Campus Voices
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.
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.
Cut your coat according to your cloth
By Mike Hodges on February 10, 2010
Mike Hodges opines that the bursaries cut coming next year is a valuable lesson is life, where in the current economic climate everyone has to tighten their belts.
Smoking ban extension could be hit and miss
By Candi Hindocha on February 10, 2010
A review of the smoking ban could move smokers away from building entrances, but students have a mixed reaction to the new guidelines.
Creating a cultural ‘Carnage’
By Ashley Brown on February 10, 2010
Ashley Brown blames it on the ‘Fun Police’ for highlighting the actions of a few inglorious individuals who create a folk-devil out of a fairly standard situation.
Student loan book for sale
By Mike Hodges on February 5, 2010
Mike Hodges argues that the Student Loan Book is no more than toxic debt, which is not as easy to sell as the government would have thought.
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 »
Big Match Preview: The Imps v Hereford
March 11, 2010
Lincoln City host Hereford at Sincil Bank on Friday and will be hoping to forget the pre-match celebrations surrounding the World Cup 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.
