After weeks of speculation, Louis van Gaal has finally been revealed as the new manager of Manchester United. The Dutchman has signed a reported three year deal with the Red Devils and will take over […]
Theatre | La Boheme Launch – A night on the town
Image: Opera North Last week Opera North held the launch event for their new Under 30’s membership scheme at the Leeds Grand Theatre with a performance of Puccini’s famous opera La Bohème, aiming to inspire […]
Food | Fresh Slice – Chocolate Orange Hobnobs
Where is the time for baking when there are books to be read and revision to be done? Why at this time, more than any other, do we students crave anything but those mood-boosting brain […]
TV | 24 – Live Another Day – Absurd but adored
It’s absurd, but we adore it. 24 was always ridiculous. In the space of 24 hours, none of the main characters went to the toilet, ate or drank. The show is action thriller interspersed (undeliberately) […]
TV | In The Flesh – Far more than 'just another zombie programme'
Although the concept of BBC3’s complex zombie drama, In The Flesh, might seem a bit far-fetched, the compelling story and subtle allusions to contemporary social issues make this not ‘just another zombie programme’. The show, […]
Features | Top 10 moving out tips
Every summer, thousands of students move between properties or away from Leeds. Towards the end of June, as demand for bin bags and cardboard boxes soar, and as landlords become increasingly difficult to get hold […]
Clubs | Preview – One Night With… Ostgut Ton
Following on from Roman Flügel playing host for the opening night of the “One Night With…” series at Wire, the promoters have followed that up by booking two names associated with one of the most recognisable […]
Clubs | Review – Flux & GoodLife present XXXY
Photo: Flux & GoodLife Expertly wedged between the Easter holidays and the beginning of exam period, the Flux Good Life Garden party gave many students the opportunity to have one final big night before locking […]
Sport | Breathtaking Premier League season comes to a close
A breathtaking season of Premier League football came to a relatively lacklustre conclusion on Sunday as Manchester City were crowned champions for the second time in three years. A comfortable 2-0 win over West Ham […]
News | LS interviews your council candidates
Stuart Long – Kirkstall – Independent What experience would you bring as a councilor and what are your main priorities? I have already campaigned with Ben Fisher [former Community Officer] for £1 and £2 bus […]
TV | Freeview Flicks of the Week – A 40 Year Old Virgin, X-Men & 21 Jump Street
Our weekly LSi best freeview flicks picks are here! MONDAY – The 40 Year Old Virgin (ITV2 21:30) Steve Carell is one of the funniest actors working in the industry today, a man who is […]
Comment | Death penalty debate
The use of the death penalty in the United States will always be a divisive issue that provokes passionate debate. It is incomprehensible that executions can still occur in a country that professes to be […]