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Issue 1708

7th Dec 2018
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Medical Devices under the Spotlight

This week in the tech section: The ICIJ investigation into how and why the medical device industry is failing globally.

By Aline Buat and Krithika Balaji Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
London and Life Lessons

London and Life Lessons

Anyone who has grown up in a small town or community surrounded by the same people can relate to the feeling of social claustrophobia. During adolescence, when emotions are high and everyone wants to fit in, this becomes even more pronounced. In “Cuckoo”, written by Lisa Carroll and set in

By Farhat Eamon Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
La Bohème | One of opera’s great classics

La Bohème | One of opera’s great classics

Let us tell you all about this amazing show, with prose written by experienced writers, well-versed in their chosen topic.

By Claire Chan and Helen Money-Kyrle Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Joy to your bookshelf

Joy to your bookshelf

‘Tis the season for giving, and Felix Books is here to help with four of our recommendations to spread literary cheer!

By Jia Qi Tan and Jingjie Cheng Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Jeannie: An Enchanting Revival

Jeannie: An Enchanting Revival

A long-overdue journey into the repertoire of an overlooked female playwright, this is (shockingly) the first professional production of Jeannie in nearly 80 years. Within two hours we are taken on a whirlwind journey with protagonist Jeannie, who, upon receiving a generous inheritance following the death of her cantankerous

By Shivani Gangadia Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
It’s a Wonderful Felix Film Christmas: The Lowdown of Must Watch Christmas Films this Holiday Season

It’s a Wonderful Felix Film Christmas: The Lowdown of Must Watch Christmas Films this Holiday Season

With a combined score of 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, these three movies will give you a great excuse to torture that annoying cousin who’s visiting, or provide a great drinking game by encouraging you to drink to forget.

By Mikhail Demtchenko, Aidan Chan and Sung Soo Moon Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 min read
Imperial Taekwondo returns successful in first of three national student Competitions

Imperial Taekwondo returns successful in first of three national student Competitions

ICUTKD returns from the Autumn Championships with 13 medals and a deeper knowledge of their individual strengths and weaknesses

By Sojin Park Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Imperial College Water Polo Make History For Both

Imperial College Water Polo Make History For Both

Whilst the ICSWP Men’s Water Polo Captain recounts (in surprising detail) his boys’ impressive performance against Bristol, the Women’s Water Polo Captain has plenty to say about how her girls have progressed this term with a review of a number of their matches over the past few weeks.

By Ramon Fernandez Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Having a laugh at Winter Wonderland

Warm yourself up at Winter Wonderland’s rip-roaring nightly Comedy Club.

By Gargi Samarth Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
Earl Sweatshirt’s back at it with some rap songs

Earl Sweatshirt’s back at it with some rap songs

Rap’s prodigal son delivers his most focused (and challenging) effort yet.

By Miles Gulliford Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Cross country gives indoors athletics a try

Cross country gives indoors athletics a try

This week Cross Country & Athletics ditched muddy hills to tackle some faster terrain - an indoor athletics track. The state-of-the-art Lee Valley Athletics Centre is situated amidst a desolate wasteland in the far reaches of north London. After meeting at Beit Quad to collect some of the

By Fergus Johnson Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
As Tuesday's Brexit vote looms, Imperial left in dark about future

As Tuesday's Brexit vote looms, Imperial left in dark about future

One fifth of Imperial's student body is EU. What do their futures look like?

By Jason Murugesu Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com7 Dec 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
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