Ben Macintyre’s latest foray into the little-known world of espionage and counter espionage during World War Two is, as to be expected from the highly esteemed writer, an utter triumph. Like Macintyre’s past successes […]
University considers cutting ties with Savile
9.11.12 The University is discussing removing the honorary doctorate it awarded to disgraced television star Jimmy Savile. The development comes after a month of speculation over whether Sir Jimmy abused children during his career at […]
Refectory under fire for food ‘monopoly’
9.11.12 Students are concerned they are losing money through the Refectory’s meal card system, Leeds Student has found. Students living on campus receive £9.70 to spend each week day and £5.80 at the weekends. Credit […]
Club owners hunt for Facebook vigilante
9.11.12 A “Wanted” Facebook post profiling a local thief has inspired people to share it nearly 2,000 times in the hope of bringing him to justice. The culprit was captured on CCTV stealing a pair […]
Man charged over attempted rape
9.11.12 An 18-year-old Leeds man is to be tried in court following an attack on a 19-year-old female in Headingley. The police has told Leeds Student that the victim, who cannot be named for legal […]
Proposed smoking ban in the Terrace
9.11.12 Smoking could soon be banned outside the Terrace bar. An idea submitted to the Better Union forum by Alex Ziff argues for an end to all smoking during the day in the terraced area […]
Battle of the ‘taches
9.11.12 The Union is looking for the finest facial hair on campus, in support of Movember. The popular annual event invites every man to grow a moustache for the month. Students will join men around […]
Essentials shelf-stacker wins Mercury prize
9.11.12 Four former Leeds students have hit the jackpot after scooping the prestigious Mercury music prize. Alt-J beat a number of other acts that were shortlisted, including rapper Plan B, Django Django and Jessie Ware. […]
Leeds Student fights crime
9.11.12 A mobile phone thief has been brought to justice, as a “direct result” of reporting by Leeds Student. A story published by this paper last month appealed for information regarding two ‘Samaritan students’ who […]
Review: ‘Dress Me Beautiful’, Leeds Fashion Show
LS Fashion reviews the annually anticipated Leeds Fashion Show. So, how did this year compare?
Edge voyeur charged
9.11.12 The man accused of spying on women changing at The Edge is to be brought to court at the end of the month. Marco Cheyne was formally charged with two counts of voyeurism last […]
Nautical nakedness for Club’s calendar
9.11.12 The University’s Boat Club (LUUBC) is to produce its “most nakedest calendar yet”, with shoots taking place across Leeds and York. Organiser, rower and model Nick Gandy described the preparations for the LUUBC calendar […]