In The News Our Keele

Courts stop the sink!

landfill has been viewed with disdain and distaste since 2016 when excessive hydrogen sulphide gas started to bleed from the landfill. These numbers were discovered to have been under-reported by a (very timely) audit in August 2023, due to improperly calibrated hydrogen sulphide gas monitors. This led to the Environment

The Shallot

CIA-Backed Candidates Win Student Union Elections

Another year, another round of voting for our Student Union representatives. We might pretend not to notice, but the shabby truth is this: the CIA is once again investing tremendous resources to install its handpicked puppets into the four officer positions—for the sole purpose of advancing American interests on British soil. It’s time to wake […]

In The News

English Heritage: going under?

Many people have heard of English Heritage, and many have held a membership at some point in their lives. However, the organisation now faces a possible threat due to ongoing financial losses. Should English Heritage collapse, over 400 properties could be at risk—facing abandonment or even privatisation. If privatised, these sites could become inaccessible to […]

Opinion Our Keele

Student Union’s clubnights: a review

In an attempt to cater for everyone, Keele Student Union nights often leave many disappointed or disinterested. Despite their attempts to offer themed nights, many of these fall short of expectations, leading to complaints from students. However, many, including myself, and particularly those from the Athletics Union, still frequently attend SU nights and have a […]

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Metrolink tram tragedy

-Credit:Jake Lindley / Manchester Evening News On Saturday, 22nd February, tragedy struck in Manchester city centre when a Metrolink tram collided with a van at around 10am, resulting in the death of 3-year-old Louisa (Lulu) Palmisano. The van had dangerously pulled out in front of the tram, which was unable to stop in time. The […]

Science & Tech

Majorana 1: A Major Dealor just Major Hype?

The idea that Microsoft would rather discover a new state of matter than make the Teams calendar even slightly usable—while filling me with rage as a uni student—has shaken the world to its core, and this may be for good reason. Majorana 1, Microsoft’s new chip, has just eight qubits. Despite this small number, what […]

In The News Our Keele

Preview of May election

This May signals the return of local elections to the borough of Newcastle under Lyme for the first time since 2022. There are nine seats up for grabs within the Staffordshire County Council across the borough, all of which voted for the Conservative Party at the last election, in a clean sweep that saw Labour […]