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TW: Rape and sexual assault A disturbing new “hoax” on TikTok has emerged, with users alleging people are calling April 24th “national rape day”. People are talking about the hoax with shock and disgust, as well as sharing ways people can stay safe. They’re also rightly saying it’s not funny, regardless of whether it’s serious or a “joke”. But where did April 24th come from, and what are people saying about it on TikTok and other social media? Where did 24th April come from? A...

The last year has been nothing short of bleak. So whilst some people might argue that pranking people with fake news stories on April Fools’ Day in the grim year of 2021 is pretty harsh, if you ask me it’s the only bit of fun we’re still allowed to have. We all need a little pick me up and a chance to shout GOTCHA at a mate in your group chat as they soak up your jokes. From TikTok degrees, to statues on campus and Bridgerton coming next week – across the Tab it’s been jokes all round...

Students are set to return in the coming days

A group of Exeter second year students have been left with severe damage to their student house following the detonation of Exeter’s World War Two bomb on Saturday night.  The house is located roughly 30 metres from the site where the bomb was found last Friday morning.  The students: Mathieu, Yves, Guillaume, Alessandro and Barnabe (@omeghouse), spoke to The Exeter Tab about their experience: Mathieu told us: “We left on Friday at around 10am. A police officer came to tell us the ...

Exeter University has asked Exeter graduates to donate money to current students who are facing financial hardship. The email sent out to Exeter alumni, describes the “Success For All Appeal”, urging graduates to donate money to assist current students. This comes after previous Vice Chancellor Steve Smith received a salary of £421,000 in 2018-19, and was expected to receive a payout of £830,000 in 2021 following his “commitment and outstanding performance” to the university. The ema...

The University of Exeter has apologised after a leaked email appeared to show a senior staff member equating student email protests with “cyber terrorism”. Today, a student email protest has been organised by group Students for Academic Mitigation. In an email allegedly sent by Jamie Horsley, the university’s Head of Education Services, she said “I would equate such actions to cyber terrorism” and called it a potential “damp squib”. In a statement from Jamie Horsley, published by ...