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The University of Buckingham have brought sniffer dogs onto campus to reinforce their ‘zero-policy’ tolerance to drugs. The University’s vice-chancellor, Sir Anthony Seldon, has said that use of illegal drugs are large factor in mental health issues. There will be regular sniffer dog patrols on campus, serving a duel purpose...
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By , Mar. 13, 2016

Agony Aunt: Dealing with a difficult flatmate

Have a flatmate you don’t get along with? Here’ Agony Aunt’s advice... Dear Liv, I need help. My flatmate treats me really badly. I liked her last year, so made an effort to be constantly friendly, nice and helpful towards her. It was literally like I was invisible unless she needed something. Enough was enough, so I...
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By , Mar. 12, 2016

Ready, steady, salmon…

If you fancy some fishy, delicious, and healthy Omega 3 goodness then this recipe is perfect! Salmon is wonderfully tasty and this recipe really brings out its distinctive flavour. Give it a go and let us know how you like it! They’re normally served either on their own for a lunch, or with boiled new potatoes or sweet potato fries...
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By , Mar. 12, 2016

Ethnicity and identity: who am I?

Ethnicity can be confusing,  Hazal Kirci tells us why being mixed-race left her feeling confused… Ethnicity. Please choose an option from the dropdown menu. Choosing your ethnicity on an application form for a job or a simple survey shouldn’t be as hard as it is for me. Often the options consist...
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By , Mar. 12, 2016

Famous Games Inspired by Famous Books

With the evolution of the medium, more and more video games have begun to show signs of having been inspired by famous works of literature. Boar Books and Boar Games team up to take a look at a few such examples. The Book: Cormac McCarthy’s The Road The Road has...
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By , Mar. 12, 2016

Sexual offences in Warwickshire doubled over the last two years

The number of sexual offences reported by the Warwickshire Police has almost doubled in the last 2 years, according to new information released under the Freedom of Information Act. The county, with a population of just over half a million, has seen an 80.9% increase in reported sex crimes since 2013, with 959 offences and 893 victims recorded in the last year alone.
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By , Mar. 12, 2016

The lost art of journalism?

Journalism today is different from its past. Today the profession is tied inescapably from the capitalist society and its freedom is constricted by the media moguls. It could be said that in this way journalism has lost its creative art form. Journalism is a non-fiction narrative. A story is created...
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By , Mar. 11, 2016