Deny the unhealthy treatment?
Sophie McCoid and Anna Templeton consider whether those who refuse to lose weight and give up smoking be denied NHS treatment
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A year in CommentAnother year, another final issue of The Courier. We look back at some of the best articles in Comment this year, from robots to racism and from ‘banter’ to brands. It’s been a controversial year
The end of loan day shopping sprees?
Jennifer Evans considers whether it would be better to distribute students loans a weekly or monthly, rather than termly, basis
Online Comment Editor Jack Torrance on his former headteacher’s spending scandal and what this tells us about the academy system
Germany’s struggle with history
Discovering the book behind Hitler’s regime is an important way for Germans to understand their troubled past, says Wills Robinson
In her final blog, Emily Rae espouses the value of bilingualism as a cultural and psychological benefit
Nicole Stevenson suggests that politicians’ usage of the word ‘common’ is insulting and an affront to democracy
News commentary: ‘ABB’ Proposals
We needn’t be worried about the new ‘ABB’ admissions proposals as A-levels appear to be poor indicators of academic potential, says Jake Unsworth
University rankings are insightful
Laura Wotton says that however flawed, league tables at least give some indication of a university’s quality for those struggling to decide where to study
How far would you go for extra cash?
Comment Editor Susie May Beever talks to a promotions girl and discovers that the world of a bar dancer isn’t as seedy as it might seem to some
Time for House of Lords reform?
In light of the ongoing debate over how the UK’s second chamber should be composed, Amy Shields considers the pros and cons of constitutional reform
Blogger Emily Rae considers the unfortunate circumstances surrounding an internet dater’s “date-diary” which went viral
Gallery: Comment cartoonA selection of the Comment cartoons which have accompanied our stories this year
