Guest Columns
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 »
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.
