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THE SOAS Spirit

About us

The SOAS Spirit is your independent student-run newspaper with an on-campus presence since 1936. At the Spirit we aim to hold those in positions of power accountable and produce content which is informative, thought-provoking and entertaining.

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the team

This year, the team that makes everything happen is made up of 25 people. They are a group of dedicated students who work incredibly hard to get the paper into your hands, and onto your devices, four times a year.

Meet the Team

Write for us

At the Spirit, we are always looking for new writers. Whether you are a seasoned vet, or new to the writing game, the Spirit will gladly welcome you. We monitor our social media and emails constantly, so reach out if you are interested.

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Recent posts

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By Hiba Ul-Hasan, BA History

When Poptimism goes too far

By Ella Dorn, BA Chinese and Linguistics ‘Here come the girls!’ proclaimed a Guardian article this s…

Feminist Masterpiece or Giant Infomercial?

By Melina Tavakoli Moghaddam, BA Politics and International Politics “Aspiring female director…

SOAS Student Union Refurbishments Causes Shock, Disappointment, and Anger Amongst Student Body

By Sam Landis, BA Social Anthropology and International Relations “As SOAS continues to market…

News

Our writers report on a vast array of topics, covering news at SOAS, Nationally and Internationally. Whatever your interest, we have something here for you.

Opinions

Our opinions section is a reflection of the diverse and multifaceted beliefs of the SOAS community.

Features

In this section discover a range of articles including human interest stories, profiles, instructionals, recipes and more. 

Culture

 Keep up to date with what’s happening around you with our culture section, that covers a range of films, books, movies, exhibitions and fashion. 

Sports & societies

Stay up to date with Sports both internationally and locally, and learn about the incredible societies SOAS has to offer.