If you worm your way through the city centre, under the train station, over the canal and into the edges of Holbeck, you may find yourself thinking you’ve strayed too far from the path. The […]
Comment | Eurocentrism prevails once more
The Ukrainian government’s decision not to sign the ‘free trade agreement’ persistently promoted by the EU is portrayed by the western media as the spark that ignited an already volatile country. Accordingly, the protesters are […]
Sport – Six Nations – Home nations flourish as England set up triple crown showdown
England – Ireland England put in an industrious performance to end Irish hopes of a grand slam with 13-10 defeat of Ireland. England’s victory also opens this years competition wide open in what was also Brian O’driscoll’s […]
Art | The Tetley – Brewery turned art gallery
Image: The Tetley The former Tetley Brewery headquarters re-opened its doors as a new contemporary art space last November. The idea was to create a gallery that would sit somewhere between Leeds’s underground and grassroots […]
Comment | Smoke and mirrors
Without a doubt, we live in a society that frowns upon smoking, meaning that recent proposals to ban smoking in cars carrying children under the age of 18 have been widely applauded. While it is […]
Science | What causes the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)?
Although 93 million miles away, the Sun’s activity is the actual cause of the Aurora Borealis. Huge magnetic storms on the Sun’s surface send waves of charged particles into the Earth’s atmosphere via solar wind, these […]
Music | Album Review – Temples
Temples Sun Structures 4/5 From the very beginning, the enigmatic guitar riff that runs through opening track ‘Shelter Song’ immediately encapsulates us in a world of spiralling colours and crazy hair and binds us to Temples’ debut album. Shut your […]
Film | The Lego Movie – This film is for you, whatever your age
Image: Warner Bros. No words can fully describe how excited I was for this film. Not only is it a Lego movie, it was created by the same guys who made Cloudy with a Chance […]
Sport | BUCS – Controversy cuts Badminton comeback short
The badminton match between Leeds men’s second team and York’s first team descended into somewhat of a farce after the final match of the tie was cut short. Leeds began strongly, with new addition Kieran […]
News | Amber Cars get red light from students
Students have told LS of their dissatisfaction with Amber Cabs, the company endorsed by the Union. One second year History student said: “I was so angry when I booked several cabs for a night out. […]
News | Fiery furniture ignites anger
A fire in Hyde Park has left students feeling unsafe in their homes. Muzammil Ali, a PHd student in Chemical Engineering, was in a neighbouring house when a fire was started on a sofa outdoors […]
Sport | BUCS – Met deal Gryphons cruel blow
Flair proved to be no match for brute force on Wednesday as a creative Leeds Uni 2nd cruelly and controversially defeated 32-25 by their Met counterparts at Becketts Park. The first half began a scrappy affair, […]