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![Credit: Val Pollard [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Geograph](https://www.wessexscene.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SGH-359x201.jpg "Fundraising Cake Sale from 11AM on 20th February at Southampton General Hospital Reception")
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Fundraising Cake Sale from 11AM on 20th February at Southampton General Hospital Reception
A cake sale is taking place today to raise funds for TV equipment in the D10 ward of Southampton General Hospital.
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Mental Illness and Sexual Assault: Why It’s Important To Talk About It
Fleur MacInnes discusses why it is so important to recognise the significance of mental health and sexual assault.
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Politics View all
The Week in British Politics: 11th-17th February 2019
Giles Rowing gives the lowdown of the latest week in British politics.
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Brexit: How Did We Get Here?
Britain joined the EU 46 years ago, but how did it all unravel?
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Politics at a Glance: Tory Minister in Cryptic Brexit Message
Giles Rowing unpacks the hidden Brexit meaning behind a recent social media post by a government minister.
→International View all
How Socialism has Failed Venezuela: Protracted Economic Crises
Venezuela is in total economic collapse – Christopher George Halkou explains why.
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Why is China Viewed So Negatively When the West is Dictatorial? (Part 1)
Steven Dibben argues that our thoughts on China as a dictatorial state serves the interest of the political agendas of our not-so-openly-democratic West?
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Pelin Ünker Sentenced to Jail in Turkey for Paradise Papers Reporting
Editor Ivan Morris Poxton discusses the case of Pelin Ünker to highlight Turkey’s track record on the imprisonment of journalists.
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Sexuality in Sport
Kate Briggs-Price on how false ideas of “womanhood” undermine women’s participation in sport.
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University of Southampton Sports Strategy Student Consultation at 6pm on 18 February
Are you a student who cares about the future of sport at the University? If so, then attending this event may be a good idea.
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Formula One’s Perennial Diversity Problem
At the beginning of the 2018 season, World Champion Lewis Hamilton slammed the bosses of→
Opinion View all
Sexuality in Sport
Kate Briggs-Price on how false ideas of “womanhood” undermine women’s participation in sport.
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How Socialism has Failed Venezuela: Protracted Economic Crises
Venezuela is in total economic collapse – Christopher George Halkou explains why.
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The Continuing Fight to Defend the Study of the Arts
Emily Fry uses her personal experience of studying an arts based course to defend the subjects that are so often dismissed and deligitimised in the education system.
→Lifestyle View all
Yes! Yes! Yes! Sex Positive Dating Apps
Beth Kimber-Bradshaw explains the ethos behind new dating app, Tapdat.
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Cannabis Marketing: A Cool Lifestyle?
Zach Sharif on the questions raised by the increasing popularity of cannabis.
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Who Says You Can’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single?
Molly Joyce has a few ideas on how to spend Valentine’s Day if you’re not coupled up.
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University Student’s App Intro Builds on Freshers’ Bunfight Trial
A profile of Intro app, a Future Worlds start-up which was trialed by a number of societies at Freshers’ Bunfight in September.
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BSE: What, Where and How?
An overview of the so-called ‘mad cow disease’, the recent outbreak in Scotland and the possible risks to human health
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Turner Sims to Host on 8th February Interactive Show Where Audience Decides Plot with App
Want to decide which world figure should be abducted in an improvised music show? Tin Men and the Telephone at Turner Sims on 8th February may appeal to you!
→Travel View all
The Dangers and Dilemmas of Drinking Alcohol Abroad
Rachel Mather urges tourists to be aware of alcohol restrictions and bans when holidaying abroad.
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Adapting to Alcohol and Drugs Laws in Different Countries
Megan Crossman explains different countries’ attitudes to alcohol and drugs and how to adapt as a tourist.
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Three European Christmas Markets to Visit This Year
Lifestyle editor, Megan Hart, explores five of the best European Christmas markets to visit this year!
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