It is easy to criticise Tony Blair. His depiction as a war-monger in both the left-wing and right-wing media was only amplified following the Chilcot report’s damning conclusions. An academic study in 2013 estimated the […]
Just to let you know, men also cry
It is a very acceptable thing to cry. Crying is a reaction we all have when we’re overwhelmed, be it from sadness, happiness, or laughter. Why is it that when we see men crying on […]
The media and the white terrorist
Months after the tragic murder of Jo Cox, her killer, Thomas Mair, is now being labelled as a ‘terrorist’ by some papers and media outlets. Those that aren’t using that word are being repudiated by […]
Tampons don’t Grow on Christmas Trees
LUU are running a campaign to collection donations of sanitary products for those who can’t afford them this Christmas time. The ‘san-i-tree’, featuring vulva inspired Christmas baubles, is based outside Essentials and tomorrow there will […]
The legacy of Castro: icon and image
Fidel Castro is dead and already the world feels a little duller because of it. Whether Castro was a good man is now a moot point. Let the historians argue about that, if they so […]
Run to the Hil!
On news of the death of Fidel Castro, Jeremy Corbyn called the dead dictator a “champion of social justice” who had a huge impact on socialism. What is going on in the Labour party? Is […]
In the Middle with Walking on Cars
I recently spoke to Irish indie rockers Walking On Cars shortly before their hastily-arranged show at Leeds Brudenell Social Club, to discuss how their album was recorded, and what they’re planning for the future. We […]
In the Middle with The Coral
Freshly reunited and with a critically acclaimed comeback album out earlier this year, the Coral are just as great now as they’ve ever been. Now though, they’ve put aside their ambitions of writing hits like […]
Allusondrugs @ Key Club, 2/12/16
Yorkshire based and controversially named, Allusondrugs brought their pop-grunge rock sound with them to the Key Club in Leeds, playing a short but sweet forty five-minute set to a fairly timid crowd. Opening with their […]
Future of the Left @ Brudenell, 25/11/16
Future of the Left’s show at the Brudenell this Friday was possibly the greatest gig that I’ve attended thus far in Leeds, and I can say that without a hint of exaggeration. Musically, the set […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Glam Drugs and Human Handbags: How Far is Too far in Fashion?
The question of ethical boundaries and where we draw the line is one that is constantly being asked within the fashion industry. But as the industry becomes more competitive and there is an emphasised need […]
Following in his Father’s Footsteps
The final Grand Prix of 2016 was a very atypical race, despite the typical result. For the fourth race in succession, Lewis Hamilton led home his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to secure the team’s eighth […]