Are big chains forcing out the independent stores on campus?
I’ve just returned to Lancaster following a year abroad in France. This has already entailed a slight culture shock,
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Have Apple gone rotten?
If a survey were to be taken of the whole university to find out what type of smartphone most students
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Long overdue diplomacy
For the first time in many of our lives direct communications between American and Iranian leaders have taken place. While
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Is a points system for degrees a waste time?
Julia Molloy – No It has recently been announced that 20 UK universities will be taking part in a new project,
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We need Consistent Enforcement of Laws to end the Phenomenon of Internet Trolls
Anyone who watched the latest series of the Great British Bake Off will be aware of contestant Ruby Tandoh and
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Are energy companies switching us off?
Since the Labour Party Conference in September, the issue of increasing energy prices has been the main subject of political
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Greenpeace has forgotten about peace
Greenpeace is no stranger to controversy. Over the past 40 years since its formation, it has become well known for
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Mental health: are we living in the dark ages?
One in four of us experience some form of mental health difficulties in any given year. Yet “Mental Patient Fancy
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Who does the banning of 'Blurred Lines' benefit?
At the time of writing six universities have now banned the infamous song ‘Blurred Lines’ from their establishments, ensuring that
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Trade unions are misunderstood
[Image unavailable - this media was lost during migration] © John Dee This summer trade unions have come in for considerable
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It’s not the “Yid Army” we should be condemning
“Yiddo, yiddo, yiddo,” they chant, amidst screeched hissing sounds. The recent FA decision to criminalise Tottenham Hotspur fans who refer
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Are students being targeted by increasing rail fares?
Rail companies in England have recently announced that rail fares will increase by an average of 4.1% in 2014,
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Was banning lads’ mags from LUSU shops the right decision? – For
Lads’ mags have been the bane of every feminist student over the past few years. With the crude pictures included
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Was banning lads’ mags from LUSU shops the right decision? – Against
Lads’ mags are crude and unpopular with the majority of society, and they objectify women. They stereotypically include silly articles,
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Banning Lads’ Mags makes very little difference in eradicating sexism
[Image unavailable - this media was lost during migration]LUSU Central has banned lads' mags – photo by Mae Reddaway
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