Archive for July, 2011
articles
Immigration must be brought back into the political conversation
By Georgia Arlott — July 30, 2011
It is dangerous to try to make reason of the savage brutality of a madman. His horrifying act, motivated by extremist politics, has shone a spotlight on an increasingly powerful far right movement across Europe
Shunning extremism only allows it to thrive
By Sam Burgum — July 30, 2011
The recent incident In Oslo has highlighted the need for us to confront extremism head on rather than pushing it underground, otherwise we run the risk of the far-right gathering more dangerous momentum- with serious consequences
Edinburgh Fringe ’11: Where to eat
By Mia de Graaf — July 27, 2011
Whether you’re performing or watching, the Fringe is a big one, and cafes will feel like a godsend in between shows. Mia de Graaf gives you her pick of pizza places, chocolate soup cafes, and hog roast rolls in Edinburgh this year
Milliband’s Hackgate Honeymoon
By Oliver Wheatley — July 23, 2011
After facing a considerably rocky stretch as Labour leader, Ed Milliband has managed to capitalise on the scandalous fervour surrounding the telephone hacking extravaganza and David Cameron’s seemingly dubious ties with some of its more dastardly culprits
Graduating from Glee
By Camilla Apcar — July 22, 2011
As some of Glee‘s principal characters are set to leave the programme, Camilla Apcar reviews who will be missed…and who won’t.
Government to shake up allocation of undergraduate places
By Martin Spurr — July 22, 2011
The University may be forced to compete for over half of its undergraduate intake from 2012 under government plans.
Lucian Freud dies aged 88
By Mia de Graaf — July 21, 2011
Celebrated German-British artist Lucian Freud has died aged 88 in his London home
Compulsory payment will damage creative internships
By Hannah Clugston — July 21, 2011
Summer is prime internship time. We spent the end of last term waxing lyrical about all our brilliant summer projects, internships and holidays. But how many of them are paid is completely different question. In fact, the students I know to be getting paid this summer I can count on one hand
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
By Sarah Jilani — July 15, 2011
It is the end of Harry Potter. This film makes it go out with a bang, a smile, a tear. Yates has seen us through the end admirably well, even though he hasn’t always tapped into the rich story in his hands with bold depth
Banks focus on the negatives of ring fencing proposals
By Alexander Prowse — July 14, 2011
The publication of over 170 responses from banks, businesses and individuals to the Independent Commission on Banking report came out today, revealing general areas of consensus regarding the reforms of the troubled sector
Sunday Times Editor receives Honorary degree amidst allegations
By Martin Spurr — July 13, 2011
The awarding of an Honorary Degree to the Sunday Times Editor, John Witherow, is to go ahead despite accusations by Gordon Brown surrounding the way personal information was gathered by the newspaper
How will the return of the Mac go at Royal St George’s?
By Sam Morgan — July 9, 2011
With all eyes on a young man from Northern Ireland coming into the British Open Sam Morgan runs the rule over his competitors and the tricky course that the field will have to combat.
The phone hacking scandal exposes an uncomfortable social truth
By Rose Troup-Buchanan — July 8, 2011
Hunter S Thompson once wrote that “a cruel, shallow money trench runs through the heart of journalism, a long plastic hallway where thieves & pimps run free.” In a week that has turned the global media industry almost on its head, with the full extent of the morally and legally heinous practices of the News of the World only now becoming apparent, never has a truer word been spoken
Lack of campus security leads to further burglaries
By Martin Spurr — July 8, 2011
The University has been hit by two burglaries in the space of four days with Halifax College and the corner room in Langwith being targeted by thieves gaining access through poorly secured windows
Woodstock 2011 raises over £8,000 for RAG
By Isabelle Wynne — July 3, 2011
The total amount that Woodstock raised for RAG this year has been announced as £8,263.14


