A shocking article in the Daily Mail (dated 5th December 2009) reports of a number of Durex condoms provided by Cambridge University Student Union found to have been pin-pricked, rendering them useless. Hearsay around this incident has pointed the finger towards anti abortionist, Pro life groups, and, according to Andrew Levy, reporter for the Daily Mail, Durex emphasised their rigorous quality control standards, “and are confident that these condoms will have left the factory in perfect condition”. However, this worrying incidence does remind us of the potential risks of ‘a …

With the cold weather not shifting, designers and celebrities are finding a new way to look glam and in fashion whilst braving the outdoors. This new craze brings the fun and playfulness back to fashion.
The best thing about pom poms is that they are inexpensive and quick to make… with kits on Amazon starting from £3.00. Alternatively use a cardboard template, made from an old cereal box, and a ball of wool from your mums sewing box and add to old hats, ends of scarves and coat strings to update …

It is widely recognised that students are renowned for their financial strife, and the vast majority leave university with debts ranging up to £17,500. Although it is safe to say that most students have part time jobs in retail outlets, various bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants, a shocking number of female students in particular, are resorting to much more drastic measures to make ends meet whilst studying.
I spoke to one student from Canterbury who was willing to share the harsh reality of what some female students are prepared to do …

On Friday the 11th of December, as hundreds packed into the Students’ Union, including one very special guest, Elton George Lewis was crowned the winner of Canterbury Christ Church Pop Factor 2009 and will be opening the main stage at this year’s Summer Ball. Pop Factor proved to be a huge success at CCSU, as the popularity of the SU rocketed to a stage where it was ‘one in one out’ into the building, as the full capacity meant that many unfortunate fans were often turned away.
The first two …

So then..to pick up where we left off in the last edition in November. Of course fixtures are still bumbling along as usual, however, due to the snow we had severe disruptions to many games before Christmas. Our teams are still flourishing with 10 of our 22 BUCS sides in prime position at the top of the league, so a huge well done and captains keep up your amazing work.
December came and went and a lot of the teams, particularly Hockey, bid farewell to their American team mates. …