Previously Held Positions: Comment Editor (2021-2022), Deputy Music Editor (2020-2021)
The Myth of American Exceptionalism is dead
By Michael Athey
Michael Athey argues it is only America's various and prominent social justices that hold the title of exceptional.
The Batman: A Gritty Take on the Caped Crusader’s Story
Michael Athey looks at Pattinson’s performance and the dark aesthetic of the new Batman film
Tory sleaze leaves a bitter mouthful
The Owen Paterson scandal only scratches the surface of sleaze within the Tory party
Comment Editor's Opinion: Working as a team
Michael Athey on the importance and joy of belonging to a team at university
How football can still come home
Michael Athey looks at how football reform could be more beneficial for the beautiful game than silverware.
Freshers doesn’t define the uni experience
Michael Athey gives his take on why if Freshers' Week isn't quite what you hoped for, you needn't worry.
Muse Mix: The Freshers Playlist
By Kristina Wemyss , Michael Athey , Jack Barton and James Dring
The editors' soundtrack to freshers 2021
The Vinyl Debate: Passionate or Pretentious
By Michael Athey and Alex Roberts
Alex Roberts and Michael Athey give their views on the value of vinyl records
How post punk can relieve lockdown frustration
Michael Athey delves into the working class post punk groups helping him to "decrease the ever-building lockdown pressure."
In Conversation with Matty Mateo
By Kristina Wemyss and Michael Athey
James Dring, aka Matty Mateo, is a rapper and reggaeton artist who studies at the University of York. We caught up with him to find out more about this less common genre and his new music.
