Archive for February, 2010

Cricket simplified

Cricket simplified

Are you as perplexed about cricket as we are? Our sports editor takes you through the ins and outs of the game.

An ode to…Charity Shops

An ode to…Charity Shops

Kick-starting Cheapside’s new ‘An ode to…’ series, our editor Aoife Yourell’s paean to second-hand treasures.

Shoreditch art venue protests demolition with new mural

Shoreditch art venue protests demolition with new mural

Last week Hackney Council announced plans to demolish Shoreditch art venue The Foundry and construct an 18-storey hotel, but the community isn’t letting it go without a fight.

New rules for international student visas announced

New rules for international student visas announced

Stricter new rules for issuing visas to international students have been announced. Do you think the changes are fair? Comment and let us know.

Break a sweat without breaking the bank – disco style

Break a sweat without breaking the bank – disco style

Life’s a party and exercise should be one as well. Find out how to party away while burning calories on a budget at Disco Health Club and more.

Pint Sized, Podcast 1: Are student visas a necessary evil?

Pint Sized, Podcast 1: Are student visas a necessary evil?

Are visas an unnecessary complication or an essential security restriction? We hear stories and views from international students who have experienced the nightmare that the visa application process can be.

The First Pint’s anti-racism campaign: The last call on racism

The First Pint’s anti-racism campaign: The last call on racism

Racism in all its forms can make living in a new city much more difficult than it has to be. The First Pint is determined to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against international students.