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Varsity Netball: Oxford take the crown
Cambridge are narrowly beaten by Oxford in Varsity Netball, as CHLOE MAINE reports.
Presidential Pledges
The three presidential candidates in the upcoming CUSU elections, George Bangham, Greg Hill and Flick Osborn, outline why they deserve your votes.
Don’t Be Afraid To Listen
WILL BORDELL argues that by compromising the fundamental principles behind freedom of speech, we put our entire society at risk.
Varsity Women’s Football: Down To The Wire!
Oxford made Cambridge work for it in a nailbitter of a match that went all the way to penalties. MEGAN HUGHES reports.
Cox and Corpses
TIM SQUIRRELL gets emotional about Brian Cox and has something to say about science on the box.
Cloud Atlas
Pretentious mess or multilayered masterpiece? OLLIE BARTLETT reckons it’s closer to the latter…
Guide To: Cambridge After Hours
SOPHIA VAHDATI presents The Tab’s definitive guide to getting through the early hours in Cambridge.
EDL Protest: Po-Po Preview
NICK HARRIS provides an exclusive, behind the scenes, super secret preview of police preparation for the EDL protest later today.
Oxford Shot Down By Cambridge In Varsity Shooting
Its a clean sweep for Cambridge in the annual Varsity shoot out. JONATHAN WAITE was there to watch the long faces of Oxford…
Tab Tries: LARPing
HANNAH GRAHAM takes on the world of live action role play and lives to tell the tale.
What’s On At The Theatre
FRANCESCA HILL and JAMES MACNAMARA bring you news from theatreland, with plays to raise spirits and help you push on through to the end of term.
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL – Oxford thrashed 6-0 in pre-Varsity encounter
MEGAN HUGHES reports on a game dominated by the light blues.
A Day In The Life Of A Tourist
ADRIAN GRAY discovers what it’s like to spend a day as a tourist in Cambridge and puts some very patient porters to the test.
For Ellen
“It all felt a bit flat.” Dano’s performance couldn’t redeem this film of its flaws, writes HANNAH QUINN.
Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down
LEYLA HAMID and CHLOE COLEMAN get some perspective on life with this heavy but beautifully moving play.
The Bald Prima Donna
SHELBY WHYATT was intrigued by this absurdist (and often incomprehensible) play.
Cambridge superior over Oxford at Volleyball Varsity
CHRISTIANA SMYRILLI sees the Varsity Volleyball matches go Cambridge’s way – and Oxford lose their cool again.
Football: Blues 5-1 Leeds Met.
The Blues march on to the semi-finals of the BUCS trophy with another good win. SAM HOBBS and ALEX HOULDING watched the action.
Big Issue: Help or Hindrance?
HANNAH GRAHAM wonders whether the Big Issue system really is an effective way of helping the homeless.
The Cambridge Dating Drought
FRANCES EDMUNDS has noticed something about the Cambridge dating scene and wants YOU to help change it.
A Good Day to Die Hard
For all Willis’ enduring screen presence, there are just too many opportunities missed in this film, writes OLLIE BARTLETT.
Marine Le Pen: The End Of The World?
Cambridge students in uproar at Marine Le Pen’s invitation to speak at the Cambridge Union.
The Vagina Monologues
SHELBY WHYATT thinks this simple but effective five-star production provides a view of feminism we can all relate to.
The Sessions
With its dazzling performances, humour, and subtlety, The Sessions isn’t just about sex, writes SHELBY WHATT.
Varsity Water Polo – Oxford sunk by Cambridge brilliance
Oxford went down to one of their biggest defeats in years in Varsity water polo, and ANNA SUTCLIFFE was there to see it
Year of the Snake gets off to a good start
THOMAS PIACHAUD watches the Cambridge Pythons charge to another win
ANTON: Ivanov / Three Sisters
A double bill over two weeks from the company ‘Anton’, this unique theatrical project has lived up to its hype, writes HANNAH QUINN.
Sian and Zoe’s Bubblegum Party
Throw enough comedic material at an audience and some of it is bound to stick, writes HANNAH MIRSKY.
Women’s Volleyball: Bitter Aftertaste in Cup Finals
Cambridge ladies perform well, but have to settle for a 5th place finish at the Student Cup Finals. Report from CHRISTIANA SYMRILLI.
Everything Everything
JACK MICHAEL JOHNSON is delighted with everything that Everything Everything brought to The Junction.
Blues Football: An Update
DANNY KERRIGAN brings us an update on the Blues’ progress as they go in search of league and cup glory.