President's Welcome
WelcomebackandahappyNewYear!
Epiphanytermisdefinedbytheprospectofnew beginnings.
Forfreshers,itisanopportunitytomakenewfriends beyondthepeopletheyclungtoinFreshersWeek (perhapsafterdiscoveringtheyarequitedull).For secondyears,it’saperiodofrediscoveryintracingthe previouslyneglectedhauntsoftheBillyB.For finalists,itisareliefofsortsbeingthelastchanceto properlyenjoyDurhambeforethetumultofexams.
FortheUnion,thistermwillalsoholdnew beginnings.Wewillalleviatetheprevailingsenseof anxiety,inherenttoablack-tiebrigadingsocietylike ourown,bymakingitclearthatnotpossessing certainitemsofclothingisneverabarriertoentry.
Forthefirsttimeever,thistermwillalsoseeusopen ourdoorsmoreoftentonon-members,givingthem theopportunitytochooseanytwoeventstoattend, freeofcharge,throughthebrandnewtrybeforeyou buyscheme.
Reputation,however,istooshallowawave;aboveall else,wemustbeseentobeopenandaccessibleaswe welcomesomeofthemostdistinguishedpeopleof ourtimeandfacilitatethemostcontentious,groundbreakingdebates.
Inorganisingtheterm,itwouldbean understatement to say that I have become wedded to the Union. In keepingwithmyvows,thistermwe’ll debate something old (Church of England), something new (leaving the ECHR), something borrowed (drugs motion) and something that leaves many of us feeling painstakingly blue (Valentine’sDay).
Isincerelyhopeyouenjoythetermand encourage you to get involved if you havethetime.Wearenothingwithout the remarkable contributions of our members.
What is the Union?
The Durham Union Society is Durham’s oldest and largest student society. Founded in 1842, the Union plays a unique role in the collegiate system of Durham University. It brings together students from across the university in a way no other student society can.
The Union guiding principle of free speech lays the foundation for rigorous debate and discussion. Our debating chamber on Palace Green is a place to listen and engage with people from all walks of life, guest speakers and fellow students alike.
Today, the Union takes a much bigger role in Durham life. On top of our debates and addresses from exceptional speakers, we host free Members’ socials and termly headline balls. We are the home of competitive debating on campus. We send multiple teams to the European and World Universities Debating Championships every year.
"No one should under-estimate the value of student debating societies.DurhamenjoysadistinguishedtraditionandIlookback on my visit to this historic society as an evening of excitement and humour."
MichaelHeseltine-FormerDeputyPrimeMinisterand SecretaryofStateforDefence,16thNovember1983
Getting Involved
There are many ways to get involved with the Union, organising our debates, addresses and socials each term is a huge task involving numerous elected officers and committees. Getting involved comes with some perks, General Committee members get the opportunity to live above 24 North Bailey Club and vote on constitutional amendments.
President's Committee
House Committee
Social Committee
Equalities Committee
Secretary's Committee Rules Committee*
Note: Rules Committee is elected from the General Committee
Email returningofficer@dus.org.uk if you would like to run for a committee
BicentenaryJointDebate with
The Oxford Union Society
The Cambridge Union Society
The Durham Union Society
The Trinity College Dublin University Philosophy Society
Kindly supported by DHL UK
Saturday, 28th January at The Oxford Union
In Collaboration with the Durham University Philosophy Society
Lost Faith in the Church of England
Proposition
The Revd Calvin Robinson is a political commentator and deacon in the Free Church of England. He hosts "Common Sense Crusade" on GB News
The Revd Dr Johannes Arens is a Parish Priest and the Chaplain to De Montfort University. He was formerly the Canon Precentor of Leicester Cathedral.
The Revd Dr Stephen Cherry is the Dean of King's College, Cambridge. A former Canon of Durham Cathedral, he is an alumnus of St Chad's College.
Opposition
The Rt Revd Dr John Inge is the current Bishop of Worcester. He is a Member of the House of Lords and a former Secretary of the Durham Union.
The Rt Revd Paul Butler is the current Bishop of Durham. He is a Member of the House of Lords.
Anne Atkins is an author and broadcaster. She has written four novels and is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's "Thought for the Day".
This House believes
The BBC is a Force for Good
Proposition
Ian Gregory is a former television news producer for BBC World TV. He ran the BBC's coverage of major conferences like the G7 and World Economic Forum.
