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FAWSL: Alex Morgan is Tottenham’s first global superstar

It has been a summer of significant signings for the Women’s Super League, with record-breaking transfer fees and the arrival of World Cup champions. However, it would seem Tottenham Hotspur have somewhat eclipsed the existing excitement, through their last-minute signing of American superstar, Alex Morgan. The 31-year-old co-captain of the...
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By , Sep. 25, 2020

Why we feel ill in Freshers

It’s a miracle if you get to the end of term one and haven’t woken up with a headache from hell or a stuffed-up nose. Granted, this year freshers is a little different, and there are definitely more concerns about catching Covid than avoiding a hangover or freshers’ flu, but...
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By , Sep. 24, 2020

Male suicide rates at an all time high: why?

TW: Suicide Male mental health needs far wider attention. The latest Office for National Statistics data showed the suicide rate in 2019 for men was 16.9 deaths per 100,000 in England and Wales.  This is the highest level since 2000. Yorkshire and the Humber had the highest rate in 2019...
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By , Sep. 24, 2020

University league tables can only reveal so much

Deciding to apply to university is always a massive decision for any young person to make. Despite the fact nearly 50% of young people are now in higher education, it’s a huge investment. Financially, there are tuition fees and a maintenance loan to pay off. Personally, I think the UK’s tuition...
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By , Sep. 24, 2020

Africa declared polio-free

For over half a decade, Africa has accounted for half of the world’s cases of wild polio. How has this severe viral infection been eradicated? In 2019, there were 175 cases of wild polio and 364 cases of vaccine derived polio. This is a significant drop since 1988, with 350,000...
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By , Sep. 23, 2020