Later it was discovered that it was a Nazi blitz bomb which left thousands of students and local residents evacuated from their homes for what they thought...
Justice: Bieber Releases Number 6!
Its official! Justin Bieber has announced that his sixth studio album is on its way. Beliebers get ready, March 19 is the day that many have been waiting for. Justin Bieber’s sixth album Justice is almost here. Every time Bieber releases a new album a new relatable...
15 Not Fair – Injustice in Iran
Heavy metal music to many is about expressing oneself and, as a platform, allows anyone to express how they feel in any way they please. However, in few countries, Metal as a genre is banned, either for its sometimes-blasphemous content, or for how it can affect the...
Leaders, who needs them?
Technology and the internet have allowed the idea of the masses to govern themselves. With the arrival of significant data and crowdsourcing, control can be maintained within the population without the government leading. So, what is the democratic future looking like...
Nightmare neighbour making lockdown ‘completely unbearable’
When lockdown hit back in March 2020, it resulted in the nation spending the majority of the past year stuck behind the doors of their homes. During the national lockdowns, our councils have seen an increase in noise complaints. This was expected due to people working...
Covid vaccine rollout to be completed sooner than expected
The prime minister has pledged to offer all adults in the Uk their first dose of the Coronavirus vaccine by 31st July, this comes two months sooner than previously expected. Over a quarter of the population have already received the jab and the government hopes they...
Tamar Bridge suicides – can anything be done?
Last weekend, local news reported another suicide on the Tamar Bridge. This highlighted an issue which, as a resident of Saltash myself, we rarely ever hear about. In my experience of living in the town for 23 years; bridge suicides are something people rarely discuss...
How catastrophic will the post covid-19 fallout be for apprenticeships in Plymouth?
As lockdowns and restrictions continue, job training and opportunities lessen. In April 2020 it was reported that there was an 80% reduction for apprenticeship starts in the UK. The focus has become heavily reliant on the theory and learning of the training, rather...
The Cuban sandwich
Here is my recipe for a really tasty ham sandwich that you can make yourself at home, this recipe comes from a loose adaptation of the Cuban sandwich which usually involves generous helpings of ham, roast pork, cheese and gherkins (or pickles) put between a sandwich...
Hope…
HOPE… it’s all we have This morning, as usual, I ventured out on my morning walk so the dog and I could both have our daily exercise. Once again it’s yet another dull, dank and drizzly February day, with nothing much to look forward...
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov – Recap
Alexander Volkov def Alistair Overeem via TKO (Main Event) The power and precision of Alexander Volkov proved too much for the Dutch veteran to handle, with the outright favourite getting the victory at the UFC Apex. With the two originally supposed to fight a...
Word of the day…
Dreck Definition: noun – slang 1 excrement; dung 2 worthless trash; junk My favourite word which I have stumbled across so far today is dreck. Once again, it perfectly describes it’s meaning, and is an apt word for much of what you may find online these...
Does N’Golo Kante have a future at Chelsea? ‘The battle for the central midfield spot”
Since Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at Chelsea Football Club a couple of weeks ago, the philosophy of the club has changed quite dramatically since the departure of Chelsea legend Frank Lampard who despite only being at the club for 18 months left the club in 9th...
Covid vaccination passports may be the only way for us to travel again
It’s been nearly two years since a lot of us have been on a covid free holiday and the idea of being able to hop on a plane and travel somewhere warm seems unimaginable. That was until British Officials announced that they are planning a system in which travellers may...
Graham Potter – The New Manager Of The Month?
Is Graham Potter to be the new Premier League Manger of the Month? It has not been an easy ride for the Seagulls with the teams first win of this year against Leeds in early January. Potter is up against Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Manchester City’s Pep...
Lowe and Schumacher Sign Long-Term
Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe, along with his assistant manager and right-hand man Steven Schumacher, have both committed their future to the Pilgrims, signing new contracts that will keep them at the club until 2024. Lowe, who has seemingly become a popular...
Kit4Kids Crowdfunder campaign started to supply over 375 laptops for Cornish schools.
The Kit4Kids campaign has been started to provide Cornish schools with much-needed laptops and data dongles. There are currently over 1800 children in Cornwall without access to a computer or affordable data connection which can negatively impact on their education,...
Thinking of getting a dog? Read this first…..
So, you think you like dogs? They’re cute fluffy bundles of endless fun, aren’t they? Well, read on and you may change your mind… It is often said ‘a dog is for life not just for Christmas’ and this is absolutely true. But there are many...
Why Can’t My Grandad Play For Athletic Bilbao?
My Grandad would love to play for Bilbao, especially as my grandmother loves the shirt, unchanged since creation all the way back in 1903. But when someone asks you to name a Spanish football club you almost instantly think of one of the ‘big three’, being Barcelona,...
Kevin Hart agrees to play Roland in upcoming Borderlands movie
American comedian Kevin Hart has agreed to play the role of Roland in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular RPG/looter-shooter, after long negotiations. The news was revealed on the official Borderlands Facebook account, with the company behind the popular...
Covid-19 VS Mental Health
So far, the pandemic has taken the lives of nearly 100,000 British citizens. Due to covid, there has been an increase in another huge problem amongst our communities. Mental health. We have all spent the past year in isolation, unable to see or talk to our loved ones...
What’s going on Microsoft?
