Kirkstall Brewery halls of residence were evacuated yesterday, as West Yorkshire Police responded to information about the possibility of firearms being on the site. The Leeds Beckett student accommodation houses about 800 students, who were […]
Nightmares on Wax returns to Hometown Leeds to Showcase New Album
With George Evelyn- better known as Nightmares on Wax- back in his home town Leeds, a sell-out show was certain. With a sprinkling of younger fans and long-time local supporters dominating the crowd, the audience […]
Six Nations Opening Weekend
The first round of the Six Nations saw some surprising score lines as well as some of the usual suspects Italy vs England (15-46) England looked very comfortable against Italy, which most people expected. Anthony […]
In the Middle with Superorganism
Superorganism are a band that overwhelm your senses and make you question everything you thought you knew to be true. Songwriter and producer, Harry, spoke to In the Middle to let us know what we […]
Shock as students realise posting photos of revision on social media has no effect on overall exam grade
As exam season ends and results are released, Leeds students are finding themselves shocked and upset as their grades fall short of their expectations. A whopping majority of the student body has found itself surprised, […]
Agony Aunt: making the most of second semester
“I‘ve always wanted to make the most out of uni, but I‘m quite shy and never joined many societies. Now it’s second semester and I regret not being more involved, but it feels a bit […]
V is for Velour: Sasha Velour at Tunnel
It’s 7pm on Sunday evening but I’m not perusing Netflix in my dressing gown, I’m in Tunnel (formerly Mission 2) surrounded by Sasha Velour’s adoring fans. We are all ready for her immaculate brand of […]
Phantom Thread: Daniel Day-Lewis’ final lacy, bespoke project?
Paul Thomas Anderson’s unwavering vision for a psychologically mesmerizing historical-drama of a vintage, 1950s London is a meticulously crafted specimen. While it takes it time to unfold, it is embroidered by a tremendous amount of […]
The silent ‘no’: a matter of consent
Blogs writer, Rosie Plummer, offers a sensitive analysis of our society’s continued struggle with gender roles and the issue of non-verbal consent. In light of the recent accusation against Aziz Ansari, I felt intrigued to […]
Padmaavat: worth the controversy?
After Bajirao Mastani, it’s quite evident that period films are child’s play for Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He so effortlessly creates his latest film, Padmaavat with as much, if not more, glamour and skill. […]
Are Britain’s Theatres Facing the Final Curtain?
The arts are a proven way of supporting the economy; a rich cultural heritage sparks an interest in tourism. But as well as being a ray of hope in a country fast approaching a post-Brexit […]
How a bilingual mind works
Sana Hussain shares her experience as a bilingual individual, giving insight into how her mind works. I was born in Leeds and have lived in the same area of Leeds all my life. The first […]