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[s] CrisisLoan wrote on 15:05, 20th Feb 2005: i will wait and protest about something i give a shit about I would have thought that this was an issue that everyone gave a shit about. An increase in the visa fees makes it more difficult for overseas students to get here, as this represents an two-fol...

A combination of masocism and feeling good about improving life for other students.

[s] harmless loony wrote on 10:14, 4th Feb 2005: It's ironic really, when the Saint thing was all kicking off, over a comment that was misjudged (or three) and placed in the paper (whereby subsequent apologies were given) none of you lot were arguing for freedom of speech then. Some people (stupidly...

Buggeration, I should have used this user name instead. Oh well...

I agree with EvilTwin, and I want to work with the Saint to ensure that we can put in place common sense guidelines on what is acceptable to publish and what isn't, and what would happen if there was a breach in this. If we also formulate a structure where people know who to go to for editorial quer...

[s] Mr Lovejoy wrote on 10:04, 17th Dec 2004: However, I would dispute that it is "painstakingly clear" on this point. While everyone is in agreement that it is wrong to discriminate on any of the grounds mentioned, it is not obvious what constitutes discrimination. If a hypothetical student newspap...

[s] Mr Lovejoy wrote on 00:55, 17th Dec 2004: I think that David Bean's long post is probably the most balanced that I have read so far from either side of the debate, and probably the one that gets most to the heart of the issues.[/i] It clearly isn't. However, it is slightly disconcerting to think...

I would like reiterate that the descision to not grant the Saint permission to use the building has nothing to do with the way that the Saint handles the Union. I actually rather like the idea of a newspaper holding the Association responsible, as someone has to. I have already outlined the reasons ...

As Student Support Officer, I feel I ought to explain a little further. Firstly, the Saint is in our building, and as with all other societies, organisations and individuals they need to abide by the rules that govern the Union. Simple as that, really. Secondly, we tried absolutely everything to get...

[s] SRC Member for Men's Issues wrote on 00:17, 16th Nov 2004: I'm sure that if anyone is willing to help with the Spike campaign, it would be more than welcome. I'm going to after last night... You were going to do so anyway, as you don't get a choice. But if anyone else wants to help out, then ple...

http://www.yourunion.net/spike

This page will give you all sorts of useful advice about how to avoid drinks spiking, and what to do if your drink is spiked.
Who knows, I might even get around to writing a Sinner Artice for it as well (although I am not sure people still read them).

Marco, Sara Brown, our widening access member in the Student's Association has been working hard at looking into ways in which we can increase access at our university for people from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. It appears that the problem is not that the University doesn't take...

Remember guys that it is voting today, and you can vote at the Union, the Library and Physics.
So make your voice heard, and cast your vote!
This post is in no way influenced by the fact I am bored by sitting at an election station and no-one is voting...

It is important that you understand the implications of the new laws on Anti-Social Behaviour Orders, or ASBOs. Basically, you can be given one by the police for anything, and the list below is not exhaustive, but: [l] [li]Harassment of residents or passers-by [li]Verbal abuse [li]Criminal damage [l...

I'll be there!

That is true, one can have a perfectly fufilled life at University. One could also point out that those who don't drink are more diligent in their studies, and more responsible with their money. Spending £40 a week on alcohol is fairly reckless. I wouldn't do it, if it wasn't cracking fun. On anothe...

However, at the Association, we are looking at the seconds and worrying about not getting everything done in time.
How we would love an extra week...

Much as I admire your dogged crusade in promoting every event that the Union has to offer (and I thought I was optimistic when I was on the Ents Committee? Sheesh!), the reason for me not going is very simple. I spend my waking life in that building, or so it seems. Hanging out in the evening where ...

I am the Student Support Officer (Dave Vinton, if you don't know). All the etnic minority, sexual orientation, diversity, disability and quite a few other reps (such as internationals) sit on the Student Support subcommittee, which I am the chair of. From here, we take motions forward to the SRC. Th...