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Parliamentary Reform: Who Stands to Gain?
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsAfter over 100 years on the backburner, Nick Clegg and his Liberal Democrats are finally dead-set on reforming Westminster’s archaic House of Lords; however, the reasoning behind this latest push for reform may be slightly more complicated and selfish in nature than the Coalition Government should like any of us to think. -
The Brig Survey
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No CommentsBrig wants your feedback on how we can improve your student newspaper next year. Please take a couple of minutes to play a role in your student newspaper's future. Fill out our survey here or email your responses to editor@brignewspaper.com or comment right below this post. -
Wish I Weren’t Here
Posted on May 9, 2012 | 1 CommentColm Currie talks about the more stressful side of travelling abroad, and why he wants to go home as soon as possible. -
Chris, Wats-on kids’ TV today? Noises and nonsense
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsI don’t often have occasion to watch children’s TV anymore, but during the mid-semester break, I was subjected to watching a few programmes with my younger cousins. We all know... -
The success of the Clubs & Socs Card
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsAt the start of the year, there was a lot of grumbling about the new Clubs and Societies Membership Card. By the end, not one person running for a Union position... -
Time is on their side: appreciating older pop musicians
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsOlder songwriters are often overlooked by pop music culture. They’ve already had their greatest hits released and have had their share of fame. However, these musicians shouldn’t be dismissed. Artists... -
The “gay cure” London bus advert: a Brig writer’s personal response
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsBeing gay in a deeply religious family has left me with a personal conflict I fear I’ll never overcome. The teachings of the Bible have been so deeply ingrained in... -
Cost, threat and traffic chaos mean no gold medal for London
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s less than 100 days until Olympic fever officially hits London. Masses of people will flock to our capital city to view the elite of the sporting world. While stars... -
Brig Writers On… Graduation Ball.
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsEach month, we ask Brig writers their opinions on a given topic. This month: the price of the Graduation Ball. “It is too expensive for what is on offer. I... -
Falling out of love with the beautiful game
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsI recently confessed to something that, over the years, has been a source of great anguish to me. It happened in the media office. In a moment of weakness, I divulged highly personal information; something I usually keep under lock and key, patrolled by the most ardent of protectors. In a swift expression of opinion, I had abandoned my laconic facade. I had admitted to liking the sport of football.
