Archive for May, 2010

The Fig and Olive: as colourful as its food

The Fig and Olive: as colourful as its food

Do you have trouble choosing one of Islington’s restaurants to have a nice dinner? Wonder no more, as Martina Reinstadler gives her views on the Fig and Olive in Upper Street.

Hair today, gone tomorrow!

Hair today, gone tomorrow!

Our intrepid reporter, Rijuta Dey, investigates the phenomenon that is…A cheap haircut in central London!!

Soaking up the pink with Legally Blonde

Soaking up the pink with Legally Blonde

First impression: It is just so…pink. Second impression: It is so worth it. Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre has become the latest love of show fans in the legendary West End, and it is nothing if not catchy.

Take a study break and help the kids

Take a study break and help the kids

We can all do with a cupcake and a massage in these stressful exam days. On Thursday 3 June you can find just that outside the LSE library.

Middlesex University philosophy department faces axe

Middlesex University philosophy department faces axe

As spending on universities is cut, it is the arts and humanities courses that are hit first. The First Pint sent Anna Brunetti to Middlesex University to find out about the fight to save its renowned Department of Philosophy.

What does the UK electoral reform mean?

What does the UK electoral reform mean?

Confused about the electoral reform in the UK? Hanna Hauck highlights the different proposed systems and tries to find pros and cons about them.

British Fashion Council and ELLE team up for talent search

British Fashion Council and ELLE team up for talent search

Calling all up and coming fashionistas! The First Pint’s Lilly Leclair has the low-down on a fantastic design opportunity on offer from the British Fashion Council and ELLE magazine.