Health
Would you risk a tan?
By Staff Reporter on 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.
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.
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.
Mephedrone: UK’s favorite new drug
By Candi Hindocha on February 19, 2010
Mephedrone is a new legal high beginning to cross clubs all over the UK. Candi Hindocha looks into the new drug, and the dangers behind taking it.
OCD Week to raise much needed awareness
By Jessica Brown on February 17, 2010
OCD week, which ran from the 6th-13th of February, aimed to raise awareness of this misunderstood condition, often socially stigmatised.
Smokers left out in the cold
By Candi Hindocha on February 15, 2010
There’s a mixed response as banning smokers from the entrances of buildings could take the smoking ban one step further. Candi Hindocha looks at both sides of the argument.
More anger at modern morning-after pill
By Jessica Brown on February 15, 2010
A new study outlining the capability of new morning-after pill, branded by some as the “abortion pill”, has sparked fears of it leading to a more casual attitude towards sex.
Elective egg freezing extends fertility
By Stephanie Bolton on February 4, 2010
Stephanie Bolton takes a look at the new trend emerging among women who are freezing their eggs so they can delay having children.
Sceptics take mass overdose to prove homeopathy is a hoax
By Mark Bowery on February 2, 2010
Hundreds of protesters from sceptic societies all around the UK consumed whole bottles of homeopathy pills outside Boots stores to show the drugs doesn’t work.
Obesity linked to stress
By Staff Reporter on December 13, 2009
Recent studies have shown that stress may well bring on obesity due to overeating and not getting enough exercise. Nikki Hunt spoke to Sarah Kirk about her experience with this issue.
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.
