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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.

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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 Kristi Greenwood, BA Japanese Former US president Donald Trump is facing four separate court case…

Julian Assange Extradition Case: The Criminalisation of Journalism 

By Amber Hamed, BA Politics and International Relations Photo Caption: (Stella Morris speaks on the …

The Prominent anti-Putin activist Aleksei Navalny died a month before elections

By Ave Bozic, BA Politics and Korean Former Russian opposition leader and Anti-Putin activist, Aleks…

The Case of Bishop Christopher Sanders – An Unsettling Normality within the Roman Catholic Church

By Matthew McMahon – BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics Source: New York Times opinion pie…

Truss lashes out at “deep state” and “trans activists” at US conservative conference

By Felix Flanagan, BA Politics Photo caption (CPAC Logo, American Conservative Union, Public Domain)…

What On Earth is Going On in the House of Commons? SNP Ceasefire Bill Chaos Explained

By Lilac Carr, BA Politics and International Relations Humza Yousaf, leader of the SNP, stated that …

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.