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Shannon has been a writer for The Tab since 2024 and became features editor for the Lincoln Tab in January 2025. She also writes national news stories for The Tab and has written stories for Oxford, St Andrews and Edinburgh. She also co-founded and manages a social media brand based on Lincoln student life. She has previous editorial experience as a proofreader at Sanroo Publishing.
Shannon Darkins is currently in her third year of an English and Creative Writing degree at the University of Lincoln. At A Level, she studied Psychology, Sociology and English Literature and Language.
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No amount of money could persuade me to dress up as Ibiza Final Boss
The incident occurred outside the Gibson Building off Woodstock Road
Gillian was honoured for her work to end violence against women after her daughter, Grace Millane, was killed whilst backpacking
Two students offered places to study at the university are unable to leave
Leo and Kit renovated a former Sugababes tour bus to save thousands a year on rent
Maria Cristiana Cherino Munoz worked at the university’s International Business School
Can we really trust AI’s advice for the perfect Lincoln summer?
Lincoln’s Feminist Society claims the club is ‘sexist’
This figure is a ‘worst case scenario’ for the institution
Sweatshirts and joggers will be on the list of prohibited clothing items
Is it even St Paddy’s if you’re not drinking Guinness?
Love is in the air in Lincoln this Valentine’s Day
These will hopefully stop your siblings from being glued to their phones
‘The night belongs to all of us because we all deserve to feel safe in our city’