The release of the new Star Wars film is almost upon us, marking nearly 40 years since the UK’s first screening of the original. Understandably, a great furore surrounds this latest instalment; however, the recent […]
Unexpected Extinctions
The “global wave of extinction is now lapping at our shores” warns Martin Harper, conservation director with the RSPB. Species extinction often feels like an issue far from home; one that affects orang-utans, tigers, […]
Postcards from Abroad: Wellington, New Zealand
Rob is a 3rd year geophysicist who really cannot stand being holed up inside, making New Zealand a great country to have ended up in. Caving and climbing are his two main jams, but he […]
Postcards from Abroad: Toronto, Canada
Charlie Courtney is a third year Economics and Politics student currently undertaking a year abroad at the University of Toronto. He is no stranger to travelling having had the opportunity to volunteer with the Leeds […]
Large Fire at Furniture Store in City Centre
A fire broke out at Hill’s Furniture Store near the Corn Exchange in Leeds City centre on Friday evening. The fire is believed to have started at around 4.30pm, shortly after the shop closed for […]
Britain’s Surveillance Society: Is Big Brother watching you?
Having watched Channel 4’s Hunted I suddenly find myself wondering how often I’m being watched going about my everyday life. For those of you who didn’t see Hunted (why not?!) it was a reality show […]
Um… shall we go halves?
So there I was, up at 2am, with Channel 4’s ‘First Dates’ and a duvet as my only company. If you haven’t watched ‘First Dates’ before: firstly, shame on you, and secondly, allow me to […]
Fireworks Night for the non-Romantics
Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! Hey remember, remember how shit fireworks night was last year? Me […]
MENTAL HEALTH A-Z: E is for Eating Disorders; a sister’s tale.
My whole 4 years at university have been marked by one constant question: “How is she?” It has been one constant worry – would today be the day I got the phone call saying she […]
A Case of Joni Mitchell
On the eve of the 72nd birthday of the folk rock legend, we look back on some of her most influential moments. A few months ago it seemed likely that the world was going to […]
UML Gig Picks of the Week
Tuesday 9th: Howlin’ Rain at Wharf Chambers San Francisco’s legendary Howlin’ Rain return to Wharf Chambers, bringing their incredible 70s psychedelic rock sound to an intimate venue with support from local bands The Wub […]
Liturgy @ The Key Club 29/10
The four-piece from Brooklyn slink on stage to begin tuning their instruments in a zen-like meditation, the buzzing, hundred-strong crowd hushes at their presence, as they know what is about to unfold. Front man Hunter […]