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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.


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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.


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An absence of accountability in The Agenda

By Rob Wells on February 7, 2010

Officers at the Students’ Union still do not understand the concept of accountability, and The Agenda is certainly not helping them to “tick that box”.


Because ‘half of the story’ is better than nothing

By Daniel Ionescu on January 27, 2010

The SU president claims we got only half of the story — we say half of the story is better than misinforming readers.


Reviving the Lincoln magazine scene

By The Linc on January 15, 2010

The printed issues of The Linc will come with a special addition starting March. Twisted magazine becomes part of our brand, now called The Linc Magazine.


Editor’s letter: For better and for worse

By Daniel Ionescu on December 2, 2009

Times are changing at the University of Lincoln, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse — the editor’s letter from the December 2009 print issue.


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National recognition for The Linc at Guardian Student Media Awards

By The Linc on November 26, 2009

The Linc’s website was recognised as one of the top five student newspaper websites in the country at the Guardian Student Media Awards on Wednesday, although the site did not win the top prize.


From the editors: Evidence and scepticism

By Rob Wells on November 25, 2009

The Linc’s News Editor says why journalists can’t be impartial, and how important looking at the facts is, in response to a reader’s comment on a health story.


The SU’s “Agenda”, or real accountability?

By Rob Wells on November 12, 2009

The Students’ Union claims that their officers are “pushing to make themselves more accountable than ever before”, this is exposed as a blatant lie as they attempt to stifle outside questioning.


The Students’ Union: Scrutiny when it suits them

By Shane Croucher on November 12, 2009

What do you do when you can’t control the press? Give yourself a mandate to stop talking to them. Lincoln’s SU are trying just that. If you believe in true accountability, read on.


Studenthood »

General Election: who’s the most student friendly?

March 3, 2010

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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

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UPDATE: The winners the 82nd Oscars are in. Were The Linc’s predicitions right? Find out inside!


Guest Columns »

The super injunction

March 10, 2010

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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.

Health »

Would you risk a tan?

March 2, 2010

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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.


Sport »

10K winner Bowser aims for the Olympics

March 9, 2010

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Last year’s Lincoln 10k winner is hoping to achieve his dream of reaching an Olympic final. Matthew Bowser opts for 5,000 metres to be his favourite is currently in training for the World Championships.


Gaming »

The diary of a virtual farmer

March 9, 2010

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The allure of having virtual farm “Farmville” on Facebook is baffling to many. Jonathan Cresswell spent two weeks playing the game loved by millions to find out what makes it so addictive.



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