Stress, worth stressing about?

By Venetia Rainey — November 22, 2007

Have you ever felt the pressures of student life? Venetia Rainey takes a journey into the realms of relaxation to find out what best to do when everything gets too much.

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Fashion Victim – Wintry weather, new hat

By Venetia Rainey — November 22, 2007

Sashaying across campus having just enjoyed lunch at the luxurious destination of Vanbrugh, Miss C and Miss V felt rejuvinated.

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One man’s journey from scruff to buff

By Venetia Rainey — October 26, 2007

Student life doesn’t lend itself to sartorial elegance. Liam O’Brien and Venetia Rainey hit town to help one hapless second year.

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‘Blame the f***ing government’

By Venetia Rainey — October 24, 2007

Foreign Beggars encapsulates everything good about UK hip hop.

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Should, or shoe-ldnt, you?

By Venetia Rainey — October 24, 2007

Ah shoes. Blister-inducing, pain-exciting adornments of the feet. Glittery, patent, heeled, flat, pointed, clackety, night-defining shoes.

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Silly sunglasses and slutty shoes

By Venetia Rainey — October 11, 2007

Dressing up is not a pastime; it is a way of life. Freshers, you should probably read this statement one more time. Learn it off by heart. Hell, tattoo it on the inside of your elbow for all I care, but never, ever, forget it. You could be forgiven for arriving at university armed with [...]

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Crossing continents

By Venetia Rainey — October 10, 2007

From Moscow to Mongolia, riding on the Trans-Siberian express is a humbling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure, says Venetia Rainey.

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Now’s the time, guys: escape the rat race

By Venetia Rainey — June 20, 2007

It’s been over 30 years since Tony Wheeler, founder of the Lonely Planet enterprise, set off on his first trail-blazing trip.Venetia Rainey meets the man who has inspired generations of travellers to take up their backpacks and venture into the world of the unknown.

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Sweat and booze: inside the enemy

By Venetia Rainey — May 8, 2007

While most enjoyed their Roses, Venetia Rainey decided to explore the view from the ‘other side’.

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Equestrian

By Venetia Rainey — May 8, 2007

York produced an impressive victory in the mixed Equestrian, the first event of Roses 2007.

There was an air of dignity to the event on Thursday, as both sides were decked out in their smart matching team gilets and jackets.

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Psychosis unleashed on York

By Venetia Rainey — March 6, 2007

DramaSoc hits the York Theatre Royal this week with two plays exploring mental disorders. Venetia Rainey meets the cast and crew.

“It would leave the audience mentally and emotionally exhausted; it would be dangerous.” These are the words used by DramaSoc’s chair to explain why two plays being put on at the York Theatre Royal were not allowed to be shown back-to-back in one night.

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A corporate sell-out? Venetia Rainey pleads Santa’s cause

By Venetia Rainey — November 28, 2006

What has happened to Santa Claus? Where did that jovial fellow in red, who has been telling you that “holidays are coming” for the last month, go? But before you disregard Santa completely due to his multi-national corporate affiliations, reconsider. Once upon a time there was a devout Christian called Nicholas who loved to spread [...]

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