Issue 2 of The Gown is now available across the Queen’s campus. Let us know what you think about the issue, or share your views on any of the articles by leaving a comment.
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First edition of the year out now
The Gown is back for another year at Queen’s, with more regular issues and a fresh new look.
GOWN GIVEAWAY: Win Noah and the Whale Tickets!
Open House Festival have given us tickets for two lucky students to see Noah and the Whale in Custom House Square THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT (23rd September)!
FEATURE: “Inhumane” law to be incorporated into British courts
A nation was veiled in shock early last month as Afghan President Hamid Karzai reinstated the Sharia Personal Status Law. The Afghan president who had previously denounced practices such as forced marriage and intercourse claiming, “These practices are cruel, against our religion and no longer acceptable” (International Women’s Day, Kabul, March 2005), has re-approved a piece of legislation which President Obama has branded “abhorrent”.
An inspirational message
Thanks to Irish Times cartoonist and ex-Gownie Martyn Turner who sent us this brilliant illustration to coincide with our new issue.
FEATURE: Onwards and upwards
Award-winning Irish Times correspondent Conor O’Clery writes about his memories of being involved in The Gown, and gives advice to aspiring journalists.
Your student newspaper
Welcome to a new year at Queen’s, and welcome also to your brand new Gown website. Continue reading