March 2022 – Plymouth Gazette

Do Students feel empathy about World Events?

15Mar

By Saam HasanNo Comments

Do Students feel empathy about World Events?

Empathy is perhaps the one thing of value in this world that is not subject to limitations of scarcity. The Ukrainian refugee crisis currently being caused by a Russian invasion is at the forefront of the conversation. Despite the supposed low degree of effort needed to empathize with others, humans do not find empathy as naturally as they arguably should. Normally we are perfectly able to do the obvious in order to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. For example, being sensitive to each other's identities, not voting incompetent people into power, or not paying to watch the Star Wars sequel trilogy, or…you know what never mind. Regardless of whether or not we make the effort to carry out our societal duties, empathy at the very least should be doable. It does not cost anything...

15Mar

By Owain GullamNo Comments

Entertainment

Who runs Plymouth Confessions?

Plym_Confessions has been running for years. Semester two is in full flow and that means so is the famous Plymouth Confessions Instagram. Plymouth Gazette was lucky enough to have a sit down and a cuppa with the admin of Plymouth confessions. Plymouth Confessions pages have had a varied and vast history, but by far the best known is @plym_confessions. I tracked down the admin of the page, which has made even more of a splash. It shares stories and helpful information to keep people informed and safe. The page typically shares funny stories and gimmicks sent in by the students of Plymouth, but often shares experiences related to spiking and assault. A conversation with the confessions admin Who started the page? I didn’t start it, I took over the page in January 20...

University of Plymouth Pole Dancers get back on the Pole

11Mar

By Bethany VernonNo Comments

Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Events, Plymouth, Sport, Student's Union

University of Plymouth Pole Dancers get back on the Pole

A trio of dancers skillfully present coordination and teamwork. The University of Plymouth Pole Dancing Club hosted an event celebrating the skill and dedication of its pole dancers. In their first showcase since the pandemic, twelve club pole dancers performed routines to their chosen music in December. It was a chance for performers to demonstrate their creativity and individuality at a fun and supportive event. Crowds saw the pole dancers first showcase in nearly two years. On 6th December, from 6:30pm crowds eagerly gathered in the SU for the sold-out show. The mood was set with pulsing music from some of the biggest female artists, including Beyonce, Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. Tables and chairs enclosed the stage area, where two poles were set up. This set-up created an e...

SABBATICAL ELECTION – From Nintendo Switches, a year at Cineworld, to Student Policy

2Mar

By Samuel PritchardNo Comments

SABBATICAL ELECTION – From Nintendo Switches, a year at Cineworld, to Student Policy

Go vote at upsu.com! It is that time of year again when students run in their masses to the ballot boxes to elect a new sabbatical officer team. Most of the current sabbatical officer team are not rerunning due to election rules preventing candidates from staying on the sabbatical team for more than two years. A constitutional rule like being the President of the United States of America, being on the Sabbatical Team is deemed more admirable than the actual most powerful office in the western world. How do the Sabbatical Officer elections work? The Sabbatical Officer elections, use a ranked voting system, where the voter can vote who they would prefer as the elected official. So, candidates A, B and C are all facing an election but the voter, let’s call them Polly Tizian who s...