The ‘f’ word
The ‘f’ word Katie Dalton complains that common perceptions of feminism degrade an ongoing struggle for equality “Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become…
The New Face in Space
The New Face in Space Written by Sophie Langford Last updated: Mon Sep 26 13:36:15 2005 Astronomers announce the detection of a planet beyond Pluto, and it’s not called Xena. Over the summer US astronomers announced the discovery of the solar…
Vigilance urged following burglaries
Vigilance urged following burglaries Police are appealing for witnesses following a string of burglaries on campus since the end of term. Warwick District burglary squad detectives are investigating the cases after laptop computers and mobile phones were…
10 Warnings to Freshers
10 Warnings to Freshers Dear Freshers, At this point in time you have probably explored the campus, made some acquaintances, and perhaps think that you have the system of ‘The Warwick Bubble’ pretty figured out. But be warned: as an old…
Curried crawlers uncovered
Curried crawlers uncovered Ants found in mango chutney from Earlsdon takeaway One popular student takeout has just received a £7000 fine after a customer discovered an infestation of ants in a tub of mango chutney. Coventry City Council’s…
My girl wants to swap
My girl wants to swap Dear Dr. Chris, I’m a 3rd year politics student at Warwick, and for the past three years, I’ve been in a very happy and satisfying relationship with my girlfriend, who I met in my first year. When our eyes first met at…
U Decide
U Decide What is wrong with the student body? Where have all the starry eyed youths gone? Today the hard earned right to suffrage is only the click of a mouse away, a dream one hundred years ago, but apparently a nothing now. In the recently held union…
Alastair Cameron: A Short-Sighted Perspective
Alastair Cameron: A Short-Sighted Perspective You don’t get a much sharper eye for detail than that of Alastair Cameron. Or do you? Apparently the foresight which made the former New Labour PR guru such a success is failing him in middle age. But…
Lucy Phillips on how pot affects your brain
Lucy Phillips on how pot affects your brain Frequent users of cannabis commonly experience short-term memory loss. Though well documented, little is known about the science behind the effect. Recent findings, however, point towards an adverse effect of…
Bottles and shots
Bottles and shots Who said guns and alcohol shouldn’t mix? Thomas Reed has a blast in Prague. ‘This is A hell of a town’. What better endorsement could Prague need? Then, following a long slurp of beer and a nod to his already inebriated…