Matt Williams is a former BBC Radio sports presenter. He has worked on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 5 live. He now works on Greatest Hits Radio.
Opposition
Rebecca Ryan is the Campaign Director of Defund the BBC which seeks to change the BBC charter. She also founded the StandUp4Brexit campaign.
Peter Barnes is a political commentator and strategist. He is a regular contributor on GB News and Talk TV.
Leave the European Convention on Human Rights
Proposition
Steven Barrett is a barrister at Radcliffe Chambers and the law writer for The Spectator He regularly commentates on UK and EU constitutional law.
Professor Andrew Tettenborn is the Chair of Law at Swansea University. He has written on the ECHR in The Times, The Spectator and the Daily Mail.
Speaker TBC
Opposition
Sir Bob Neill MP is a Conservative Party Member of Parliament. He is a barrister and Chair of the Justice Select Committee.
Lord Verdirame KC is a barrister at Twenty Essex and a Professor of International Law at King's College London. He is a Member of the House of Lords.
Alexander Horne is a barrister at Cornerstone Barristers and a Visiting Professor at Durham Law School. He is a former legal advisor to Parliament.
Regime Change is
Iran's Only Hope
Proposition
Omid Djalili is an actor, comedian and writer of Iranian Baháʼí heritage He has been a vocal critic of the current Iranian regime.
Professor Anoush Ehteshami is the Nasser alMohammad al-Sabah Chair in International Relations at Durham's SGIA.
Elika Ashoori is a British-Iranian actress who cut her hair on live TV in support of Iranian women. Her father Anoosheh was detained in Iran for 4 years.
Opposition
Elijah J. Magnier is a war correspondent and Middle East political analyst. He has published 2 books on the wars in Iraq and Syria.
Adam Albazy is the Durham Union Society Treasurer and is specialising his dissertation on the Iranian regime.
Speaker TBC
This House would Say 'No' to Drugs
Proposition
Shaun Attwood is a former ecstasy trafficker turned YouTuber, activist and author He has 726k subscribers on YouTube.
Speaker TBC
Speaker TBC
Opposition
Charlotte Nichols MP is a Labour Party Member of Parliament. She was formerly the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities.
Dr Daniel D'Hotman de Villiers is a medical doctor and Rhodes Scholar at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.
Christopher Snowdon is the Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs. His research covers tobacco and recreational drugs.
This House believes Britain is a
Meritocracy
Proposition
The Rt Hon Lord Tony Sewell CBE is the Chair of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities He is a Member of the House of Lords.
The Rt Hon Lord Dominic Johnson CBE is the current Minister of State for Investment. He is a former Secretary of the Durham Union.
Andy Carter JP MP is a Conservative Party Member of Parliament. He is the former Managing Director of GMG Radio, the owner of Smooth Radio.
Opposition
Joe Seddon is the founder and CEO of Zero Gravity, a social enterprise supporting low-income students into universities and careers.
Ray Lewis is a youth worker and was Deputy Mayor of London for Young People under Boris Johnson.
Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE is the UK's first Professor of Social Mobility. He was previously the CEO of the Sutton Trust, a social mobility charity.
This House believes Baroness Thatcher was a Feminist Icon
Speakers to be revealed...
Friday, 3rd February
Members Debate Night
Drinks, debating, and no external speakers...
Our members debate night is a return to our finest and oldest tradition, encouraging members to get involved and deliver a speech at the despatch box.
Applications to deliver a opening speech will be publicised early in the term and members of all and no debating experience are encouraged to apply.
After those brief opening speeches all members will be given the opportunity to speak at the despatch box and participate, whether that be through delivering a meticulously crafted speech or winging it on the night!
Farewell Debate: This House agrees
Tool
There is a Tool for Every Task, and a Task for Every
The farewell debate is light-hearted way of bringing the term to a close, packed with jokes and inevitable innuendos.
Mathew Brooker
Aide-de-Camp
Proposition
Jerry Li Spiritual Advisor
Alex McDermott Soldier
Opposition
Aditya Sharma Consigliere Tom Stoner Devoted Father Adam Albazy Contrarian
Friday 17th March - 8.30pm
In conversation with...
Sir Geoffrey Nice KC
Between 1998 and 2006, Sir Geoffrey worked for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, notably leading the prosecution of Slobodan Milošević, former President of Serbia. Sir Geoffrey chaired the China Tribunal into forced organ harvesting and currently chairs the Uyghur Tribunal.
