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19th Oct 2018
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Rising Fed rates puts pressure on markets

Rising Fed rates puts pressure on markets

Since the fiscal stimulus of tax cuts that the Trump administration has implemented this year, the US economy on the surface has been doing great. It has notched a 4.1% annualized growth rate for Q2, which is considerably faster than the 2% growth rate that has been standard since

By Tom Alston Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com26 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Low-fat, reduced fat and fat-free foods: a healthy choice or a myth?

Low-fat, reduced fat and fat-free foods: a healthy choice or a myth?

Replacing everything in your fridge with low-fat alternatives? You may want to think twice...

By Eva Tadros and Julia Dabrowska Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Imperial Dominates Duathlon with VeloPark Victories

Imperial Dominates Duathlon with VeloPark Victories

The morning started with an alarm sounding at 6:30AM – not a particularly cruel time for a triathlete, but for many students it was a relaxed Sunday morning lie-in. Undeterred by the rain and forecast thunderstorms, they made their way over to the Velopark in Stratford. Travelling on the tube

By Mark Pollock Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
ICURFC 2nd XV:  Welcome back Sylvia

ICURFC 2nd XV: Welcome back Sylvia

The first game of the 2XV’s season was a home match against Queen Mary’s, a side who last season were 2 leagues above us. Due to this theoretical gulf in quality, the Queen Mary’s side decided to turn up 45 minutes late, leaving little time for a

By Daniel Kirrane Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

ICURFC 2nd XV: All hail King Thornton, Lord of the 3s

Arriving with a squad of 19 to Regent’s park, and conditions looking ideal for a game of running rugby, the stage was set for what promised to be a tough first game against a rather unknown SOAS 1st XV. As SOAS went through phases following kick off, Imperial’s

By Simon Thornton Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
I’m Not Running runs out of steam

I’m Not Running runs out of steam

Too many issues, too little time.

By Jingjie Cheng Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
DRAG at the Hayward Gallery

DRAG at the Hayward Gallery

A wide-ranging exhibition that showcases the variety to be found in the art form.

By Gurdip Uppal Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
A Tale of Two Halves: Measure for Measure at the Donmar

A Tale of Two Halves: Measure for Measure at the Donmar

Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden alternate roles in a retelling that tackles abuse of power and gender politics.

By Indira Mallik Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Your hours are numbered – Emit style!

Your hours are numbered – Emit style!

Tech Editor Krithika Balaji writes about Emit, a start-up by graduates from Imperial, who have designed a clock that counts down time as a way to stop people from procrastinating.

By Krithika Balaji Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
War at the world

War at the world

The recently released report on global warming by the IPCC does not include good news. If we want to keep our planet and live long lives, we must ensure that the system changes.

By Juan Rubio Gorrochategui Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
The Man Booker Prize 2018: a rundown of the shortlist

The Man Booker Prize 2018: a rundown of the shortlist

The Man Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious and closely-watched literary prizes in the world. The 2018 winner was announced on Tuesday, and goes to Anna Burns’s Milkman. Felix Books editor Jingjie Cheng gives a rundown of this year’s six shortlisted books.

By Jingjie Cheng Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 min read
Mutation as a form as music

Mutation as a form as music

Tim Hecker warns of an apocalyptic dawn with transcendental acceptance.

By Suraj G Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com19 Oct 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
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