Holocaust Survivor Leaves Lasting Impression on College
Lewis Wright Josephine Butler College student and Regional Ambassador, Holocaust Educational Trust considers a memorable evening at Butler, in the company of Janine Webber.
On Wednesday 15 February, Polish-born holocaust survivor Janine Webber, 84, shared her incredible testimony with Durham University staff and students, as well as members of the local community, at Josephine Butler College. Read Full Article.
Meet the Butler Society: Disney Society
Moving away from the sports field and into the JCR Lounge, Sports Editor Lewis Wright learns more about Butler Disney Society by interviewing Co-Presidents Sarah Pattinson and Hannah Graham.
Butler Summers: A beginner’s guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Isobel Roser tells us about her experience as a reviewer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The Edinburgh Fringe is undoubtedly the greatest arts festival in the world, spanning 25 days and spawning world-class comedic and theatrical talent. However, for the uninitiated, the Fringe can prove something of an overwhelming minefield. This beginner’s guide will help you navigate your way around everything the Fringe has to offer, enabling you to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Read Full Article.
Butler Media Society: Supporting ITV News on the night of the EU Referendum
Butler Media Society tell us about their latest work experience opportunity with ITV News.
I’m sure we all remember the tumultuous events of the 23rd June and its chaotic political aftermath. Members of Butler Media Society were at the heart of the action, having been invited to report on the overnight local vote counts for ITV Tyne Tees News. Read More.
Meet the Butler Society: AccaPitches
Nina Attridge gives us an insight into the world of AccaPitches, one of Butler’s multiple a cappella societies.
Somewhere between the shining talent of AccaButler and the questionable song choices of Pitch, Please, there lies an a cappella group much more suited to your average Jo(sephine). Read More.
Meet the Butler Society: Tennis Society – ‘Everyone is welcome to join’
In the first of a series of insights into Butler’s varied and wonderful societies, Lewis Wright interviews Tennis Society C0-President Tom Preston.
Joining new clubs and societies is a major part the ‘University experience’, and the huge array of choice both within and outside of college life is something that makes Durham and specifically Josephine Butler College so unique. Read More.
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