Lead Stories
by Kezia Clark in Life & Culture
Barefooted hippies, bald headed monks, and incense sticks are some of the things associated with people who practise meditation. But can it benefit students?…
by Jonny Kimber in Politics
Conservative MP and sometime "Have I Got News for You" presenter Anne Widdecombe may, or may not, be a fan of poking, but she is a dedicated Facebooker: "It provides a friendly and convenient environment in which to keep in touch, informally, with both constituents and the wider community, especially the younger generation.…
by Rhianna Morton in Travel
Dying to travel? You’re not the only one. Around 250,000 young Brits set off each year on a passport to paradise. But is it all palm-fringed beaches and friendly locals, or are muggings, molestation and murder the harsh realities of the gap-year experience? “We stopped at a red light.…
by Sam Hughes in Travel
We all know that for us students, money is a bit tight, and going on holiday seems like an impossibility. Yet that is because when most people think of going on holiday, they think of going abroad, but you don’t need to. The U.K has so much to offer, and cheaply too.…
by Tim Hill in Travel
Venezuela
Try something different
Any students up late at night this summer may have been flicking through the TV channels and found action from this years Copa America football tournament. It's the equivalent of the European Championships with countries from all over South America competing for the coveted top spot.…
by Naomi Richards in Environment
Enviro - what? We’re always being told to care more about the environment but are we being set a good example by the people at the top? Read on to find 5 things you didn’t know about BBC News Reporter George Alagiah. George Alagiah, Presenter for BBC News and BBC World, London 1.…
by Kate Hood in Life & Culture
It's 10pm on a cold and dreary October night and bouncer Neil Sturman is preparing himself for his usual Wednesday night working the door at Norwich nightclub, Central. "Wednesday night is the student night here and it can get packed." says Neil.
The evening begins with a briefing from the head of security at the club, Andrew Hall.…
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