Tuesday 10th January - 8.30pm
Working in the White House:
Richard Goldberg
During the Donald Trump Presidency, Richard served as the Director for Countering Iranian Weapons of Mass Destruction on the White House's National Security Council. Richard is a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and previously worked as Chief of Staff to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.
Tuesday 17th January - 8.30pm
In conversation with...
Nimco Ali OBE
Co-founder of the Daughters of Eve and The Five Foundation, Nimco campaigns to eliminate female genital mutilation globally She formerly advised the Home Office on tackling violence again women but resigned over differences with current Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Tuesday 24th January - 8.30pm
Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine
Serving as Prime Minister between February 2014 and April 2016, he entered office following the Revolution of Dignity. He coordinated Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion of Crimea and insurgency in the Donbas. He formerly served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Thursday 26th January - 7.00 pm
In conversation with...
Dov Forman
Dov Forman is the co-author of "Lily's Promise: How I Survived Auschwitz and Found the Strength to Live", a five-time Sunday Times bestselling book sharing his great-grandmother's story. During the lockdown, Dov began raising awareness of the Holocaust and rising Antisemitism on Twitter and TikTok. In 2021 he was awarded a Points of Light award by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Holocaust Memorial Day - Friday 27th January
Friday 27th January - 8.30pm
Sir Andrew McFarlane
President of the Family Division
The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane KC is the current President of the Family Division of the High Court of Justice and Head of Family Justice.
From 2011 to 2018, Sir Andrew served as a Lord Justice of the Appeals Courts, the second highest court in England and Wales. Sir Andrew is an alumnus of Collingwood College.
Thursday 2nd February - 8.30pm
Peter Hitchens
Journalist and Political Commentator
A self-described Burkean conservative, social democrat and Anglo-Gaullist, Peter's views on same-sex marriage and recreational drug use have sparked controversy. Beginning his career in Moscow as a foreign correspondent, he has written for The Mail on Sunday since 2000. In 2010, Peter won The Orwell Prize for Journalism. Monday 6th February - 8.30pm
Tiernan Brady
LGBT+ Rights Campaigner
Tiernan led the successful "Yes Equality" campaign in Ireland's marriage equality referendum, seeing 62% of voters favour legalising same-sex marriage He joined "Australians for Equality" in 2016 The group was at the forefront of the victorious "Yes" campaign in Australia's 2017 referendum.
Monday 13th February - 8.30pm
Lord Frost
Former Chief Brexit Negotiator
The Rt Hon Lord Frost CMG was appointed as the UK's Chief Negotiator for Exiting the European Union in 2019 to renegotiate Theresa May's withdrawal agreement. From March to December 2021 he was the Cabinet Minister responsible for managing the aftermath of Brexit.
Wednesday 15th February - 8.30pm
Ciaran Martin CB
Former National Cyber Security Centre CEO
Appointed as GCHQ's Head of Cyber Security in 2013, Ciaran oversaw the establishment of the NCSC. Ciaran implemented an interventionist approach to cyber threats across the UK's security services. Previously, he served as the Cabinet Office's Constitution Director, negotiating with the Scottish Government over the 2014 referendum.
Tuesday 21st February - 8.30pm
Baroness Fox
Former Brexit Party MEP
An activist for the Revolutionary Communist Party in her youth, Baroness Fox has been a lifelong Eurosceptic. In 2019 she was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for the Brexit Party. She is the founder and Director of the Academy of Ideas, a London-based, free speech-focused think tank. In 2020, Boris Johnson nominated her for a peerage. Wednesday 1st March - 8.30pm
David Starkey CBE
Historian and Political Commentator
A leading expert on the Tudor period, David has achieved critical and commercial success through presenting documentaries and publishing books.
The "rudest man in Britain" is highly critical of mainstream UK political parties, describing himself as a one-nation conservative. He has been widely criticised for his comments on race in the UK. Tuesday 14th March - 8.30pm
Ambassador Wilczek
Polish Ambassador to the UK
Ambassador Piotr Wilczek has been Poland's Ambassador to the UK since early 2022. From 2016 to 2021 he served in Washington, DC as Polish Ambassador to the US, being appointed by President Andrzej Duda Ambassador Wilczek is a former academic and lecturer.
Date TBC
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester
As "King of the North" and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy is a leading figure in the Labour Party. Previously an MP, he was elected to the newly created mayoralty in 2017. He previously served in Gordon Brown's Cabinet as both Health and Culture Secretary.
