November 2009
Guest lecturers debate human rights reporting and television ratings
By Rob Wells on November 30, 2009
Mike Jempson, a journalism professor, and Dorothy Byrne, head of news and current affairs at Channel 4, discussed whether an obsession with audience size had displaced human rights reporting on television.
F.A. Cup preview : Imps’ boss wary of cup upset
By Adrian Bell on November 27, 2009
Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton has warned his side that they must prepare properly to avoid a F.A Cup shock as they travel to non-league Northwich Victoria in the F.A. Cup second round tie.
New VC Professor Mary Stuart wants Lincoln ‘globally recognised’
By Rob Wells on November 27, 2009
The University of Lincoln’s new vice-chancellor has been in the job for a few weeks now, and The Linc sat down with her to hear about her vision for the future of the university.
National recognition for The Linc at Guardian Student Media Awards
By The Linc on November 26, 2009
The Linc’s website was recognised as one of the top five student newspaper websites in the country at the Guardian Student Media Awards on Wednesday, although the site did not win the top prize.
Imps sign Herd as McClean deal falls through
By Adrian Bell on November 26, 2009
Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton is poised to announce a new signing today ahead of the FA Cup second-round tie against Northwich Victoria on Saturday.
Film review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
By Joel Murray on November 25, 2009
For those who haven’t rushed into the cinema yet, Joel Murray reviews New Moon, the second installment for the Twilight Saga, based on the novels by Stephanie Meyer.
From the editors: Evidence and scepticism
By Rob Wells on November 25, 2009
The Linc’s News Editor says why journalists can’t be impartial, and how important looking at the facts is, in response to a reader’s comment on a health story.
Students prefer free online television, says university discussion
By Charlotte Reid on November 25, 2009
Students say they prefer on-demand to ordinary TV, and that the BBC’s programming isn’t worth the licence fee, in a discussion held by students at the University of Lincoln.
Dio Gig Cancelled
By Staff Reporter on November 23, 2009
Fans eager to catch a glimpse of American metal band Dio will be left disappointed, after the band’s world tour has been cancelled due to illness.
New society will Deviate students into enterprise
By Kathryn Hall on November 23, 2009
The launch of Deviate, a new society aimed to get students into enterprise and business whilst they are at university, drew a crowd at its launch at Varsity on Thursday, November 18th.
Fire safety campaign targets drunk students
March 12, 2010
Students who cook after drinking are being targeted in a new campaign to prevent fire incidents after at least one severe incident last year.
The ladies of the BBC
March 12, 2010
The University of Lincoln has hosted two notable female journalists from the BBC in recent weeks: Angela Rippon, a journalist and presenter, and Helen Boaden, the director of BBC News.
Students shafted up the ballot box
March 11, 2010
With the General Election due in the next few months, The Linc has taken a look to see what each of the main three political parties have planned for students and higher education.
Harold Evans: The editor’s editor
March 11, 2010
Considered to be the editors’ editor and one of the finest journalists in modern times, Harold Evans talks to Shane Croucher about his big name and big character.
