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[15 Oct 2009 | Written by Hannah Grantham | 24 Comments | 4,561 views]
How to waste 35million

There have been mixed opinions on the new 35million pound library, but the question I’d like answered, is what did 35million actually buy?
When talking about the library most students will point out the distance of the library as being the main issue. Before, the library was on campus, but now it is a good thirteen minute walk away (and yes I was sad enough to time it!) and that was walking quickly, let alone carrying books, bags, in the rain, sleet and snow – treacherous times for us ladies in …

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[12 Mar 2009 | Written by Lucy Hopkins | No Comment | 1,264 views]

Through the still blue of the half-light,
In a shroud of guilty sweat,
He tries to still the roaring silence;
Tries, and fails, to forget.
Twitching flesh will not obey him,
Through clenching mouth and tacky teeth
His heavy breath becomes erratic;

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[12 Mar 2009 | Written by Steven Giles, 3rd Year Student | No Comment | 1,078 views]

A prophet visited my door last night
He said my life was fading fast
And I was to be alone
Before he left he snatched my coat
Then warned me of the coldness
How very helpful I thought
To be without an idea of expectancy
And coatless as well

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[8 Mar 2009 | Written by Graeme Hilton | No Comment | 5,387 views]
Chrianna

“She deserved it.” “She had it coming to her!” “Who cares when his music is so amazing?” Yeah okay; maybe Chris Brown shouldn’t have cheated on Riha… Oh wait. He didn’t cheat on her did he? He beat her, bit her, slapped her, strangled her and threatened to kill her. But from those rash and pathetic statements so many people have made all over the internet, you’d think all the R&B “superstar” had done was play around behind Rihanna’s back. Alas, no. Fans have been making excuses for Brown, merely …

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[5 Mar 2009 | Written by Caitlin, 3rd Year Student | One Comment | 1,834 views]

Last night

I rubbed elbows with the moon
Told the stars my secrets
But the clouds knew
What weighed on my heavy heart