Date TBC
GRADUATE PROGRAM THE DHL EXPRESS & SUPPLY CHAIN UK
Our graduates are our future business leaders.
At DHL UK we are striving to become “The Logistics Company for the World”. This is a goal we can only achieve with the most talented graduates.
Our nationwide Graduate Programs at DHL Express and DHL Supply Chain are tailored to evolve leadership and people management skills. Rotational placements, exposure to multiple sectors, yearly pay increases and Graduate training modules mean from the moment you start with us you are set up to succeed. You will be given real responsibility from Day One and help drive the company forward as one of our future leaders.
DHL UK is very happy to support the Durham Union at the Oxford Union's Bicentenary Joint Debate.
380,000 PEOPLE WORKING AT DHL OVER 220 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES SERVED
1,818,000,000 PARCELS DELIVERED ANNUALLY
DHL Supply Chain Graduate Programs DHL Express Leadership Development Program
DHL Supply Chain specialises in supply chain management & third-party logistics for a wide range of industries, from life sciences to manufacturing.
Graduate Programs are offered in:
Project Management (36 months)
Finance (36 months)
IT Management (30 months)
Human Resources (30 months)
Sales and Marketing (24 months)
DHL Supply Chain also offers the 36-month Future Leaders Rotational Program. The 3x 12-month rotations aim to fast-track you to become a General Manager in our warehousing and transport operation.
Find out more online at: careers.dhl.com
DHL Express specialises in international shipping, courier services and transportation.
The 24-month Leadership Development Programme sees you undertake 3 business function rotations, lead projects and receive mentorship from a Senior Manager.
Eligibility: Important Information: No minimum grade requirements
Deadlines:
DHL Supply Chain FLP: 17th January 2023
DHL Supply Chain Functional Programs: 4th February 2023
DHL Express LDP: 31st January 2023
Careers Workshops
A brand-new type of event, workshops are your opportunity to learn practicalskillsandputanyburningquestionstoleadingprofessionalsin variousindustries.Thispilotschemewillfocusonthreeinitialprofessions, andwehopetoexpandtheminthefuture.
Events start in the afternoon on Saturdays throughout the term and are followed by a networking post-event dinner, finishing with a drink’s receptionat24’sintheevening.
TicketswillbeavailableonFIXR,freetoattendforallmembers.
Making Your Case: An Afternoon with The Inner Temple
MasterTobyHooper,Durhamalumnus,formerJudgeandBencherof the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple will be leading an interactiveadvocacyworkshop.
Theeventwillequipmemberswiththeknowledgeneededtodevelop andrefinetheskillofadvocacy.
Thiseventisnottobemissed,withit’sapplicabilitygoingwellbeyond thelegalsphere.
Saturday 21st January - 4pm
ArmedForcesLeadership
Learn tactical,operational,andstrategicleadership tipsandtrickstohelpyousucceedinanycareer
An interactive afternoon of operational planning hacks, leading in tricky situationsandlookingattheArmedForces'opportunitiesaroundtheworldfor challengingworkininterestingplaces.
ThesessionwillbeledbyLtCol.RobbieMcDermottMBEandMajorStuart Nicholson,whoservedinNorthernIreland,theBalkans,theMiddleEast,and SouthCentralAsia.Theyeachhaveover15yearsoftactical,operational,and strategicleadership.
Saturday 11th February - 4pm
Broadcastingand JournalismWorkshop
AnAfternoonwithTimLuckhurst
Professor Tim Luckhurst began his career as a journalist on BBC Radio 4's flagshipTodayprogramme.HewasamemberoftheBBCRadio5Livelaunch team, covering the Romainian Revolution, First Gulf War and Clinton Presidency.HejoinedTheScotsmannewspaperin1997,becomingEditorin 2000.
Timwillbegivinghistipsandtrickstoenterandsucceedinthenotoriously competitivefieldsofBroadcastingandJournalism.
