November 2020 – Plymouth Gazette

No New Worlds – Art, Plymouth and History

28Nov

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No New Worlds – Art, Plymouth and History

BY YASMINE JELLEY (C) Lucas Voss During this second lockdown, many students felt an abundance of frustration as the university dynamic became instantly uncertain. Something that is quite clear is the fact that student experience will not be quite the same. With the majority of lectures existing online, having something to get out of the house for will be very beneficial. Between 4th September until the 29th November (American Thanksgiving), an art installation has been established to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of The Mayflower. In recognition of the history, the project has been titled 'Speedwell' after The Mayflower's companion ship. With coronavirus causing a multitude of event cancellations this year, thankfully this event was able to survive due its outd...

Miss-Placement: The Impact Of Coronavirus On Student Placements

BY RORY EAVES In a world where Microsoft advertised a job that requires 8 years experience in a programming language that has only existed for 5, it’s quite obvious how highly companies value prior work experience. That, however, can be difficult to come by for new graduates, which is why more and more students are opting for courses that offer the opportunity of a placement. Placements come in 2 varieties – work or study. Both are pretty self-explanatory, and you might be quick to dismiss study placements as less worth your while (who would choose to study for an extra year willingly?); however, that isn’t the case. Both forms of placements have their pros and cons, but one thing that they share in common is that they both stand out on a CV. 2020 has, unsurprisingly, brought its...

US Presidential Election 2020: What you Need to Know

BY OWAIN GULLAM If 2020 couldn’t be more confusing, the position of ‘Leader of the Free World’ is up for grabs and the race to take it has been hectic to say the least. Today, on the last day of campaigning and voting, America will choose the President of the United States. Whilst we’ve all been watching, there is a lot we might not understand, which isn’t helpful considering the anticipation big events can bring. This aims to be a one-stop-shop to quell any immediate questions. The Polls Get it Wrong The biggest thing we'll see from mainstream news outlets leading up to the time polls will close is that Biden has been leading by 8+ points with strong consistency. It is true that these polls are strong for Biden, and that any candidate would do well to ha...