In honour of Penguin’s re-release of the Russian classic, we give the low down on Dostoyevsky’s magnum opus . Existentialism and axe murders. Need we say more? Who? Rodion Raskolnikov -A destitute former student, handsome but morally […]
Food | Regional Recipes – Geordie pease pudding
When most people think of Newcastle the first thing that springs to mind isn’t food. Known more for its boozy nights out made famous by the continuously humiliating ‘Geordie Shore’ you wouldn’t believe the toon […]
TV | 37 Days – A wonderfully witty docu-drama
With Downton Abbey going from strength to strength, this drama about the period between Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and the declaration of war is quite like a costume drama mixed with politics. War buffs will enjoy this […]
Lifestyle| Headingley Farmers Market
Waking up anytime before midday on a weekend is no mean feat but located opposite the Arc, the Headingley Farmer’s Market is easily accessible and a great place to source fresh local produce, and maybe […]
News | Student robbed in Burley Park
A student has been robbed in broad daylight following a number of incidents in the Burley Park area. The female, aged 20 had her phone stolen after a struggle, whilst walking through the area. An […]
Comment | Politicians, practice what you preach
Michael Gove recently hit the headlines when he chose to send his daughter to, shock-horror, a comprehensive school. This made him the first ever sitting Conservative Education Secretary to do so. Now, as these stories […]
News | Red Door Lets taken to task at tribunal
Red Door Lets has been forced to amend its tenancy agreement after a Unipol tribunal found the agency wrongly withheld tenants’ deposits. Third-year Geography student Christopher Hunter and his housemates were charged £192 for a […]
News | Spate of Hyde Park sexual assaults
A student has been sexually assaulted in Hyde Park this week, following a spate of sexual offences in the area. Two individuals suspected of serial sexual molestation are currently being hunted by the West Yorkshire […]
Music | Album review – Rick Ross
Rick Ross Mastermind 3/5 Mastermind is Rick Ross’ sixth album, and by this stage, the guy probably doesn’t need much of an introduction – he’s The Boss, the larger than life, bearded former correctional officer-turned […]
Interview | Saliha – Honour abuse survivor
Honour abuse survivor and Leeds student, Saliha, talks to LS about her experience and how her desire for independence pushed her to leave her family. Think about all the things in your life you […]
Clubs | Review – Jungle Jam presents Grooverider
Photo: Dancehall USA Jungle Jam has rightfully earned its place as one of the biggest parties in Leeds, and whether it’s your kind of thing or not, there’s no denying they’re good at what they […]
Comment | Are women their own worst enemies?
In an interview with Shortlist, Lily Allen declared: “everyone is equal. Why is there even a conversation about feminism?” Thus setting off a false ‘scandal.’ It seems clear to me that the framing of Lily […]