There was something quite beautiful about being in an underground Leeds club, surrounded by 200 Leeds students, listening to the sounds of a Leeds based label co-founder, on a night run by three Leeds graduates; […]
Security put brakes on bike thefts
University security officers apprehended two young men attempting to steal bikes outside the Michael Sadler building in the early hours of the morning last week. Police sources revealed that both thieves were tackled by an […]
Protesters express anger over trade deal
Protesters have rallied against an EU trade deal which they claim would give corporations too much power over the NHS. Students joined a demonstration on Saturday against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). They […]
“Life is about compromise. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good”
I’ve known about Helen Lewis for a while now. If you hadn’t clocked her name in a copy of the New Statesman, both as a Deputy Editor and a contributor, then you might have seen […]
Books | Shark by Will Self: The finest of reading experiences
Set mainly in the 70s, Shark centres around the residents of Concept House in London. Created by Zach Busner, the house acts as a live-action experiment against the use of psychiatric hospitals. The roles of […]
Caribou ‘Our Love’ Album Review
Dan Snaith aka Daphni aka Caribou has dabbled with a plethora of genres over the last decade, all his work proving a childlike playfulness as he tampers and manipulates melodic beats and sounds. Setting the […]
Accessory of the week: Fur ball
Ok, let’s just take a minute to appreciate the subject. Done that? Now let’s discuss. Here are the key facts broken down for you to digest. Baby Pink. Furry. Clutch Bag. Zara. All at a […]
Know Shit, Sherlock
I am not instinctively observant. My natural disposition is probably akin to something like a pebble at the bottom of a stream, most things endlessly rushing over my head. Without making an effort, drastic changes […]
You’re Dead! review
Originally created as the antidote to the epidemic that is ‘Starbucks jazz’, You’re Dead! is undoubtedly the most potent anaesthetic of all time. Instantly soothing, the sounds of an orchestra warming up ease you into Steven […]
Lifestyle | “I met him on Tinder…”
Online dating sites have changed the way we meet people. Once upon a time, or so my parents have told me, the dating game was far more challenging than what it is today. Those were […]
What Rich People Wear For Halloween
Lauren is an 18 year old first year English student so forgive her for being naive, inappropriate or achingly cringeworthy – she’s new to this. To put it simply: she enjoys leading a healthy lifestyle […]
£62.3m expansion added to Central Village
The University has completed a £62.3m expansion of Central Village halls of residence. The popular halls now boasts nearly 1,000 bedrooms, with 413 en-suite rooms in a new, 18-storey tower block known as Block D. […]