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6th Dec 2024
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Happy Birthday Felix!

Happy Birthday Felix!

Monday 9th December will mark the 75th anniversary of Felix. This humble newspaper has seen many design changes, editorial changes, budget changes, and more. Scores of editors, writers, photographers, illustrators, and paid copyeditors have worked on the paper, ensuring that Imperial's student, staff and alumni are informed of

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What does it mean to be a Felix Editor?

I had a little game-plan for my editorials this year, and for my year as editor as a whole. I knew the 75th Anniversary was coming up, and so I wanted my year to be a return to Felix form, in a sense. We've had some fantastic editors

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ALERT statue to get a pair of balls this Christmas

ALERT statue to get a pair of balls this Christmas

New Christmas installation to iconic statue revealed as College seeks to "fix the last few art cock-ups."

By Barnaby Hilton-Royce Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com6 Dec 2024 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Elon Musk buys Imperial newspaper, renames FelX

Elon Musk buys Imperial newspaper, renames FelX

Billionaire could only afford FelX (formerly Felix) following losses on X (formerly Twitter), paying child support, and spending millions on Trump's campaign.

By Guillaume Felix Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com6 Dec 2024 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

ESG initiative mandates burning of all books

In a bold push towards sustainability, the Labour Government has unveiled its latest environmental policy to reduce the waste caused by the paper industry. On Sunday 1st December, Labour MP Feb Senton announced plans to "burn all books" in an effort to "cure sustainability" and expedite

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Katsu curry to become only food option at Imperial

Katsu curry to become only food option at Imperial

Every outlet in South Ken forced to sell katsu in Imperial's newest initiative to boost the student lunch experience

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The origin of the Centrefold

The origin of the Centrefold

Felix’s nude centrefolds are now notorious amongst sports teams and freshers who still get squeamish about nudity. First introduced in 2005 after some trial runs in the years prior, the centrefold started as a way to advertise yourself, before becoming a sports team tradition by the late 2010s. However,

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Imperial team reaches FA Cup third round against all odds

Imperial team reaches FA Cup third round against all odds

Mens III use academic superiority to confuse semi-pro opponents

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Despite the grand name, Mother Nature is just another petulant teenager

Despite the grand name, Mother Nature is just another petulant teenager

Oil giants claim Earth is just 'going through a phase'

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How is Felix printed?

One of the questions I am asked quite regularly as Editor is "How is Felix printed?" Most people have the misconception that we still do everything in our office, from writing, to copyediting, to laying out, to printing, and distribution. We don't. We have an external

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Curbing the decline of the Atlantic salmon

Curbing the decline of the Atlantic salmon

Insights into how intensive farming has harmed a Scottish delicacy.

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Felix launches societies events calendar

Felix launches societies events calendar

Felix has launched its first digital clubs and societies announcements calendar. The calendar, launched on Sunday 1st December, provides information on the society hosting the event, the time and location, the price of ticket and a link to the ticket portal or to the webpage which offers the most information.

By Charlotte Probstel Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 Dec 2024 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
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