Saturday 18th February - 4pm
Week One
Week Two
New Year Party 8.30pm - 24s
Sir Geoffrey Nice Address - 8.30pm
Richard Goldberg Address - 8.30pm
Week Three Nimco Ali Address - 8.30pm
Week Four
Week Five
Week Six
Week Seven
Peter Hitchens Address - 8.30pm
Tiernan Brady Address - 8.30pm
Speed Dating Valentines Social 8.30pm - 24s
Ciaran Martin Address - 8.30pm
Lord Frost Address - 8.30pm
Week Eight
Week Nine
Week Ten
David Starkey Address - 8.30pm
President's Surgeries (1pm) and General Committee Meetings (2pm)Wednesdays on odd weeks of term Standing Committee MeetingsSundays on odd weeks of term, unless otherwise advertised on social media
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
PM Yatsenyuk
09 JANUARY – 8:30 PM 24 NORTH BAILEY CLUB
LUNAR NEW Celebrating
22 January, 2023
8PM – Dinner at HAPPINESS 2
Social and drinks afterwards at 24's
Tickets to be released on FIXR
THE DURHAM UNION INVITES YOU TO OUR
JAMIE BOWDEN CMG OBE MVO
JamieBowdenisaformerBritishdiplomatwhoserved asHMAmbassadortoChile,OmanandBahrain.He alsoservedasDeputyPrivateSecretarytoKingCharles IIIwhenhewasthePrinceofWales. with
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Colloquially known as ‘24s’ by its loyal patrons, 24 North Bailey houses the Union’s bar. A grade two listed building with a lovely beer garden and spacious rooms that encapsulate the history and spiritofthesociety,manyheadhereforan extensive drink menu and welcoming atmosphere.
ManagedbyourCustodianTheoStubbs,thebaristhebeatingheartoftheUnion.
Openeveryevening,itisaspacetosocialiseandtoletloose,frequentedoftenbyboth membersandnon-membersalike.Aftereventsyoumaygoto24stosocialise,aswellto talk with our guest speakers, creating connections and enriching understanding with expertsinvariousfields.
The bar is also the location of most of the Union’ssocials,withspeciallydesignedon-theme cocktailsandkaraokebeingfrequentlyfeatured.
Opening Times
Sunday to Thursday
8.30 - Midnight
Friday and Saturday 8.30 - 11.30
Debatingat theUnion
With three training streams weekly (Novice, Intermediate and Advanced), internal competitions andguaranteedfundingfordebatersofallabilitiesto access external competitions we offer the best opportunityforspeakersofanyornopriorexperience todevelop,competeandsuceedaroundthecountry.
"I came into Durham having never debated competitively before, and since then thanks to the training and opportunities on offer represented Durham in competitions across the country and across Europe, and have made friends for life both in Durham and from across the world"
– Competitor, European Debating Champtionships 2022
Aswellasdomesticcompetitions,wesendteamstoWorldandEuropean Championships–thisisagreatchancetotravel,withBulgariaandVietnam beingthenexttwodestinations.
Wealsohosttwocompetitions:theIV(oneofthe best university debating competitions in the country)andDurhamSchools(theworld’slargest residential school-level competition), both with plenty of opportunities to speak, judge and volunteer!
Sixth Form Essay Competition
We are proud to announce our inaugral Durham Union Society Sixth Form Essay Competition. To deliver this competition we have partnered with The Pinsker Centre, a London-based think tank focusing on promoting freedom of speech and combating intolerance through discussion.
The competition is open to any Year 12 student in the North East of England. You don't have to be studying politics - we want to hear from a diverse range of students. Even if you can't enter yourselves, please tell your friends and family who are eligible. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your interest in politics and current affairs on your UCAS personal statement.
The prompt is
"Why is Freedom of Speech Important in Higher Education?"
Word limit: 500 words
The deadline for submissions is 03/03/2023.
To submit your essay please email your 500 words, your full name, school and home town to outreach@dus.org.uk with the subject line "[YOUR NAME] - DUS Essay Competition Epiphany 2023". Essays will be judged by a panel representing the Durham Union and The Pinsker Centre.
