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Some Cambridge councillors have questioned the validity of a ratepayer survey that has finally come to light which found nearly two-thirds of respondents thought the council’s leadership was poor or terrible.

Varsity explores some of the newer — and sometimes stranger — societies on offer at Cambridge

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The Australian economist Geoff Harcourt, a leading light of post-Keynesian economics, capital theory and economic thought, passed away in December 2021. This column, written by his son and fellow economist Tim Harcourt, outlines his life and times, including many contributions to both economic analysis and economic policymaking. Geoff regarded himself as “a Cambridge

Wicked Local The Peoples Republik is the latest Cambridge institution to permanently close its doors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  After temporarily closing Dec. 4, owner Robert Blair confirmed to the Boston Globe hes shuttering the Soviet-themed bar for good after 23 years of business. A rite of passage for transient university students and a staple for longtime locals, Peoples Republik served as a simultaneous reminder of Cambridges universality and singularity.  With an unmist...