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April 2009


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Student Council votes for No Platform

By Rob Wells on April 29, 2009

At the last meeting of this academic year the Student Council voted to act against offensive groups by introducing a version of the NUS’s controversial No Platform policy.


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NUS wants booze price hike

By Rob Wells on April 29, 2009

At their recent conference in Blackpool the NUS decided to look into setting a minimum price per unit for alcohol sold in bars run by Students’ Unions. The move comes after the government reject similar recommendations from its chief medical officer.


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Public sector jobs for graduates

By Mark Bowery on April 29, 2009

Public sector careers should not be overlooked as the recession means 2009 graduates face a difficult year for employment.


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Budget cuts higher education spending

By Rob Wells on April 29, 2009

The 2009 budget does few favours for universities, with spending cuts on top of a recent freeze in student numbers. Only new students will be affected, not current ones.


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How university can bring sexual liberation

By Alex Colman on April 29, 2009

A Lincoln student explains how university is a liberating experience and a chance for young people to become comfortable with their sexuality.


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Arctic Monkeys almost ready with new album

By Staff Reporter on April 29, 2009

The Arctic Monkey’s Alex Turner and Matt Helders took some time to speak to The Linc about their new album, the upcoming summer tour and what’s new with the Monkeys.


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N’Guessan wins accolade

By Adrian Bell on April 29, 2009

Lincoln City winger Dany N’Guessan has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association League Two team of the season.


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Wake up call for ’steroid users’

By Alex Colman on April 29, 2009

Anabolic steroids receive bad press once again after killing a 17-year-old boy. The danger is real, as young people become more body conscious and increasingly use gyms.


Lincoln City Ladies face anxious wait

By Adrian Bell on April 29, 2009

OOH Lincoln City ladies face a two week wait to see whether they will win promotion to the F.A. Women’s Premier League.


Viva football round-up

By Staff Reporter on April 29, 2009

Viva football kicked off again after the two week Easter break, with the Afternoon League having a new leader.


Q&A: Jaguar Skills

March 9, 2010

Jaguar Skills is not your typical DJ, he is also a ninja. Elizabeth Fish caught up with him for a five minute interview before he disappeared again.

Pappy’s: ‘Like Charlie’s Angels except not as sexy’

March 9, 2010

With the simple view of having a laugh, one of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2009’s most popular acts was formed.

10K winner Bowser aims for the Olympics

March 9, 2010

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Last year’s Lincoln 10k winner is hoping to achieve his dream of reaching an Olympic final. Matthew Bowser opts for 5,000 metres to be his favourite is currently in training for the World Championships.

Women’s equality is key

March 9, 2010

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Women’s sport in the UK has always had to play second-fiddle to the more popular, most would say “higher standard”, male equivalent. Melissa Rudd looks at the bigger picture.

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