Guest Columns

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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.


Education or training? A journalism school dilemma

By Guest Columnist on November 4, 2009

Barry Turner debates the role of tutors in preparing university students for an education rather than for the industry they are going into.


Faddism or Fascism?

By Guest Columnist on February 20, 2009

The population is under a deluge of information in the media, often hectoring in nature about how we should live more healthily. Some of this advice is simply a modern version of the old common sense that is now lacking in our society.


Prof. Brian Winston on freedom of the press

By Guest Columnist on October 24, 2008

We have restricted speech for a variety of reasons – state security, protection of identity of minors, obscenity and so on. Publication of facts and opinion, nevertheless, are not in any sense generally limited unless incitement to illegal acts can be proved — and that, as numerous court cases have shown, is still far from easy.



A Vice Chancellor’s Confessions

By Guest Columnist on September 24, 2008

David Chiddick, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln talks about his life as a student, how he failed his first year of university and the old times of the NUS.


September around the world with Daniel Hutchinson

By Guest Columnist on September 24, 2008

Let us not, then, dither over decisions that are key to our future. Let us not take for granted our prospects. Instead, let us be positive as we set off on another year. Let us go forth to making the best of our year.


Beddoes: The ex SU President speaks

By Guest Columnist on September 24, 2008

Being an SU officer is more like part politician, part holiday rep, part businessperson and part student. Not one day at work is ever the same. One day you can find yourself making new friends and partying in the Engine Shed, the next you are wearing a suit and attending the Board of Governors.


Is integration that important?

By Guest Columnist on May 1, 2008

Since Romania and Bulgaria joined the EU on the 1st Jan 2007, Britons everywhere expressed concerns about the abundance of migrants expected. But is that really such a bad thing?


Studenthood »

iPhone 4-ever?

June 21, 2010

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With the launch of the new iPhone just around the corner, will the new smartphone do its three years of design justice?


Music »

30 Seconds To Mars to rock the Engine Shed

August 31, 2010

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One of the biggest rock bands touring today are set to make a trip to Lincoln as part of BBC Radio 1’s Student Tour this October alongside DJs Zane Lowe and Fearne Cotton.


Campus Voices »

Drink driving – a cautionary tale

August 31, 2010

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Darren Moss has a stark warning for motorists, as he describes being on the receiving end of an accident caused by drink driving.

Lincoln City »

Big Match Report: Rotherham 1 Imps 0

August 31, 2010

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The Imps were sent crashing out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy at the hands of Rotherham in a tedious affair at Don Valley Stadium.


University »

Lincoln 2010 Freshers’ Week revealed

August 13, 2010

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This year’s Freshers’ Week sees the likes of Radio 1 stars Zane Lowe and Greg James returning to the university, alongside a host of regular events.


Fashion »

Sex and The City: Find the film-inspired designs

June 6, 2010

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With the new Sex and The City film inspiring fashonistas everywhere, The Linc narrows down the High Street’s best items inspired by the film.





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