2021: A Year In Review
Every year, the Mallard asks its contributors to reflect on the last twelve months, and the next twelve to come. We are very grateful that this year, as terrible as it may have been,...
Sarah Stook
10 Historical What Ifs | Sarah Stook
We’re fascinated by ‘what ifs?’ What if we picked another university? What if we didn’t go on a second date with that person? What if we did get that job? History is no exception....
The T-Word | Sarah Stook
It seems politicians are afraid to talk about terrorism. They’re terrified of being deemed racist or wrong or hateful.
The Perils of the Aid Sector | Sarah Stook
Foreign aid is a somewhat controversial subject. Those in favour argue that as a developed nation, we are morally obligated to help those who need it. They argue that it will improve the lives...
Virginia Surprise and New Jersey Squeeze: What you missed in the US November elections | Sarah Stook
Here’s what you missed on American elections 2021: Gubernatorial Virginia- Republican Glenn Youngkin v Democrat Terry McAuliffe With incumbent Ralph Northam ineligible for re-election under Virginia rules that don’t allow consecutive terms, he was...
Bodies With Vaginas & Other Erasures of Women | Sarah Stook
The once-respected medical journal Lancet has not been having a good few days. In its latest issue, the journal decided to discuss the issue of period poverty and menstrual shame. All very noble until...
Top 10 Queen Consorts | Sarah Stook
They say that behind every great man is a great woman. One supposes that is true. A strong marriage and partnership can be a true asset. Sometimes, it may not be the marriage, but...
Nancy Wake | Sarah Stook
“The White Mouse”. It is not a name one would associate with fear and dread, especially when it belonged to a thirty year old woman. When one reads about her, it’s as though you’re...
10 Best Classic Books | Sarah Stook
Ah, the classics. They’re beloved by some, whilst others angrily slog through them in GCSE English. From Tolstoy to Hemingway, classics reach across the globe and bring us exciting stories. During lockdown, reading soared...
10 Best Books on International Politics | Sarah Stook
When we read books about politics, many of us may be more inclined to read about what happens in the Anglosphere. It’s natural really- it’s our language, closer to our culture and what we...
