About Us
The blog
Founded: 7th January 2008
We called this blog Sticks and Stones because we are all passionate about freedom of expression. As the saying ends: ‘words can never hurt us’. The point is that though communicating our ideas and beliefs eloquently and succinctly, everyone benefits. Through communication we reach a clearer understanding of our distinct and complicated set of beliefs, philosophies, and opinions. By communicating, we ensure that everyone is given a fair hearing, and that no dissenting voice is silenced.
Each of us is passionate about many and varied interests. Between us, we cover a breathtakingly diverse spread of topics. We created Sticks and Stones to share them with you.
The staff
Udayan
Editor-In-Chief
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My personal website
Udayan is known for his graphics design, his photography, being Moderator for CNET’s podcast forums, and invariably, his accounts littered across Web 2.0 websites. In the past he has written for various blogs, and produced and recorded a long-running podcast called ‘Life in London’ (ended July 2006).
Alex
Technical Director
Staff Writer
My personal website
Alex is a shrewd internet entrepreneur, former podcaster and blogger renowned for his wit. As Technical Director his role is to ensure everything appears absolutely normal. Anyone who has ever done any web-engineering will understand how fiendishly hard that is to achieve.
Leo
Senior Staff Writer
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Leo is an erudite classical scholar with a stingingly sarcastic sense of humour who was recently published in the January edition of Cambridge University Press’ Omnibus. In 2009 he will study Classics at King’s College of the University of Cambridge.
James
Staff Writer
James is a world-class debater who has won more competitions than any other debater of his age, most notably having debated before the UK’s House of Lords in May 2007. In 2008 he will study Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Oxford University.
Martyn
Staff Writer
Martyn is passionate about politics, with a particular focus on the Middle-East. He writes lucidly on politics, particularly the Arab-Israeli conflict. In 2009 he will study Oriental Studies at Oxford University.
Matthew
Staff Writer
Matthew is a keen and talented sportsman, a fine geographer, and an ardent advocate for addressing the imminent threat of global warming. In 2008 he will study Geography at the University of Nottingham.
Hasan
Staff Writer
Hasan is a talented orator and debater, a gifted musician, and has an avid interest in both philosophy and politics. He joined Sticks and Stones on Monday 18th February 2008.
Akhil
Staff Writer
Akhil describes himself as voraciously passionate about art and architecture in particular, with interest in subjects such as philosophy and literature as well. He joined Sticks and Stones on Monday 31st March 2008.
Mallika
Staff Writer
Mallika writes primarily on music and US politics. She will attend New York University this fall, a freshman in the Class of 2012. She joined Sticks and Stones on Sunday 6th April 2008.
