The Leeds Tealights have long established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, having plenty of 5-star reviews under their belts; they haven’t let this faze them though, and their new show ‘Rebirth’ was […]
A bookish stocking filler…
Take some time to put down the uni reading this Christmas and curl up in front of the fire with some of these stylish reads… Inside Vogue: A diary of my 100th year Alexandra Shulman […]
The 4 Best Puffer Jackets
December is Cold. December in Leeds is especially cold. Despite years of battling our parents throughout high school, adamant that we didn’t need a coat, I think it’s time that we finally accept that a […]
Alternative Advent Calendars: ‘‘The Pre-Christmas Present”
In the last few years, the alternative advent calendar trend has taken hold of the Christmas retail market. With influencer’s like Zoella opening multiple calendars everyday on her infamous ‘vlogmas’, and being seemingly surprised by […]
My weight does not undermine my eating disorder
I had an eating disorder for over three years, but my mind-set was disordered for much longer. It didn’t happen like the flick of a switch. It took years of subtle negativity, self-doubt and body […]
Campus Watch: Cambridge University accused of covering up anti-Semitic attacks
At the end of October in the graduate student union at Cambridge University, three Jewish students wearing kippahs were verbally and physically abused as they were leaving the private party for the sporting societies of […]
Your Christmas fashion fix…
You’ve made it. The longest semester is nearly over. Essays are being handed in and reminders of the Christmas socials you’d forgotten you’d paid for are popping up all over the shop. Then, a question. […]
Campus Watch: A.I. don’t cry
A Japanese robot with artificial intelligence has recently failed the entrance exam to the prestigious University of Tokyo for the fourth year in a row. The robot, Torobo-Kun, scored almost the same as it did […]
In defence of trashy romance novels
Something incredible happened last week. I picked up the latest Shopaholic novel by Sophie Kinsella and yes, it was every bit as good as I had hoped. All week I have been jabbering to my […]
Why hygge is no longer ‘hygge’
It’s the concept everyone seems to have jumped on this year, whether it’s publishers, journalists, or just the general public. Lauren explains why the commercialisation of hygge is ultimately taking the meaning out of it. […]
Welfare at Leeds: Disabled is not a bad word
When I started organising Disability History Month, I didn’t identify as disabled. Sure, I had some on-going, chronic health conditions, and a variety of mental illnesses – but I wasn’t disabled. That was reserved for […]
Staff call for bonus following University of the Year award
Staff at Leeds ask for £500 bonus following University of the Year award Over 500 members of staff at the University of Leeds have signed a petition requesting a £500 bonus as a ‘thank you’ […]