“Are you okay? Are you alright? Are you having a good time?” It was on the 9th of November that Clemens Rehbein, lead vocalist of the indie-folk group Milky Chance, asked these at once sincere and […]
LUU Dance Competition: A Superb Showcase of Leeds’ Dancing Talent
Friday evening saw fourteen dance acts, from nine of the university’s dance societies, take to the stage of the Riley Smith Theatre to compete against one another in the LUU Dance Competition. The acts competed […]
Everton should aim high in their managerial search
Eric Kostadinov discusses the challenges facing Everton in their continued hunt for a Ronald Koeman replacement. Allardyce, Dyche, Silva, Simeone and Unsworth. Not quite a usual managerial list for any premier league club. Immediately, you […]
Lessons from Helen Keller – in Association With Leeds Disability Action Society and Leeds Sign Language Society
On Wednesday 15th November at 6:50 p.m. several like-minded people congregated in a large Business School seminar room – donned in comfy pyjamas – to watch, with admiration, the documentary of one very inspiring and […]
Opinion: “We should not let violence mar sporting events”
After a violent incident in Brazil involving the Mercedes Formula One team, Thomas Lambton discusses the rise of violence in sport and the fallout from these events. The events of the 11th November in which […]
A Trip to Leeds Christmas Market
Deciding whether or not to visit the Leeds Christmas market? Let Jennifer Spence tempt you with mulled wine, garlic bread and all things sweet. For me, the opening of the Christkindelmarkt at Millennium Square marks […]
The Secret to Nailing Secret Santa
Christmas is almost here and with it comes Secret Santa. Miranda takes a look at how to solve the problem of finding the right gift this holiday. For many, Secret Santa is a dreaded moment […]
Have a Very Thrifty Christmas!
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s the priciest time of the year for most, with the average UK household spending £753 on festivities. Following these money-saving tips won’t guarantee a spend-free holiday, but they may […]
Kevin Spacey’s House of Cards is Collapsing
Amid new sexual assault allegations, Netflix has announced the cancellation of the Emmy-nominated House of Cards. The political drama will end after its sixth season which is set to air in 2018. Netflix have further […]
Stop Appropriating Cultural Appropriation
The term ‘cultural appropriation’ is often met by many with a smirk or an eye-roll. The term has become almost synonymous with ‘political correctness gone mad’, and is now mostly eliciting responses of derision or […]
Robert Pattinson Shines in the Safdie Brothers’ ‘Good Time’
Good Time, the Safdie Brothers’ new A24-distributed crime-thriller, kicks into action with an understated daylight bank heist. After the money is exchanged via scribbled notes of threat, a concealed dye-pack leads to a crashed car […]
When Age Is More Than Just A Number
Whilst male actors often have no issues finding work later in life, actresses are rarely afforded the same luxury. Arts writer, Aneeka Hussain, investigates the intersection between ageism and sexism in the film industry. The […]