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Fashion in the Forum

As Spring/Summer 2013 kicks into gear, Abie Dyer and Elle Charig find out what you’re wearing on campus.

You Were Thinking It #2

It’s Friday…here are your GIFs for the week.

Exit Turns One!

The Tab catches up with resident DJ Phil ‘Wonka’ Cairns.

You Were Thinking It…

Our weekly selection of GIFs to lighten your load.

A tale of two freshers

The Tab pays tribute to the story that stole the hearts of a generation.

EUMCC to hit Aussies for six

Ever wanted to see how Mitchell Johnson matches up to Rob Graham? Now you can…

#happyvalentinesday

Maya Mills on how technology has changed the way we love.

Meet the newest member of the Timepiece family!

The Tab gets a sneak preview of the revamped bar on Little Castle Street.

Your New Sabbs: The Low-Down

Results are in – here are your new Sabbatical officers in all their glory

AU Election Result Facing Delay

Candidates refusing to sign off on election due to outstanding appeals.

Tab Switches Allegiance In Guild Presidency Race

Surprise Guild candidate releases last minute video.

Lightsaber duel brings Forum to standstill

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, two students brought the Force to campus.

They’re Lovin’ It!

Three students add a touch of class to Maccy Ds.

Tabby Birthday to Us!

Editor Matt McDonald gives you a highlights reel of the Tab’s first year.

Wanted: Single People

Jenny King is scouting for the Community Action date auction.

Exeter Demons Varsity

Head of TabTV Ricky Allan previews the Tab-sponsored American Football side’s varsity against Plymouth.

Her Name Was Lola: Copacabana Review

Fashion ed Immy Taylor reviews Footlights’ latest production.

Timepiece to fill Hole in the Wall

Owners of neighbouring club prepare for opening in 2-3 weeks.

SSB: Palmer Unchained

The Tab speaks to the SSB committee member and look back at the event and its fallout.

Rugby Varsity: Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets for this year’s clash at Sandy Park available.

Pullcam is Back

Tab photographers take on After Exams Project.

Spotted in the Library: Testicles

Student-run gossip page posts explicit content. Uncensored image inside, if you can stomach it.

What You Should Expect From Spring Term

Sam Silver briefs you on how you’ll be behaving in the coming twelve weeks.

Blowmeo and Juliet

VIDEO: the tale of two star-crossed lovers which set Exeter alight

The Ram blowjob video

The Tab has the video everybody is talking about.

The Tab Meets…Spotted: Exeter Uni Library

Editor Matt McDonald meets the crown princess of procrastination.

Get Yer Kit On For The Lads

Exeter University Rugby League showcase new kit…it gets weird.

Get Me To SSB!

On the hunt for a last-minute SSB ticket? Trying to shift one you no longer need?

The Tab Tries…A Night With Northern Soc

Louie Freeman-Bassett steps outside his comfort zone and onto a Northern Social.

Tom Murray’s SSB Video: Too Hot To Handle?

English and Film student releases raunchy unofficial promo.

That’s The Motto Naked Polo

Polo Club strip off for charity calendar.

TabTV: Meet the SSB DJs

Matt McDonald catches up with 5imba, Tonic and Southpaw.

Pick of the Comments

The Tab gives you a round-up of some of our recent favourites.

Students protest ‘ableist’ AtoS career stand

Forum the venue for demonstration against IT services firm.

No Kayne No Gain

Football Social Sec triumphs as BNOC of the Year.

BNOC of the Year: Under Six Hours Left

The clock is counting down to midnight and the revelation of your BNOC of the Year…

Bnoc of the Year 2012: The Final

After weeks of voting, it’s time to decide which one of our final four puts the B in Bnoc

Don’t scream about the theme

The tribal theme is not an open invitation to dress insensitively, says Tab editor Matt McDonald

A Taste of Beats and Bass

Genevieve Ladd reviews an exceptional line-up with Beats and Bass at Cavern.

A Tribe Called SSB

The whispers were true. This year’s theme is TRIBAL.

Too Many Brookes Spoil The Broth

Franky Kibble on the rugby league first team’s sustained losing streak.

