Shane Croucher
Articles by Shane Croucher
Harold Evans: The editor’s editor
By Shane Croucher on 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.
How fair is your fair-trade coffee?
By Shane Croucher on March 11, 2010
Shane Croucher looks into whether fair-trade coffee is actually a better deal for both consumers and producers, after local coffee shop claims it’s counter-productive.
Police appeal for information after serious assault – UPDATED
By Shane Croucher on March 1, 2010
Police are on the look out for witnesses or anyone with information after a woman was attacked near the Usher Gallery in Lincoln.
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’.
No ball-busting at the SU election hustings
By Shane Croucher on February 24, 2010
The Students’ Union election hustings didn’t really offer enough of a chance for candidates to be scrutinised, and some candidates didn’t even turn up.
Making money from Miaow Miaow: Students dealing drugs
By Shane Croucher on February 20, 2010
EXCLUSIVE — Shane Croucher talks to a student who has been cashing in on the legal-high mephedrone, the latest drug craze taking the UK club scene by storm.
Embrace older learners, says Universities UK report
By Shane Croucher on February 20, 2010
Universities should deal with an ageing population by engaging the older members of society, says a new report.
Graduate scoops BBC journalism award
By Shane Croucher on February 12, 2010
The university came away as winners at Thursday’s BBC awards, as one of their graduates scooped a journalism gong for his video report ‘All Bonged Up’.
Lincoln drop-out rates are falling each year
By Shane Croucher on February 10, 2010
Figures are showing that the University of Lincoln loses fewer students each year, down from a tenth in 2006/07 to a twentieth in 2008/09.
Flashmob or flashflop? SU “Ven’debt’a” begins
By Shane Croucher on February 9, 2010
Lincoln’s Students’ Union have kicked off their “Ven’debt’a” campaign on Tuesday, with an underwhelming flashmob event in the Atrium.
Studenthood »
General Election: who’s the most student friendly?
March 3, 2010
As the General Election looms, The Linc’s Jessica Brown looks at the main parties and how each of them can affect you.
Film »
Oscars 2010: Our predictions and the winners
March 7, 2010
UPDATE: The winners the 82nd Oscars are in. Were The Linc’s predictions right? Find out inside!
Campus Voices »
The Students’ Union — who needs it?
March 11, 2010
Mike Hodges argues that the SU shouldn’t pay its officers around £18k per year, but cut itself down to a streamlined organisation, staffed by volunteers only.
Health »
Would you risk a tan?
March 2, 2010
A tan for the summer may seem appealing, but the search for the perfect sun-kissed skin could be at a massive cost to your health.
Lincoln City, Sport »
Big match report: Imps 3 Hereford 1
March 12, 2010
On an emotional night at Sincil Bank, Lincoln City came out victorious against Hereford yet the night was overshadowed by the mourning of Keith Alexander’s death and the visit of the Jules Rimet trophy.
Gaming »
Sony’s “Move” brings motion gaming to PS3
March 11, 2010
A new Nintendo Wii-inspired controller for the Playstation 3 has been revealed alongside a lineup of new games to be released this autumn.
