When I was eight, I saw a dead fox carcass being dragged bloodied across the floor. “No more”, I thought, the precocious eight-year-old, “will I need to worry about seeing the worst thing in my […]
Old Bar to close for renovations
As part of the ongoing Union upgrade, Old Bar will be closed from March 21st. Although no re-opening date is yet confirmed, it would seem that Old Bar will not be operational again until Freshers […]
Resisting Football's rash treatment
LESS than 24 hours after a Premier League debut that encompassed a brace and an assist against Arsenal, 18 year-old Marcus Rashford was back in the classroom, head not in the clouds, but in his BTEC […]
Universities in England accumulate record surpluses
Universities in England accumulated record operating surpluses worth nearly £1.8bn last year, as their balances were filled by the first full group of students paying the £9,000 tuition fee. The figures published by the Higher […]
Postcards from Abroad: The 5 different stages of culture shock
Lucy is a History & French student (no, not just French History), spending her year studying at Paul Valery University in Montpellier. A self-proclaimed Brunch Queen, she enjoys music festivals, yoga and Hugh Grant films. […]
Student attacked at Leeds train station
A student from Rotherham has been attacked at Leeds train station during morning rush hour. The 19-year old woman, who was in a large crowd at the time, was punched at the top of the […]
Tackling in Rugby: why schools shouldn't ban it
ACCORDING to 70 doctors and health experts, rugby is “a high impact, collision sport” and therefore tackling should be banned in school rugby, in order to prevent injuries to the children who play. This has undoubtedly […]
The Raspberry Pi 3: A New and Improved Recipe
The Raspberry Pi has taken the computing world by storm, first released in February of 2012 for computer education and amateur development. The device has now sold more than 8 million units, making it the […]
Vogue 100: A History and Legacy Worth Knowing
Vogue UK – Britain’s most prestigious fashion magazine – is turning 100 this year. But how did this infamous publication develop into the Vogue we all know and love today? The first issue of British Vogue was released in […]
UML Gig Picks Of The Week
Women/Music/Technologies: Shelly Knotts/Joanne/Marlo Eggplant, 12th March 4pm-7pm, Hyde Park Book Club This event serves as a preview before the Yorkshire Sound Women Network’s presentation at the National Media Museum on March 17th. Featuring several performances which incorporate […]
Animals or Attenborough?
This year marks the 90th birthday of the Nation’s Granddad, David Attenborough, so it seems like the perfect time to reflect on all his fabulousness. Everybody loves a good nature documentary, but the real question […]
Preview: Polo @ Brudenell Social Club 8/3/16
Tuesday night marks the return of Polo to Brudenell Social Club as part of their first run of shows since dropping the ethereal ‘Visions of Fortune’, the latest in a line of synthy progressive pop […]