 March 12, 2013 Hundreds of drivers were stranded in their vehicles in freezing conditions after snow bought traffic to a standstill. Motorists were stuck for hours in the bitter cold in long tailbacks as ice and snow made roads across much of the South East impassable. There were reports of drivers stuck for more than 10 hours in queues of up to 30 miles long as police, snow ploughs and gritting lorries battled to treat the roads. Continue reading... | MATTHEW GOODWIN |  | | Britain, Islam and the Generational Struggle | | Within British media and the Westminster Village, the recent release of the latest census data has sparked considerable debate. Much of this has focused on the extent to which some areas of London have experienced 'white flight', or whether we should be anxious about the fact that less than 8% of the population do not use English as their main language. But underneath the headlines, debate has also focused on the rising number of Muslims in Britain, and the growing presence of Islam within our society. Continue reading... | | | POLLY GRICE |  | | That's So Gay | | Although I am still young myself, there are a number of phrases used by my peers which really grate on me. 'Totes', 'reem' (basically anything from The Only Way is Essex) and student motto 'YOLO' are probably my top three. But there's one phrase that really is like a red rag to a bull. "That's SO gay". Continue reading... | | | LUKE DALE-HARRIS |  | | Hooked on Crime: The Ex-Detective Who Sees Crime as an Addiction | | But while there are endless studies, research groups and counsellors looking at the interrelation between addiction and crime, Malton takes a different approach. For her, addiction isn't just a force that leads people into crime as a means to finance their habit. For many, she believes, crime itself is the addiction, committed first and foremost to satisfy a need to do so within the criminal. Continue reading... | | | | THE CAMBRIDGE UNION SOCIETY |  | | Why We Still Need Feminism | | The perception that sexism has been solved - that modern Britain banished the historical evil of misogyny through equality legislation and the removal of formal barriers to employment - is pervasive. The rationale is: 'if I don't see it, it can't be that bad.' Continue reading... | | | PAUL JOSEPH |  | | Why Is Yoga So Good for You? | | Historically yoga was more than just a method of teaching; it was a way of life. You dedicated yourself to a lifestyle and culture that surpassed meditation techniques and included healthy eating habits, bathing habits, social interaction and work. Continue reading... | | 
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