Friday Roundup

In this article: During the lead-up to the 2016 US Presidential election, Donald Trump adopted ‘Make America Great Again’ as his iconic slogan. In his first term, his supporters point to economic protectionism, selective foreign policy, and a hard line on immigration as evidence that he prioritises his country. However, those on the other side of the political divide, and even some senior Republicans, argue that his policies do not make America great. With the 2024 election polls on a knife edge, the key question many are asking is: Would Trump’s policies really ‘Make America Great Again’?

By Ben Chambers

In this article: Nearly 20% of Britons state that the price of concert tickets has prevented them from attending. This poll indicates a growing public sentiment that live entertainment is becoming less accessible. There are many justifications as to why some live entertainment has really spiked up in its prices. Yet, millions of people are still accessing these highly sought-after live events and it would be false to state that nothing is being done to combat the industry practices which make live entertainment events costly.

By Grace Leather

In this article: The number of people going to university has risen significantly over the last few decades and doing a degree is increasingly seen as an important, if not necessary step on the way to a successful career. However, this increasing demand for university education has led to more universities and courses popping up, some of which inevitably don’t lead to good outcomes. This has prompted many to brand these courses a rip-off but others argue that university has a unique value regardless of the job it gets you. Are these degrees really a waste of money?

By Kit Swift

In this article: We will look at the question of the legalisation of assisted death in the UK. Assisted dying involves a physician deliberately prescribing end-of-life medication and means to a terminally ill patient. Some argue that the legalisation of assisted death gives the terminally ill patient a ‘choice’ to have a dignified death on their terms. However, others argue that legalisation may induce a slippery slope to broader distrust in the healthcare system and negatively alter social attitudes toward the terminally ill.

By Ellen Revell