Opinion
Comments and columns from staff, guests and bloggers
The Students’ Union — who needs it?
By Mike Hodges on 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.
Access of information failure for SU elections
By Jack Dobson on March 11, 2010
The 2010 SU elections saw five positions unfilled and unconstested. Jack Dobson looks at the possible reasons why this happened, and what it means for the groups affected.
The super injunction
By Guest Columnist on March 10, 2010
The media has in recent weeks complained of a use of injunctions to not only to prevent publication of controversial stories but to stifle the very discussion of the injunction itself.
Almost time to say goodbye
By Daniel Ionescu on March 9, 2010
After steering The Linc for two years, Editor Daniel Ionescu is preparing to say goodbye.
Why you shouldn’t re-elect Charnley
By Rob Wells on March 1, 2010
Rob Wells is not impressed with Chris Charnley’s manifesto pledges this year and explains why he shouldn’t get the student vote once more.
Invasion of the wrinklies
By Mike Hodges on February 24, 2010
Even though he is a mature student, Mike Hodges is deeply suspicious of the whole idea of higher education courses tailored for the over 50s age group.
Foreign students – 21st century scapegoats?
By Mike Hodges on February 22, 2010
Mike Hodges argues that foreign students are the ideal scapegoats to attract the popular anti-foreigner sentiments that are frequently, if not accurately, attributed to the supporters of the BNP and UKIP.
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Want my vote? [Voices]
By Samantha Viner on February 22, 2010
Samantha Viner wants this year’s SU Elections candidates to work harder to get her attention, and not only spam her on social networks such as Facebook.
Have students lost their activism touch?
By Mike Hodges on February 16, 2010
The most surprising thing for Mike Hodges was not that so few students turned out to protest against the debts they are forced to incur, but that any of them turned up at all.
Our green and pleasant university
By Mike Hodges on February 11, 2010
Various university buildings now feature a new form of decoration. These rather harmless looking documents tell us just how environmentally friendly, or not, the buildings are.
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 »
Film review: The Lovely Bones
March 13, 2010
The Lovely Bones is a picturesque film based around the life after Susie Salmon’s death. Filled with decisions and vengeance, Joel Murray reviews the latest from director Peter Jackson.
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.
