Established in 2025, Rana Magazine is a student-run college magazine that represents the students of St. Cuthbert’s Society, at Durham University. Ran by a team of 9 student editors, Rana takes pride in displaying the journalistic creativity of the students within Cuth’s community – encouraging writers, photographers, artists and creatives of all abilities to have their pieces take centre stage, both online and in print.

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Meet the Editors

Editor-in-ChiefLauren Evans

“After spending a lot of 2025 creating Rana, I’m ever so excited to see the creative talent in Cuth’s showcased for the first time, this year!”

Deputy EditorCaitlyn Young

“I can’t wait for everyone to see the hard work we’ve been putting into Rana! I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing project!”

Emily Stoddart

Second-Year

Spanish and Russian

Favourite Sweet Treat: Millionaire’s Shortbread!

Lily-Lloyd Williams

Second-Year

History

Favourite Sweet Treat: Ben and Jerry’s Cookie Dough Ice Cream!

Emily Thornton

Second-Year

English Literature

Favourite Sweet Treat: Cookie Monster from Cooplands Bakery!

Tanuja Hanmantgad

Second-Year

English Literature

Favourite Sweet Treat: Ginger Cake with Lemon Drizzle!

Alessia Cottrell

Second-Year

Archaeology and Ancient Civilisations

Favourite Sweet Treat: Tiramisu

Annie Willis

Publicity Officer: Third-Year

Earth Sciences

Favourite Sweet Treat: Strawberries dipped in chocolate!

Sophia Charchalou

Third-Year

Classical Civilisations

Favourite Sweet Treat: Coffee flavoured treats i.e. tiramisu and coffee and walnut cake!

Hanumant

Second-Year

Law

Favourite Sweet Treat: Ras Malai!