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What makes cricket so beautiful?

For the five long days of summer England receives each year, someone thought it was a good idea to make a game that goes on for all five of them. What was born as a children’s game in the 13th-century English countryside has evolved to become a source of excitement,...
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By , Mar. 28, 2025

SNP pledges to maintain free tuition for Scottish students despite funding crisis

The Scottish National Party (SNP) have pledged that they will never reintroduce tuition fees for Scottish students despite universities in Scotland increasingly reporting budget struggles.   Students who both live and study in Scotland currently receive free tuition fees paid for by the Scottish Government, a policy which has been...
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By , Mar. 28, 2025

The unsustainable reality of green technology

On Friday 7 February, Secretary of State for Energy Ed Miliband confirmed the government’s commitment to the introduction of carbon capture technology. This commitment was announced despite concerns raised by the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee regarding its effectiveness and its impact on taxpayers. The plan to invest in...
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By , Mar. 28, 2025

Mindful Moments: my half marathon journey

Three months ago, I was completing at most a 5km run. Last Sunday, however, I ran my first ever half marathon. In the past I had completed longer runs, yet never as far as this. It was an incredible experience; nevertheless, it came with significant obstacles and challenges along the...
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By , Mar. 28, 2025

Sports Society Spotlight: Canoe Polo

In a quiet corner of the Sports Hub, when all the leisurely swimmers have finished for the day, we hear the faint splash of a ball being tossed into water. Silence. A whistle blows. And then the thunder of paddles as opposing boats rush towards an adrenaline-filled melee. This is...
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By , Mar. 27, 2025

Anger as Fusion closure leaves societies facing ‘punitive’ fines for cancelled circles

Social secretaries have been left scrambling to confirm circling allocations following the sudden announcement of a new system which will see societies fined for cancelling their Wednesday night socials.   An announcement made by the Students’ Union (SU) on a Facebook group for society exec members seemed to confirm that...
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By , Mar. 26, 2025