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Klubnacht’s 1st Birthday
CHARLIE LAWRIE attends a birthday party that’s low on jelly and ice-cream, but high on bouncy disco beats.
The Truth Behind Teetotalism
‘At the end of the night, I’m not the one left quietly mewing into my own sick’ – MOLLIE WINTLE chats to some Cantab teetotalers about their experiences of being booze-free.
If You Please
“A declaration of love is met with the words “a cloud of milk in a cup of tea”…” HANNAH QUIN on a French Dada-Surrealist play that reminds her of a conversation in Life. In a good way.
Hay Fever
“I was relieved when the third act finally finished’. Noel Coward’s great comedy was not in capable hands, writes HANNAH MIRSKY.
The Price of Pink
After not being ‘driven to the edge of orgasm by the mere sight of a pink bottle’ CECI MOURKOGIANNIS thinks there’s something wrong with the way ad-campaigns target women.
Ward of the Rings
“Who doesn’t love a bit of NHS bashing?” CHLOE COLEMAN and LEYLA HAMID recommend a panto like no other.
Best Butteries
EUN-YOUNG PARK guides us through the best places to cure those mid-morning hunger pangs.
An Evening of Magic and Jazz
EMMA WELEMINSKY-SMITH is on a sugar-high after SCMS’s triumph with the spangled leadership of Simon Nathan.
Diary of An All-Nighter
Queen of procrastination CLAUDIA BLUNT gives her account of a (not so) successful all-nighter…
Should We Circumcise Our Children?
This month’s seen a lot of debate over rape, abortion, and a woman’s right to control what happens to her own body. DANIEL WORRALL argues that we should be worried about men too.
Twilight Breaking Dawn: Part II
“The positives of the trees outweigh the negatives of almost everything else”. HEATHER LOU HIND gives her verdict on the last instalment of the Twilight saga.
REVEALED: Semester 1 Exam Timetable
Just what everybody’s been waiting for… this semester’s exam timetable has been released.
Tab Guide to House Parties
CHRISTINA SWEENEY-BAIRD guides you through throwing a house party based on some less palatable personal experiences.
A Student’s Guide to GOLD-DIGGING: Part 2
Uh oh, Lucy Upshall’s back with more expert tips on fleecing blokes.
Interview: Mark Thomas
Someone once said to me,“You’ve got a great career”, and I told him, “If you use that word in front of me again I’ll fucking nut you.” Libertarian anarchist, comedian and Dispatches host MARK THOMAS lets loose to BEN REDWOOD.
Switch Off to be Switched On
Four Trinity Students have reached the final round of a national engergy saving competition.
On The Razzle
“There’s too much garbling of words and responding to events simply by looking around frowning.” Find out why HANNAH MIRSKY was charmed nevertheless.
City-Centre Halls Site To Be Developed
Uni are splashing the cash on yet more student accommodation. Beats living in an Alma Road hovel we suppose…
The Sapphires
It might be “the Australian version of The Supremes” (with Laser Quest), but HANNAH QUINN still left The Sapphires feeling pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Argo
With screenplay genius such as ‘Argo fuck yourself’, JACKSON CAINES manages to believe in both the plot and the quality of this Oscar contender from not-just-a-pretty-face Ben Affleck.
Cowboy Mouth
“A gripping portrayal of a deeply damaged and damaging relationship.” JENNY BAINES recommends a play that’s more than just ‘deliberately obtuse.’
The Macedonian Tragedy
“There’s nothing outlandishly wrong with this play. Lines are delivered, cues are met, and the story is told.” But there’s nothing outlandishly right with it either, write CHLOE COLEMAN and LEYLA HAMID.
Graduates in Cambridge: The Forgotten 20%?
Grad writer TAN WESTON-STREHLER gives us an exclusive insight into postgraduate student life in Cambridge…
Cambridge African Film Festival
ALEX MARTIN found the Cambridge African Film Festival “enlightening and enjoyable’ and thoroughly recommends you pop along.
Tab Tries: Citizenship
GEORGINA PHILLIPS is underwhelmed by the UK citizenship test so she’s created her own one instead.
Choose Life
Anna’s already given her verdict on Abort67 but has she got it wrong? Our author argues that the real issue is the outdated, simplistic language and attitudes which cloud the abortion debate.
The Secret Tripos Topper
What’s it like to know you’re the best? An anonymous starred first student confesses all to The Tab.
A Student's Guide to GOLD-DIGGING: Part 1
Lucy Upshall’s got some expert advice on how to “rinse guys”.
Booze, Abuse and Playing Blues
WILL SMITH tells us all about how the Blues are importing foreign Talent these days
The Jays Win Away
In a tidy performance away the Blues Netball 2nd team put away Northampton’s 1st team in their BUCS League
Cabaret
“There are girls in their knickers and boys with no tops groping and being groped… It’s a production that aims to make the audience uncomfortable.” HANNAH MIRSKY recommends a discomforting but “profoundly enjoyable” show.
WANTED: Brainboxes for University Challenge
Have you got what it takes to be one of Soton’s biggest boffins?
Indelible Acts
Fantastic writing, expert execution: CHLOE COLEMAN and LEYLA HAMID are indelibly impressed by a “practically flawless” evening.
Spoonfed
Heads will nod and bodies will skank, as CHARLIE LAWRIE escapes to the Junction for a night of drum and bass.
THE TAB’S Election Drinks
Have you got the balls to play our merciless US Election drinking game? Put your drink where your mouth is and see if you can handle the cruel world of American politics.
A Guide To: Museums in Cambridge
Got a free afternoon? Why not do something a bit cultural for a change?