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Cambridge
Trinity
President
Jordan Kiss South College president@dus org uk
Custodian
Theodore Stubbs Hatfield College custodian@dus org uk
Treasurer
Adam Albazy South College treasurer@dus org uk
Social Secretary
Evelyn Knight Josephine Butler College social@dus org uk
Debating Treasurer
Jamie Smallbone Stephenson College debating.treasurer@dus.org.uk
Director of Debating
To Be Elected debating@dus org uk
Secretary
Aditya Sharma Van Mildert College secretary@dus org uk
Publicity Officer
Jake Field-Gibson St. Chad's College publicity@dus org uk
Technologies Officer
Theo Osborn Grey College tech@dus.org.uk
President-Elect
To Be Elected president elect@dus org uk
Steward
Jerry Li Hatfield College steward@dus.org.uk
Deputy Tech Officer
Chris Straughan Josephine Butler College tech.deputy@dus.org.uk
Equalities Officer
Olivia Dunn Josephine Butler College equalities@dus.org.uk
Assistant Secretary
Ben Daunter Collingwood College secretary.assistant@dus.org.uk
Outreach Officer
Alex McDermott University College outreach@dus org uk
Meet the Officers Junior Officers
Alumni Officer
Ryan Leung St Mary's College alumni@dus.org.uk
Assistant Custodian
Kathleen Peterson Grey College custodian.assistant@dus.org.uk
Returning Officer
Jon Chan
Stephenson College returningofficer@dus org uk
Elected Committees
Sponsorship Officer
William Rome College of St Hild & St Bede sponsorship@dus.org.uk
Competitions Officer Training Officer
Angela Wang College of St Hild & St Bede debating@dus.org.uk
Speakers Secretary
Tom Stoner South College speakers@dus org uk
Our Committees work to support the Union's officers and keep the society running. Elected members of committees also sit on the general committee, which oversees the society.
To run for any elected committee, email: returningofficer@dus.org.uk
Aryan Makhecha South College debating@dus.org.uk
President Emeritus
Amy Mitchell College of St Hild & St Bede amy mitchell@durham ac uk
These committees are elected by the full membership and any member is eligible to run:
President's Committee
House Committee
Social Committee
Equalities Committee
Secretary's Committee
President's Thanks
UnlikeanythingI’veeverembarkeduponbefore,thisrolehasenabledmetowork withsometrulyinspiringpeople.
I first came to realise this whilst serving as your Secretary. I never ceased to be amazed by the calibre of curiosity, the interrogation of ideas and diligence of empathy demonstrated by members at our addresses and Friday night debates. UnderstandingsuchcametoformmydrivingambitionasPresident.
Makingthatvisionareality,encapsulatedwithinthistermcard,isdowntoanarmy of dedicated and driven volunteers who serve as our committee members and officers. They sacrifice their free time to make sure we put on the best term possible. Without them, none of this would be possible and to them I owe everything. ThepinnacleofsacrificeintheUnioniswithoutdoubttheStandingCommittee.
ToAditya,Jake,Evelyn,Adam,TheoO,TheoSandJamie:inyourownindividual wayyouhavecometoshapethistermandtheUnionasawhole.Additionally,my thankscannotbeoverstatedtoJakeandChriswhohavedesignedquitepossibly thebesttermcardtodate.
SpecialthankstothosewhoservedonmyPresident’sCommittee:
If I could, these personal thanks and tributes would take up half the term card, but for brevity here are but a few which could not go unsaid.
Tom–Mybestfriendandoldflatmate I’mnotcertainIwould’vestuckwiththeUnionifyou hadn’talwayscomealongandsupportedme.Ifanyoneistoblameforthisitismostcertainlyyou.
Matthew–Yoursenseofambitionforthissocietyisunparalleled.Ineveryconversationwe’vehad, concerningthefutureoftheUnion,youdeployastart-upmindset,testingandtrying,butmost importantlypersevering.Manyofthesuccessesofthistermaretobeattributedtoyou.
Jerry–Afriendshipforgedfromamutualloveoffreedomandmyfirstportofcallwheninstrife, Yourguidanceandfriendshiparecherished.
Adam–Apartnerincrime.IftalesfailtobewrittenofouranticsatSouthCollege,Iwillbedeeply disappointed.
Aditya–Muchistobesaidofthosewhostandbesideoneinatimeofneed,butyourpositionhas beencementedoutinfront.Mysuccessorandfriend,whoIamimmenselyproudof.
Dylan–TheRulesCommitteeTsarandtruestentorianoftheUnion.
Anya–Mycomrade-in-crochetwhohasalwaystoldmethatIcould
Will–Anunlikelyfriendshipfromtheoutset,butoneIhaveneverthelesscometotreasure.
Alex–Thefuture,inwhateveryouputyourmindto.
Ben–PossiblythesilliestfresherI’veevermet,itwasloveatfirstsight.
Sharon–TheirrefutablebedrockunderpinningeveryaspectoflifeattheUnion.
Steven–Mymentor,neverceasingtoinspireandignitepassion,towhomIowesomuch.