Staff at the University of Leeds went on strike on Thursday in protest over pay and cuts to higher education. They proceeded to join striking staff from Leeds Met and other members of the public […]
Review – Andrew Weatherall at Back to Basics
Almost immediately after his set at Basics back in February, people got the wheels in motion to get honorary Yorkshireman Andrew Weatherall back on the bill. For the best part of 7 months the tantalising prospect […]
Preview | LUU Spoken Word Society Open Mic Night
The word on the block… Spoken Word Soc! Here’s a shout out for the brand spanking new LUU Spoken Word Soc. We’re setting the stage this year for some slammin’ sounds, scribbles and general word […]
Fashion | Micro Trend – Fluffy Jumpers
This season the winter warmer of choice moved away from that oh-so-itchy traditional woollen jumper and settled on something far snugglier. The fluffy jumper has been winter’s symbol of femininity since the days of Hitchcock’s […]
TV | Dracula – The Perfect Halloween Viewing
Never has the initial sight of the papyrus font given me such low expectations for a Victorian vampire drama. From the token beginning shot of Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ glistening body rising out of steamy waters […]
Fashion | Campus Style for the Boys
The boys are back and it’s all about the jewel tones. Photography: Laura Heitzman
Fashion | Micro Trends – Animal Print
When the weather’s bleak and cold, and all you feel like doing is curling up at home or going back to bed, it’s not very likely that you’ll be feeling fierce. But with the fashion […]
News | University lecturers strike
Lecturers throughout the university have been on strike today over demands for higher pay. The Edward Boyle library cut its opening hours from 9am-5pm, with the Brotherton closing at 4pm. Whilst the union remains open, […]
Books | Top Five Books for Black History Month
To round off Black History Month LSi chose the top five books to highlight the fight against racial discrimination and prejudice. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee is a searing portrayal of racial prejudice […]
Sport | Premier League – Review and Predictions
With almost a quarter of the Premier League gone we’re making our predictions for what will be an incredibly competitive season First Place – Chelsea With Mourinho back at the helm and a vital win against […]
Science | 1.8 Million year old skull challenges human evolution
The unearthing of a Hominin skull is causing controversy by implying that diversity established as belonging to different species of early humans may, in fact, all be attributed to variations in the same species. Exquisitely preserved, […]
Science | Why vaccines are an absolute must
The two interventions that have most decreased child mortality in the last 100 years have been clean sanitation and vaccination programmes. Clean sanitation is an expected standard of living in any developed nation however vaccination of […]