Your Future Employer Likes This

Editor in exile Ben Stupples tackles student use of social media.

Green Machine

Live updates of the University Sports Teams’ matches today.

BNOC of the Year: Group Two

A new week, new contenders. Here are your next five big names.

Guild Fight To Save Our Streetlights

Alex Louch introduces “the Guild’s number one priority for the year”.

The Tab Meets…EXIT

In our Sunday special, editor Matt McDonald chats with Sophie Massey and Simon “5imba” Whitehead about Exeter’s fastest growing house night.

Exeter Freshers Bare Their Rococos

Obama-philes, cross-dressers and high-octane kidnappings. It could only be the Battle of the Halls photo contest.

Inside #ex4boysnextdoor

A new online phenomenon prepares to cleansweep Exeter’s IPs.

Brookes Can Be Deceiving

Fresher and debutant Franky Kibble on the Rugby League 2nd team’s heartbreaking visit to Oxford.

Ross Kemp On Lafrowda: It’s Battle of the Halls again!

The Tab introduces Original Sin’s annual class struggle.

Battle for Monday: Mosaic

In the first of three segments on Monday nights in Exeter, Matt McDonald shares 4Play’s new video on Monday nights at Mosaic.

Nine Be The Glory

Exeter University Rugby League on flying high after triumph in Student Nines Tournament.

Gagged and Bound

Paul Staunton on the importance of freedom of speech at university.

A Note from the Editors

The Drop Meets…the Archdeacon of Exeter

The Venerable Christopher Futcher talks free will, forgiveness and freshers. Matt McDonald reports.

Forum vs Forearm: Is masturbating the secret to good revision?

Editor MATT MCDONALD on what’s become a very sticky situation.

Confessions of a Television Addict

Editor Matt McDonald comes clean about his long-term American TV problem.

Drop Group in Shock XMedia Buyout

Drop Group set to control all student media in Exeter.

Bath Pull the Plug on Exeter

The University of Bath defeat Exeter in 5 sports out of 6 during last Saturday’s varsity.

Dodge, Dip, Duck, Dive and Dodge

The Sports Park hosted a wildly competitive dodgeball tournament as part of International Sports Month.

Review: Los Campesinos! @ Exeter Phoenix, (20/3/12)

It’s goodbye sadness, hello Los Campesinos! after a barnstorming performance at the Phoenix.

Herr Campus: Rex Kramer

In the first of a series of articles, The Drop interviews German students to get their perspective on life in Exeter.

Ram Tops Drop Poll

The on-campus pub dominates poll with 35% of the vote.

Entering Exit

Editor Matt McDonald strays away from the usual haunts to explore a new night down at the Quay.

Night of the Living Deadline

Editor Matt McDonald ponders our right to moan about how annoying ‘work’ and ‘effort’ are.

EURL Bow Out of BUCS

Gloucester proceed to semi-finals despite a brave campaign from the Exeter 1st team.

Update: St James Area Burglaries

Devon and Cornwall Police figures confirm spate of burglaries in student housing.

Update: Vic Street Vigilantes

Editor Matt McDonald interviews Laurence James on his recent run-in with intruders in his back garden.

The Science of the £10 Night Out

Matt McDonald saves you all a wad of cash – what a guy.

Joe Batters?

Batten claims overwhelming majority in Drop Poll.

Drop Poll Indicates Two Horse Race for Guild Pres

Drop readers back Jones and then Jeffries over other candidates.

Can’t We Just Vote Without Getting Too Political?

To kick off his Sunday column, editor Matt McDonald whines incessantly about the Guild elections.

The Drop Meets…Andy Saull (VIDEO)

Sam Little (not actually the chief editor) and Charlie Timms grab a brief word from England Saxons (and now England senior side) flanker Andy Saull on what it means to represent his country.

Felon Armitage?

Saxons and London Irish full-back allegedly hits the town a little too hard.

Exeter University Rugby League 40 – 0 Birmingham University Rugby League

Captain Healy declared himself “proud" as Exeter University Rugby League go two league seasons unbeaten.