The Students’ Guild has removed free copies of ELLE and FHM magazine from Devonshire House after students complained that Russell Group University students are “into more than clothes and tits”.
Free copies of ELLE and FHM magazine were yesterday being given away for free in Devonshire House, leading to a backlash from students who voiced opposition to the selection of magazines provided, claiming that both titles portray women in an objective manner.
One tweet read: “@ExeterGuild, as a RG uni- don’t you think our excellent @UniofExeter student body is into more than clothes & tits?”
Another read: “So @ExeterGuild are giving away lads mags. I despair”
In direct response to the complaints, the Guild removed copies of ELLE and FHM the following day and issued a statement to Exeposé explaining their actions: “For the last few months the Guild has given students the option to pick up a free copy of ELLE or FHM from Devonshire House, allowing them to save money on the retail price.”
“Having been alerted to the opposing views of some of the students towards the selection of magazines provided, the Guild has decided that to best represent the student body, the free copies would be removed from Devonshire House without delay”.
The Students’ Guild caused controversy in 2009 when free copies of FHM were removed from Freshers’ welcome packs following similar complaints.
By Tom Payne, Editor
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