Student News - April, 2008

By: Chris Stevenson and Natasha Evans

High-profile visit from Rammell, but apathy prevails

Caged campaigners lock-up the campus for a day of peaceful protest

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 11:05

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By: Natasha Evans

This week saw LUU’s Amnesty International society and the Tibet Society unite for a day of protest and action.

Band shotguns first place at festival

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:54

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By: Adam Richardson

Student band, I Call Shotgun, have been named ‘King of the Mountain’ after coming first at a recent Austrian music festival.

Pounds for pennies in new art exhibition

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:48

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By: Natasha Evans

Priceless art has been created after a Leeds student put his student loan to novel use and produced a one-of-a-kind of a kind art project.

Masked villain attacks LUU and declares: “Don’t let them eat cake”

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:43

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By: Natasha Evans

This week the Union building was invaded by a masked villain.

Drug Dealers Weeded Out

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:37

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By: Kieran Kelly

Police urge Southampton students to keep a look out for organised drug gangs on our doorsteps

Celebrate SUSU media

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:16

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By: Liam Hornsby

SUSU celebrates 70 years of hard work with new additions and old favourites still going strong

QE2, Bon Voyage!

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:06

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By: Kieran Kelly

The Queen will pay a visit to Southampton to bid farewell to the famous cruiser as it retires in Dubai.

Top of the Hops?

Submitted by editor on Wed, 30/04/2008 - 10:03

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By: Ashleigh Toll, Hannah Slater & Pete Bryant

Do Southampton University students have one of the worst reputations for binge-drinking in the UK? The Wessex Scene team investigates.

Green credentials bring SLAG acclaim

Submitted by editor on Tue, 29/04/2008 - 14:18

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By: Steffan Messenger

Earlier this month Durham University’s Sustainable Living Action Group (SLAG) won a coveted award at a conference held by the Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges. The University-funded group beat 8 other universities to win a ‘Green Gown Award’ for best student-led initiative.

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News in brief

Submitted by editor on Tue, 29/04/2008 - 14:12

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Durham graduate killed in Ecuador crash

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Festival aims to “give something back” to Durham

Submitted by editor on Tue, 29/04/2008 - 14:08

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By: Laura Pennington

After its recent launch, Durham Arts Festival is set to take place from 14-21 June. It is part of an innovative scheme run solely by university students, not only to raise money for chosen charities, St. Cuthbert’s Hospice and The Arts Fund, but to ameliorate the relationship between the people of Durham and art.

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President’s dithering over BNP a sign of weakness

Submitted by editor on Tue, 29/04/2008 - 13:53

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By: David Rhys Elward

The President of the Durham Union Society’s decision to stop a member of the BNP speaking in a debate has tarnished the Union’s image as an advocate of free speech and made him appear weak, according to a highly placed source within the Union.

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Guilds President Resigns

Submitted by editor on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 14:03

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By: Ashley Brown

The Guilds President, Tristan Sherliker, has resigned to concentrate on his academic life, due to a number of personal issues.

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Student Satisfaction Hits Imperial ... Again

Submitted by editor on Fri, 25/04/2008 - 10:45

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By: William the Conquerer

The latest Good University Guide league tables have seen Imperial remain in third place, once again suffering from low student satisfaction.

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Unexpected Error

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:27

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By: Fran Infante- News Editor

Students found crying in Robinson Library after capped module chaos.

Dodgy diplomas

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:20

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By: Marina King

Websites offer higher-education replica certificates for as little as £39.95

Taxi trouble

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:17

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By: Rachael White

Numbers of unlicensed cabs in worrying rise

Healthy body, healthy mind

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:11

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By: Rosie Duffield

Union Society launches campaign to help students with their physical and psychological health.

Underpass under scrutiny

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:06

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By: Alex Saggers

Another safety warning to students

Oh Dani Boy!

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 17:02

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By: Luke Danskin

Shevil wonder goal secures late point for title hunters Real

Season comes to disappointing end in Sheffield showpiece

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 16:37

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By: Lydia Oxenham - AU President

BRITISH UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Scottish bravehearts snatch Calcutta Cup

Submitted by editor on Tue, 22/04/2008 - 16:25

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