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Friday 24th May 2013, 02:24 BST | Cambridge,UK

Cambridge attracts more applicants and accepts more state school pupils

Just under two thirds of UK students accepted in 2012 came from state schools (63.3%), a 4.5% increase on the previous year. The proportion of independent school students accepted, at 36.7% in 2012, compares with 41.2% in 2011. The success rate amongst those accepted in the state school was made Read more...

NEWS

English Literature students face large cuts to supervision hours

New plans will cut supervision hours below the current minimum

Cambridge students pennied by radio presenter

The good will of CamFM presenter Daniel Edward turns into a treasure hunt for students in Cambridge

Teachers say No to Gove

As the National Association of Head Teachers passes a vote of no confidence in Education Secretary Michael Gove, tensions mount between the Government and teachers.

Lily Cole to come to Cambridge for launch of new social network app

Impossible is a new project to be launched in Cambridge this Wednesday, based on encouraging a peer-to-peer gift economy. Users will post wishes to a community of users that may help.

Cambridge disputes government findings in A-level reform row

Government research finds that GCSEs are a better predictor of success. Cambridge University argues that planned reforms will go against their progress towards fairer access.

CULTURE

Magdalene Ball boast "best live band in Britain"

Vintage indie-pop band Noisettes to headline May Ball.

‘I’ve never seen such--such beautiful [things] before’

Welcome to the world of Gatsby: prices are high and morality is low. Joining forces for this piece, Varsity’s Culture and Fashion Editors have gathered their favourite Gatsby-esque items. In true Gatsby form price is not a consideration. Extravagance, however, is.

The Empress and The Empress

Varsity's resident pub reviewer is back! This week, Oscar MacLean heads to The Empress.

Fitting in at the Fitz

Tom Balderstone interviews Tim Knox, the newly appointed Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum about his history with museums and hopes for the institution's future.

ExPRESS Yourself

Varsity's online exposé of some of Cambridge's brightest creative talent. (I)

COMMENT

Varsity Platform: 'Reach out beyond the Cambridge bubble'

In the second part of this series, CUSU President Elect, Flick Osborn comments on students' unique ability to campaign for increased access to education.

Gun Control: Why the Pen is mightier than the Sword

Dylan Morris explains why Obama's recent attempt to regulate U.S. firearms, if passed, will do more harm than good

"You'll get the gay vote, not mine!"

Tom Freeman explores how, in stark contrast to France, the British opposition to gay marriage is afraid to speak out

Wet Blanket Feminism

You should be able to question a horrible rape joke without fear of being called boring; 'it's just a joke' is not a legitimate argument, says Hannah Wilkinson.

Varsity Platform: 'I want to talk about choice'

In the first part of this series, CUSU Women's Officer Susy Langsdale provides a news perspective on the recent campaigns about Page 3, jelly-wrestling and body hair.

SPORT

Clean Sweep For Cambridge Athletes In Varsity Clean Sweep

Cambridge athletes complete a 4-0 whitewash in the Varsity Match. James Griffith (Blues 400m) retells the day’s events

Golden Balls Bows Out

Caroline Platt reflects on David Beckham's illustrious career

Cambridge Hot Shots Come Close

Richard Whiter witnesses a hail of arrows in a storm as Cambridge just miss out on glory

Cambridge Cha-Cha-Champions again!

Dafni Metaxa and Halliki Voolma reflect on a sensational year for Cambridge University Dancesport

Will there be a 'bridge over troubled water'?

Diane Esson gives an insider's account of the University rowing scene and her love of the sport

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