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Issue 1581

20th Jun 2014
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What’s happened to the Aldwych Group?

[Tabloid Special] As a group of representatives of the Student’s Unions and Associations of the Russell Group, you would expect them to be doing, well something...

By Aemun Reza Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
The Falsity of Hope

The Falsity of Hope

Hope is a last resort, an admission of defeat. You hope when there is nothing left to do, nothing you can do: you can’t act, repair, work, correct or strive anymore, so you wish that things could go your way.

By Pietro Aronica Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

The best and the worst of GTA-ing

Almost every memorable moment as a GTA is both wonderful and terrible. Some are so bad that they’re good in retrospect (though some are just bad), and sometimes being a GTA makes you so happy that you can’t help but love your job.

By The GTA Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read

Talking to the Editors

As the year comes to a close we hear from the Felix Editor and his successor.

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So long and thanks for all the Physics

So long and thanks for all the Physics

Rory Fenton reminisces about his six years at IC

By Rory Fenton Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Scrabble World Championships: Prince Goes To Prague

Scrabble World Championships: Prince Goes To Prague

On December 6th at around midday, at least 55 games were taking place at the SCRABBLE Champions’ Tournament in Prague. 110 players from across the globe had convened in Prague for a tilt at the title of SCRABBLE World Champion and a share of the €25,000 prize pot.

By William Prince Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Professor is Inventor of the Year

[Tabloid Special Edition] Chris Toumazou, professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has won the Inventor of the Year award for Research at the European Inventor Awards.

By Kunal M L Wagle Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
New Info Adds to EIE Exam Scandal

New Info Adds to EIE Exam Scandal

More information has come to light on the scandal that hit the final exam for first year students on the Electronic and Information Engineering (EIE) course.

By Kunal M L Wagle Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Is feminism a toxic word?

An anonymous writer gives their opinion

By Izabella Rea Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read

Is Feminism a Toxic Word? – Response

A response from members of the Feminist Society...

By Marissa Lewis and Kirstin Hay Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Drugs Without the Hot Air: I Knew Nothing About Drugs Until I Read This Book

Drugs Without the Hot Air: I Knew Nothing About Drugs Until I Read This Book

Guess which substance killed Amy Winehouse? Have a stab in the dark.

By Jack Peacock Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read
Does watching violence on TV make men more violent?

Does watching violence on TV make men more violent?

New research has shown that men watching more violence on television could result in stunted in brain development, and the inability to control impulsive behaviours, including aggression.

By Philippa M Skett Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com23 Jun 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
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