features
By Hasan Almusawi, LLB Law The question of whether we are truly the proprietors of our bodies has been a surprisingly obscure one. While it is easy to assume that we obviously own our own bodies because we carry them throughout the entirety of our lives, the law surrounding the
News
By Tom Matsuda, BA Japanese and International Relations In an effort to re-assert her control over her party, Prime Minister Theresa May has reshuffled her cabinet. The news comes after her political power has been stifled by the loss of her majority in last summer’s election. The move, labelled
Featured Articles
By Tom Matsuda, BA Japanese and International Relations Areas of SOAS’ Paul Webley Wing in the Senate House building are set to undergo a series of renovations from May onwards. Over a period of 18 months, sections of the building will be cordoned off and renovated. Once an area has
features
Who: SOAS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR What: We are a small, friendly group who sing songs from all over the world, such as Spain, Kenya, Ghana, Wales, England, Russia, Bulgaria and more. It is a completely relaxed atmosphere and there are no auditions. We are always willing to learn requested songs
News
By Zain Hussain, MA International Politics The Israeli Government has published a list of organisation that endorse the Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions Movement (BDS) against the Israeli government. BDS aims to put pressure on Israel to end its occupation of the West Bank and its blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Opinion
By Emma Ruiters, MSc Development Economics Mark Twain once said: “Truth is stranger than fiction.” If the portrait of Donald Trump in Fire and Fury is by any degree accurate, we should all be terrified. If the leader of the Free World (and in theory the most powerful man on
Opinion
By Yasar Ohle LL.M. Law and Gender In response of my article on the ‘Aladdin Musical’ in the December edition of the SOAS Spirit, I received a comment on the online addition of the website that read: “Who is being misrepresented??? Agrabah is a fictional city you nonce.” In
Opinion
By Becca Thompson, MSc Development Economics A group of pro-Trump protestors attempted to make a citizen’s arrest of London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, as he stood to make the keynote speech at the Fabian Society’s New Year Conference on Saturday 13 January. One man from the group proudly told
Featured Articles
Yes, I heard when you said, “Who is this idiot?” just after reading the headline. Well, I am a twenty-something postgraduate student who loves politics but has very little idea about American politics, and no idea whatsoever about state policies of America. This piece is not about Trump and his
Opinion
By Kushie Amin, With great urgency, President Trump has decided to meddle in another region’s affairs, causing instability and provoking chaos. Trump declared last month that Jerusalem is to be recognised formally as the capital of Israel. To mark this change, the US embassy will move from Tel Aviv
Sport and Societies
By Youssra Elmagboul, BA Economics and Development When designing these workshops it was imperative that they were focused on sport, and the culture surrounding it, as many students have already taken part in a workshop during their respective freshers’ weeks. While the opening section of the workshops is largely still
Sport and Societies
By Sophie Bennett, BA Development Studies It’s that time of year again; the SOAS Warriors take on the Sea of Red, London Met. In a battle of over 20 games across 11 sports SOAS will showcase its best athletes in a bid to take this years title. Games will