Despite the Union lobbying the University to pay its staff the living wage, it is failing to do so for its own employees. Last year a Better Union idea was passed which stated that the […]
Patience tested by exam failings
25.01.13 Chaos has disrupted the exam period, with students having to put up with missing questions and being given the wrong papers. In December, second year Biochemistry students found themselves sitting an exam on topics […]
How Much For The Degree?
With the introduction of fees for University, there has been a growing trend among commentators and politicians alike to call us consumers rather than students. The idea of education as a public good is being […]
#ANTI-SOCIAL NETWORKING
In ten years time, we will all be required to have Facebook and Twitter accounts. By law. In truly Orwellian fashion, any dissenters will be kidnapped, incarcerated and tortured by government forces until they yield […]
Music News: Grammy Award Nominees and confirmed performance from Jack White
Jack White has confirmed that he will be performing at this year’s Grammy Awards. The former White Stripes frontman is up for three awards; Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for ‘Blunderbuss’, and […]
Music News: Justin Timberlake reveals release date for new album ’20/20 Experience’
Justin Timberlake has announced that his new album ’20/20 Experience’ is to be released on March 19th this year! While the tracklisting for his comeback album remains a mystery, its sure to be released […]
Selby the master once again
World number 1 Mark Selby won the 2013 Masters last Sunday at Alexandra Palace by beating defending champion and Australian Neil Robertson 10 frames to 6 in the final. It was his third Masters crown […]
February Gig Guide!
Here’s the best of what February has to offer! Monday 4th – Jake Bugg – O2 Academy Thursday 7th – Dutch Uncles – Brudenell Social Club Saturday 9th – […]
Music News: Mike Skinner cancels DJ set
Sadly for anyone who was planning on heading down to the Faversham this Friday (25th) for Mike Skinner’s DJ set, it’s been cancelled due to the snow. Replacement dates are yet to be announced. […]
Video: Cave Painting – Leaf
Brighton band Cave Painting release new single ‘Leaf’ from their debut album ‘Votive Life’ on January 28th. Following a stint supporting bands Alt-J and Gaz Coombes (Supergrass), the band will set off on their own tour […]
Relegation for Racism
Jack Fairs FIFA President Sepp Blatter recently posted his latest views on sanctions for racism in football on Twitter. He grunted in caveman-like fashion, “Financial sanctions: not efficient. Matches behind closed doors not good solution.” […]
Saracens Soar in the Heineken Cup
University of Leeds graduate Andrew Belt reports on Saracens’s impressive outings in the Heineken Cup, and the club’s exciting future, for Leeds students starved of elite rugby union in the city… Sunday marked the last outing in […]