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2nd Feb 2018
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Imperial 1st XV lose to Brunel in tough contest

Last Wednesday marked the return of ICURFC 1st XV to rugby after Christmas, in which they took on Brunel University. Following a close loss to Brunel in November, last time these teams met, Imperial were determined not to let history repeat itself. The cold, windy and wet conditions at Harlington

By Nick Ustaran-Anderegg Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Immortals squeeze past the Pythons

Immortals squeeze past the Pythons

American Football take an injury-affected squad to Cambridge, but still manage to come out on top

By Ben Heath Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
How do you solve a problem like planetary mass?

How do you solve a problem like planetary mass?

What's the best way to define what a planet is?

By Varshit Dusad Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith

Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith

In light of the passing of legendary The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith, Felix’s hottest new music writer offers his own profound and earth-shattering insights into an artist he knew too little about.

By Jack O'Brien Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Grumpy Bastard on Cycling

Grumpy Bastard on Cycling

Grumpy Bastard turns his gaze to cycling in the big smoke. And he now hates more people than ever before.

By Grumpy Bastard Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Environmental Society – It's easy bee-ing green

Environmental Society – It's easy bee-ing green

Environmental Society's Green Week will make it easier for us all to be a bit greener.

By Sebastian Gonzato Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Django Django venture into new territories

Django Django venture into new territories

Always ones to be ambitious and experimental, Marble Skies sees the electro-rock outfit trying their hands at a variety of new styles. The result is an eclectic jumble that oozes colour.

By Adrian LaMoury Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Contemplating troubled pasts in the City of Literature

Contemplating troubled pasts in the City of Literature

Travelling to places with a rich history is the perfect backdrop for exploring books that might have an enlightening cultural connection

By Pavan Inguva Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Connect with conservation – Visiting Venom

Connect with conservation – Visiting Venom

The Natural History Museum is shedding light on the hidden side of venom.

By Steve Allain Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
All the President’s pigs – why we can’t ignore the issue of free choice

All the President’s pigs – why we can’t ignore the issue of free choice

There is no doubt the male attendants of the President’s dinner were engaged in lewd behaviour. But treating the hostesses as victims ignores the reality of their free choice to attend.

By Shaul Rosten Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read
“What would you have done?”

“What would you have done?”

German lawyer Bernhard Schlink’s international bestseller The Reader asks this question of a post-war nation healing from guilt and trauma.

By Bayan Al Balushi Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Petition launched to save St. Mary's swimming pool

Petition launched to save St. Mary's swimming pool

The petition, which is on more than 700 signatures at the time of writing, calls the decision "deeply disappointing".

By Fred S Fyles Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
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