February 2010
Claim university is “severely lacking” in tackling crime challenged
By Shane Croucher on February 27, 2010
Claims from a local councillor that the University of Lincoln should do more to tackle alcohol and violent crime are being criticised as ‘unfair and ill-informed’.
Engine Shed goes ‘Bonkers’ for Dizzee Rascal
By Staff Reporter on February 27, 2010
Despite postponing his previous Engine Shed show, Dizzee Rascal still manages to get the crowd in raptures. Raphael Wilson looks back over the gig.
World Cup trophy tour hits Lincoln
By Bradley King on February 27, 2010
The World Cup is heading to Lincoln next month and Imps fans are offered the chance to be photographed with the planet’s most iconic sporting trophy.
Remaining presidential candidates adopt different tactics
By Charlotte Reid on February 27, 2010
With Dan Clewley and Scott Pack officially withdrawn from the campaign, Chris Charnley and Lucy Alborough used the first week of elections to get people voting.
Match report: Lincoln City 1-1 Crewe Alexandra
By Melissa Rudd on February 27, 2010
Crewe Alexandra snatched a late leveller to deny Lincoln City their first league win in four outings. Melissa Rudd reviews and analyses the match.
The Investment Dress
By Stacey Cosens on February 27, 2010
Looking stylish on a budget can be tough, but Stacey Cosens shows you what dresses to invest in, and how to style them so you look great everytime.
Should STI testing be compulsory?
By Mark Bowery on February 26, 2010
Students talking to The Linc welcome a proposal to force people to take STI tests, though there are still some that think the measure is a bit drastic.
BBC’s Vin Ray on storytelling and freelancing
By Tom Farmery on February 26, 2010
Vin Ray, director of the BBC’s College of Journalism, spoke to Tom Farmery about reporting safely, freelancing, and storytelling when he visited the University of Lincoln on Thursday.
University promotes healthy lifestyle
By Candi Hindocha on February 26, 2010
Healthy living week comes to the University of Lincoln from the 1st to 7th March to encourage both students and staff to discover new healthy lifestyles.
Two-horse race for SU’s president
By The Linc on February 26, 2010
The presidential candidates for this year’s elections are looking into communicating with student media and how cut backs in funding will hurt students.
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.
