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Opinion: New students impressed with the uni

Opinion: New students impressed with the uni

By Jack Wilson. Freshers at the University of Bedfordshire are impressed with the uni – but disappointed with Luton as a town. Both the university and Luton town have seen an increase of appeal as of late, with the university’s impressive 15-place rise in the league table. Luton has also seen a great improvement over the past few years. With the town-centre being overhauled with a revamped…

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Opinion: Students back decision to ban smoking

Opinion: Students back decision to ban smoking

By Lydia Burns Students at the University of Bedfordshire have backed the government’s decision to enforce the new car smoking ban. From October 1st it became illegal for anyone to smoke in a car with anyone under the age of 18 present. Luton students believe the new car smoking ban was a good idea. Stefani Koleva, aged 19, from London, said: “I agree with the ban, because second hand smoke is…

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Opinion: UOB students feel body shaming model Gigi Hadid is ridiculous

Opinion: UOB students feel body shaming model Gigi Hadid is ridiculous

By Beth Wall Journalism students at the University of Bedfordshire believe it was wrong for fashion model Gigi Hadid to be branded “too fat” to model for Victoria’s Secret. The model, 20, recently revealed she was told by her bosses that she was too heavy for the runway when she began modelling, but has recently hit back at people saying she can have an amazing career by embracing her curves.…

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Students outraged with having to travel to Bedford

Students outraged with having to travel to Bedford

By Tasnim Azad A student from the University of Bedfordshire has complained about where the campuses are based. Reema Begum, 18, from Luton travels to and from Bedford nearly every day for University. Like many others travelling is just not for her. Miss Begum, said: “Well I had to go through clearing so at first I didn’t know I would have to travel to Bedford. I just assumed it was in Luton and…

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Being a Nigerian student in the UK

Being a Nigerian student in the UK

By Omoniyi Yinusa Two Nigerian students claim they have overcome bullies by channelling their anger and frustration into positivity in order to achieve their dreams. Bisola Ahmed, 21, claims she has been picked on because of her clothes and accent, while Olamide Waheed, 22, says people laughed at her bald-head. The pair are currently in their final year at the University of Bedfordshire; Bisola…

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