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Media: the tool between activism and apathy that’s not being used
Rachel Donald argues why student politics need to be utilizing the media available to them to engage with the wider student body.
NUS Scotland motion mandates officers to break the law
Delegates at NUS Scotland conference pass emergency motion that orders NUS Officers to break the “gagging bill.”
Sabb Officer under fire for elections misconduct
Behaviour by current Sabb officer during elections could lead to removal from post.
Zombies attack Aberdeen University library
Zombie run descends on library as part of AU student festival.
Shit hits the fan for Centre Stage. Literally.
Centre Stage production team were faced with an act of sabotage in Butchart earlier today.
6 things to give up for lent – with a twist
Here are some replacement suggestions for the 6 most typical and annoying Lent choices.
Student Choice Awards now open – who do you heart?
Get voting for the staff that give a shit when you’re too hungover to.
Graduation is back on – Unions in new talks with universities over pay
Universities and Colleges Employers Association set to enter new talks with Unions after threat of marking boycott.
DJ JERC tears up Exodus
The Tab was invited to see DJ JERC play a great set at Exo, but it was sad day for house music in Aberdeen.
Snafu closing down
Snafu and The Athenaeum closing their doors for the final time in the next few weeks
Jimmy Chung’s – fire in the hole!
Jimmy Chung’s restaurant on the Beach Esplanade went up in flames in the early hours.
My night with the Ab-Fab society
I went along to the LGBT+ society’s “Purple Rain” event and got far more out of it than just cake and music.
BREAKING NEWS: The Tab is so funny local comedians are actually mistaking it for their own work
Wray Thomson, known only by those he has on Facebook, has accused The Tab of plagiarism.
Neknomination could result in manslaughter charges
Continuing to play the drinking game Neknominate could land you in court in the near future.
Where to go in Aberdeen this 14th February
We’ve done the research so you don’t have to – we present the dates available in our fair city based on your stereotype…because we’re not actually interested in real research.
Kristen Stewart’s poem reminds us an education goes a long way
The Tab takes on the analysis K-Stew’s poem as the warm-up for dissertation season.
Aberdeen lecturers forced to strike for third time this year over pay – but Principal pockets an extra 25%
“It’s not about money, it’s about inequality,” cry staff as Diamond and his fat cats take home more than they’re worth.
Annoying kids of Instagram
Rachel Donald stages an Insta-vention against the worst habits on Instagram
Fraser Noble bathroom awash with hook-ups
Aberdeen University building identified as hotspot for gay sex.
25 truths about English Lit students
If you can read this, chances are you’ve studied English at some point.
Full Body Security Scanners arrive at Aberdeen Airport
Full body security scanners have been introduced at a further nine airports across the UK, including Aberdeen, bringing the total figure up to 19.
With house prices sky-rocketing, will students have to live like peasants?
Property price surge in Aberdeen may encourage threesomes.