Features
AS I SEE IT – How Good Grades Can Make You Dumb
Leon Lynn explains why he believes grades aren’t everything, and how taking up hobbies outside of your field can improve intelligence and aid in greater employability opportunities.
It’s All Zoom and Gloom Right Now: How to Stay and Slay at Home During Lockdown 2.0
Gigi Bushell offers her top tips for students on how to best survive lockdown 2.0
AS I SEE IT – Fake It ‘Till You Make It
Gigi Bushell discusses her experience of imposter syndrome and the best ways in which to tackle it.
Surrey’s Award-Winning Placement Year: Stories From the Students it Failed
Charlotte West discusses the potential failings of Surrey’s placement scheme and chats to other students about their experiences.
As I See It – Are Gymshark to Blame for Their Own Backlash to Body Positivity?
Isabel Rolfe looks back at the the controversy following Gymshark’s Instagram post of Nelly London in their activewear and discusses how much the brand are too blame for the negative response
As I See It – Lockdown Had Its Silver Linings
Betsy Goodfellow reflects on her experience on lockdown and considers the potential benefits of the extra time.
Losing My Dad: The Battle Between Grief and Guilt
As it approaches the year anniversary of her father’s death, Bea Costley opens up about her experience of dealing with grief, and the surprising guilt that accompanied it.
Student Wellbeing in a ‘Pre Post-COVID’ World
The Peer Support Team discuss the importance of wellbeing during this difficult time, and the ways in which their new Peer Support Scheme can aid students
“He’s like a second Dad to us” – Surrey Students’ Favourite Night Bus Driver
Charlotte West highlights the Instagram account of the Surrey night bus driver and speaks to fellow students about why he is their favourite.
The Curse of Performative PR
Alex Teng investigates how companies have used Pride and Black Lives Matter to boost their public image, rather than implementing diversity internally.
Three Lessons I Learnt From (Not) Graduating in the Midst of a Pandemic
Final year Rufaro Mazarura discusses the end of her time spent studying at Surrey – sharing her perspective as she moves into a new period of her life.
Learning to take Pride in Coming Out
Deputy Editor Pete Ferguson shares his journey on how he came to terms with taking pride in being LGBTQ+
How Your Favourite Fast Fashion Brands are Exploiting the Pandemic, their Workers and You
Editor in Chief Yasmin Norvill examines the exploitative measures fast fashion companies have asserted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Lives Matter: A Joint Statement
‘The Stag’ has united with various student publications around the country to release a joint statement on the Black Lives Matter Campaign.
A message from LGBT+ Society in support of Black Lives Matter
Sophia Newman writes in support and solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement from her position as the BAME Officer for LGBT+ Society.
SurreyFess Fesses Up: Behind the Confessions with the Admins
Through interviews with the SurreyFess admins, Charlotte West explores the range of challenges they face, from racist hate crimes to overwhelming workloads.
Why Students Should Celebrate Christmas Early (and How to Do it Best)
From festive flat ideas to local events, Charlotte West provides a festive guide on what Surrey Students can do to get in the holiday spirit!
How the GP Freeze Failed Me
Alone without basic healthcare, medication or advice. Pete Ferguson reveals his experience when The Guildowns Group Practice began refusing new patients.
I Dropped Out of my Year Abroad
‘Failure and Fate During my Placement Hunt.’ Charlotte West recounts her recent experience exploring how to spend her penultimate year at surrey.
Endometriosis: Over 13,500 share devastating impact of condition
Despite painfully affecting one in ten women in the UK, endometriosis is often regarded as a hidden condition. Megan d’Ardenne interviews Sophie Weller.