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Should the BNP be allowed on Question Time?

Mon, 19th Oct 2009

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Big Brother bubble finally bursts

Thu, 8th Oct 2009

There was a time when furtive glances, romantic trysts and secrets buried under a web of lies were regarded as entertainment in Britain. The stereotypical British reserve and “stiff upper lip” was celebrated in literature and in films such as Brief Encounter. The nation identified wholeheartedly with the English breed of undemonstrative passion and reticence.

Sexual violence in the army

Fri, 1st May 2009

Women in the military is now more widely accepted as a societal norm, but dangers they face are unacceptable

Academic fantasies Mon, 19th Oct 2009 Terence Kealey would have us believe he is quite the comedian. The vice-chancellor of Buckingham University has caused a media frenzy after recently publishing an article in Times Higher Education magazine. In his piece Dr Kealey argued that female students are a ‘perk’ of the job for male academics to enjoy. The complaints soon flooded in.	Polanski creates a cultural excuse Mon, 19th Oct 2009 “Guilty or innocent?” Seems to be the polarised punch associated with the Polanski affair. Maybe he did rape a minor; maybe she in fact consented to get further in the film industry. Either way, leaving the debate to the hands of lawyers would be a bigger oversight than saying “who’s Frodo?” at the closing credits of your mate’s Lord of the Rings fest.
The art of gamemanship Mon, 19th Oct 2009 When Didi, the Brazilian midfielder and twice World Cup winner branded football as “the beautiful game”- the Seleção great was extolling the game that for ninety minutes becomes a performance, embodying the virtues of grace, skill and ultimately success.	New visa regulations changes the status quo for international students Fri, 1st May 2009 Rules that aim to protect international students from fake institutions must do just that. They are an integral part of the UK’s higher education
A degree for all is a degree for none Fri, 1st May 2009 The government lauds its egalitarian credentials, but encouraging everyone to get a degree undermines other important skills needed in the workplace	Piracy is back in fashion Fri, 1st May 2009 Warm feelings towards rum and parrots, memories of Jack Sparrow and Blackbeard swashbuckling throughout a fantastical Neverland, have imbued an undeniable romance towards pirating.
What next for rainbow nation? Fri, 1st May 2009 With ANC gaining another huge victory, Zuma’s accession is more a cloud of concern than a beacon of hope	Editorial: Issue 215 Fri, 1st May 2009 Epigram's take on the last fortnight
Epigrump Fri, 1st May 2009 The trivialisation of comment	Letters: Issue 215 Fri, 1st May 2009 Your letters. Have something to say? email you letter to comment@epigram.org.uk

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