Like many who have been following American politics, I woke up to news that I thought would never happen on Wednesday 9th November – Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States. […]
Australia supreme in Four Nations final battle
Australia confirmed their position as the premier team in international rugby league on Sunday as they beat New Zealand in a decisive manner at Anfield to claim the Four Nations for the third time. There […]
Hyde Park murder: police arrest two people
Police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of a young man in Hyde Park. Christopher Laskaris, who was 24, was found dead in his flat on St John’s Close on Thursday 17th […]
The amazing things you can create: Papercraft Society
I have always been slightly jealous of people who are adept at origami, because I was amazed at the amazing things you could create with just a few sheets of paper. When I heard that […]
Animal Welfare Society: Cowspiracy
The Animal Welfare Society ran a screening of the jaw dropping ‘Cowspiracy’. On Thursday 17th November, students gathered to watch the documentary that summarises the devastating effects animal agriculture is having on the environment. Intensive […]
Shaken not stirred – all you need to know about the New Zealand earthquake
A 7.5 magnitude quake struck New Zealand just after midnight on Sunday, 13th November. Since then, thousands of powerful aftershocks of varying intensity and proximity to the East of the South Island coast have continued […]
Wake Up by Circa Waves
Circa Waves’ new song is an evolution for the band. Ditching the cute boy soft rock for heavier, leather clad riffs, ‘Wake Up’ shows a ferocity never shown by Circa Waves before. Aggressive guitar resonates […]
Grand Canyon: SOLD
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the most popular national parks in the US, drawing 5 million people every year. The erosion by the Colorado river has allowed over 2 billion years of […]
You Are What You Read
Rabaeeh Moeen looks at the US election and questions the media’s role in it. How much of an influence does it have? And more importantly, is it a decisive one? The media plays a role […]
Wayne’s World: Party time, excellent
Never have professional footballers been healthier, fitter and more looked after, both on and off the pitch. They seldom, the theory goes, drink, gamble or party all night. They certainly wouldn’t want to consume alcohol, […]
A successful afternoon for Leeds on #BUCSWednesday
The men’s hockey 1st team came back from two goals down to defeat St Andrew’s 9-2 at Weetwood. The away side started brightest, with their constant pressure telling despite a superb performance from the Leeds […]
The muslim register – when history repeats itself
A Humans of New York post came up on my Facebook feed a couple of days ago. A woman told us she wasn’t a racist but “There’s something going on with the Muslims…There’s a lot […]