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Archive for June, 2007

Alan Johnston

Posted in alan johnston, bbc, tagged on June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

As a fellow journalist I would like nothing more than the safe return of journalist Alan Johnston who was kidnapped by the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas. Today marks 100 days since his kidnapping and the BBC as well as journalists everywhere will be holding a vigil at 14:15 british time. Show your support by adding [...]

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Student depression

Posted in lincoln university, mental health, self-harm, student, suicide, tagged , on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

‘I’m depressed’ now who hasn’t said that at one point or another? When the majority of people say it they mean they are feeling down, a bit tired possibly even hung-over. But some people say it and they mean it. Covering up every inch of skin even on a hot day can be a sign [...]

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Money doesn’t grow on trees

Posted in NUS, finance, money, student, tagged on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

In risk of sounding like your mother, it’s time to talk money. Money does not grow on trees and everything your parents said about “keeping an eye on your money” was all unfortunately true. Budgeting is something let’s face it; none of us want to do. It is not fun but it is essential for [...]

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Women blamed for rape in shock survey

Posted in amnesty international, rape, women, tagged on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Every Christmas there are women going into their local bars, having a few drinks with friends and being raped. A shock survey conducted by amnesty international has found that “Women are still being held to blame for rape” The report found that while women are gaining equal rights in work and pay, they are still [...]

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Love your breasts!

Posted in cancer, women, tagged on June 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

Women need to show their breasts more TLC was the result of a survey conducted by charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer, to see how breast aware we are as a nation. Nearly 41,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year, 47% of women are unaware how to check their breasts for the [...]

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