The latest next-gen consoles are out but most of us may have to wait a little while longer until we can get our hands on one. Some of you may have noticed retail outlets raising the price of Microsoft’s Xbox live gold membership in the months leading up to the...
Players to Managers
In recent years, scores and scores of ex professional players have made the leap to management, the likes of Steven Gerrard at Rangers, Frank Lampard at Derby County and Chelsea, Ole Gunnar Solskær at Manchester United and Scott Parker at Fulham are just a few...
Frank Lampard – The Complete Package?
‘Super Frankie Lampard’ is undoubtably one of Chelsea’s greatest ever players to grace the pitch at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder player 648 games for the Blues and is their all time record goal scorer, hitting the back of the net a cool 211 times. He won all there...
Did Sir Alex Ferguson’s Influence on Officials Effect How Successful He Was?
The hairdryer. A term most football fans know is synonymous with Manchester United and more specifically Sir Alex Ferguson. A brief explanation of the term would be ‘the heat generated from perhaps the Premier League’s most successful ever manager’s mouth as he towers...
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Protected: Sports Mental Health Pod – Ep.26
The reality of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
With months of hard work, trials and dedication the medical scientists are now distributing batches of the vaccination out to healthcare workers, the elderly and the vulnerable. Margaret Keenan was the first person to get this jab, 91 years of age in the next week and...
Aston Villa vs Everton Called off Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
On Sunday 17th January 2021, Aston Villa was set to host Everton for a Premier League match but unfortunately due to Villa’s training ground staying closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the game had to be postponed. This isn’t the first time Aston Villa have...
Are the rumours of Donald Trump true?
As more progress is made, trials continue and doses being given out- conspiracy theories begin to arise. It was not too long ago that it was announced that Donald trump and his wife, Melania Trump, had tested positive for Covid-19. From then on they were admitted to a...
Manchester United draw Liverpool in Huge FA Cup Game
On Monday 11th January 2021, the FA Cup round 4 draw was held, and saw many big games made, but not as big as Manchester United taking on Liverpool at Old Trafford. This match is considered one of the best rivalries in football that stems back to 1894 when the two...
The True Effects Of Social Media On Society
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The Siege at the Capitol – and the White Privilege it shows (audio)
https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2021/01/US-Capitol-Siege-White-privilege.m4a TRANSCRIPT: At around 2pm yesterday, January 6th, Trump supporters entered the US Capitol building, rioting about the election vote. The building was locked down, with some workers...
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The effect of video games on mental health
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Brockhampton: A Comeback From Controversy
To detail Brockhampton’s anticipated return in 2021, I, Ryan McCabe, discuss how the band’s history could affect the success of their new album on release: https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/doughnut/files/2021/01/Brockhampton.m4a...
2021: The end of the Tampon Tax
While 2020 mainly brought us hardships and struggles, many hoped 2021 would be a better year for all, and we seem to be off on a better foot. As of the 1st January 2021, the so-called ‘Tampon Tax’ is being abolished in England. About bloody time. Sanitary...
What Formula One can Learn from the 2020 Season
Formula One is officially over for 2020 – and what a year it has been. With COVID-19 shaking up the entire calendar, we were treated to an unforgettable season at some of the world’s greatest tracks. F1, this year, has been one of the most action-packed...
Discrimination within the Uk’s acting industry
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Devon to Join Tier 3 Following Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Plymouth and the rest of Devon have been moved to the Tier 3 COVID-19 restrictions following a revision to the tier system by the Government this evening. The changes are due to take place at 12:00am on 31st December 2020, following a rise in COVID-19 cases over the...
The joys and the agony….
Ask anyone who’s become a mum what it’s like, and I can guarantee they’ll never be able to describe the magnitude of how it feels. Firstly, please don’t misunderstand, I realise how lucky I am to have had the good fortune to bear three healthy children, and I will...
Nightmare In New York
New York is the city most people think of when they hear the phrase The American Dream, the national ethos of the United States. Based on the principles of freedom, prosperity, and success. However, the Big Apple has been subject to a drastic decline in recent years,...
Sergio Perez to replace Alexander Albon at Red Bull in 2021
Racing Point’s Sergio Perez officially revealed to the world yesterday morning that he has signed for Red Bull Racing, replacing Alexander Albon to partner Max Verstappen for the 2021 season. The Mexican signed a one-year contract with Red Bull after being...
Dota 2’s 7.28 update has launched with new hero “Hoodwinked”
Dota 2 has just received its latest update, adding a new furry-fiend and multiple hero changes. Steams most popular MOBA Dota 2, has just unveiled its 120th hero; a squirrel wielding a crossbow named “Hoodwink” along with many new game-play changes,...
COVID-19: How will it affect our 2021?
2020 has been a year to forget after the discovery of an unknown virus in Wuhan, Eastern China now known as COVID-19. The virus came and swept all of us by storm with what started as a few reports from the Chinese city turning into a worldwide pandemic in mid-March...
Swift vs Scooter: The story so far
Taylor Swift had responded to the recent news that Scooter Braun has sold her masters for $300 million. With Swift in an ongoing battle to own the rights to her own music, let’s take a look back at the story so far, and how this only emphasises the feminist icon she...
Riches to “Rags”: The story of Team Fortress 2
“Welcome to Team Fortress 2. After nine years in development, hopefully it would’ve been worth the wait.” When gamers around the world heard Gabe Newell speak those now iconic words in a simple in-game tutorial message on October 10th, 2007, few could predict what...