The non-profit Veganuary event began in 2014, encouraging people to go vegan in January as a way to promote and educate about the vegan lifestyle. The reasons for doing so are diverse, including health, ethical and environmental reasons. Veganism is becoming increasingly popular and easier to adopt with restaurants and cafes growing their list of vegan options and popular chains selling vegan burgers, croissants, ice creams, cheeses and more.
Work Smart, Not Hard: Balancing Work and The Festivities
University Christmas break… but is it? With deadlines and exams looming in January it is likely that you too will be spending a large proportion of your ‘Christmas holiday’ studying, revising and reading.
The 4 Best Places to Find Authentic Food in Leeds
If you’re a big foodie like me, then you are likely to have a hunger for delicious authentic international cuisine as oppose to always succumbing to the big restaurant chains like Wagamama and Pizza Express. […]
4 Recipes Using The Same 12 Ingredients
Eating healthy for cheap at university is difficult. But Jasmine Davis’ 4 recipes will help you keep on budget and are a healthy change to the usual student diet of takeaways and booze.
Are students gentrifying Hyde Park?
Hyde Park, Leeds. The centre of the student experience for many and the heart of a student community thanks to its proximity to campus, Woodhouse Moor and accessibility to town centre and transport.
Best Cocktail Bars in Leeds for Students
Jasmine Davis gives us her top four cocktail bars in Leeds to suit every mood.
Should We Switch To Only Shopping Second Hand?
There is much focus on reducing meat consumption, recycling and reducing driving or flying when we think of changes we can make in a bid to reduce our carbon footprints. Rarely mentioned is avoiding the […]
Instagram and Facebook ban adverts and sponsored posts involving weight loss products. What does this mean for diet culture?
A couple of weeks ago, Instagram finally banned the promotion of ‘miracle’ diet products, much to the relief of anti-diet influencers who have been campaigning and reporting these products relentlessly. The new regulations will hide […]
Peer Pressure To Be Single In First Year
We all have a friend or five that have told us: ‘You can’t have a boyfriend/girlfriend at uni’. ‘You won’t embrace the uni lifestyle properly’. ‘It’ll be so hard’. It’s commonly thought that having a […]
Samuel Smith Pubs Ban Phones
Is it a no-brainer that we should be socialising without the distraction of technology? Or do these 2019 times justify their use at all waking hours? Samuel Smith pub chain has just become the first […]
Summer Destinations that Won’t Break the Bank
Holidays on a student budget? Yes, you heard right. Although us students may not be able to afford a luxury week in Bora Bora or safari in South Africa, there are plenty of destinations that […]
4 Best Spots for a Spring Walk in Leeds
As we move into spring and the weather becomes increasingly warmer, we find ourselves drawn outside. Rather than spending your days in Woodhouse Moor like everyone else, discover new spots to enjoy the sunshine. Here […]