Alex Bower

Excuses, excuses, excuses

‘Dog ate my essay’ excuse just not cutting it? ALEX BOWER gives us a lesson in how it’s done.

Alex Bower

ALEX BOWER finds teaching English in Moscow tough: you try dealing with a naked penis-examining three year old.

Alex Bower

ALEX BOWER’s dishes the Russian dirt on buying fake Schengen visas and the underground hand grenade trade.

Alex Bower

ALEX BOWER breaks the ice on Russian billboards. It’s all enormous tits and perfectly spherical arses, possibly with some sand.

Alex Bower

ALEX BOWER is back with his latest column. Meet his landlord, a self-styled hip-hop terrorist whose life is one constant high.

Alex Bower

Muscovy Magic Mushrooms, World of Warcraft and I Just Had Sex. It’s a day in the life of ALEX BOWER.

Alex Bower

New columnist ALEX BOWER finds living in Moscow is all riding fire extinguishers like a Nimbus 2000 and no smiles.

REVEALED: EASTER 2012 TAB COLUMNISTS

They’ve arrived: the new Tab columnists for this term.

Tab Cribs: Moscow State Linguistic University

Inspired by last weekend’s international Jailbreak splurge, Tab Cribs sets up shop in Moscow. ?? ??????????? Tab Cribs!

From Russia With Love: Part 3

ALEX BOWER tackles Russia’s problem with alcohol, and yet another unappetising breakfast.

From Russia With Love: Part 2

Part 2 of ALEX BOWER’s Russian adventure. This time, he talks semi-boiled eggs, hating men, and Russian plumbing.

From Russia With Love: Part 1

The first in a three part series following MML student ALEX BOWER’s trip to Russia. His conclusion: “travelling is shit.”

Virtuous Debauchery: The Fairtrade Party

If you buy Fairtrade, then you’ve got karma points to spare. And what better way to spend them than by getting lashed and having a debauched party? ALEX BOWER tells you how to incorporate Fairtrade yoghurt, quinoa and cotton into a night of naughty antics.

Uncle A on Investment Banking

THE AGONY UNCLE advises Matt on the ins and outs of investment banking internships.

Toilet Confessions: Ladies’ Night

Ever wondered what girls talk about in the toilet? KATIE MAIR camped out in a Cindies cubicle to find out…

Uncle A Allays Facebook Fears

Uncle A encourages diligent student Pablo to enter the virtual minefield that is Facebook.

Uncle A: The Art of Dating

Hamishtheamish1008 is BACK! Uncle A contends with the repercussions of last week’s advice.

Money Can’t Buy You Love

ALEX BOWER recommends a plan for free love this Valentine’s Day. *The Tab warns this is not the way to pull.*

Uncle A Solves Banter Bother

This week, Uncle A dispenses wisdom on that most elusive of social skills: banter

Uncle A Tackles Tutor Troubles

What’s your problem? This week, Uncle A advises a troubled tutor.