Despite the UK being in a national lockdown, social media personalities have flocked to Dubai, which is not subject to the same restrictive measures. As ‘essential work trips’ are one of the few justifications allowed for travel outside of the UK, the influencers are citing their trips as ‘for business’.
Glitter is Banned
Waitrose, Morrisons, and John Lewis have announced they won’t be using glitter in their own-brand Christmas products. Many other big retailers, such as Boots and Sainsburys, have also announced they are taking steps to reduce their use of plastic, making their ranges more eco-friendly for the festive period.
Halloween costumes you already have at home
Leah Dunderdale-Smith offers ten tips on how to create a more sustainable Halloween costume – with what you already have at home.
The Pandemic’s Effect on Our Habits
This article follows on from a survey by Just Eat and City Pantry that looked at how our habits changed over lockdown
Art installation or prank gone wrong?
Last Wednesday, a truck dumped 32 tons of fresh carrots outside the Ben Pimlott building at Goldsmiths University, in London. Despite passing students debating that the veg was a joke stunt, the pile was confirmed as an art installation by Goldsmith’s student, Rafael Pérez Evans. The piece is entitled ‘Grounding’, and is meant to be […]
How to be a sustainable Leeds student
As a fresher you’re adjusting to living by yourself, making new friends and juggling the stresses of studying for a degree. Being conscious of your environmental footprint may not be at the top of your priorities, but it’s easy to be aware of your impact on the environment. No one expects your efforts to be perfect – but every little change really does make a difference!
OnlyFans Leak: Hack Attack On Creators
Last Thursday, it emerged that users of the popular site OnlyFans, had hundreds of their creator photos and videos leaked and shared on databases across the internet. OnlyFans is a subscription service, where ‘fans’ pay […]
University Confessions on a Downwards Spiral
The Best University Confession Page? It is the reason you still have Facebook, it is the ultimate form of procrastination; LeedsFess has become a staple of the Leeds university life. Since university confession pages took […]
Veganism: The Mother Clucking Debate
Following the success of the Greggs vegan sausage roll, KFC have introduced a vegan ‘Imposter Burger’: a Quorn fillet coated in the signature KFC eleven herbs and spices. The vegan burger has been met with […]
Going out tonight? Pub? Bottle of wine at mine?
With the influential drinking culture that exists at University, sometimes it can be hard to separate socialising from alcohol. Social drinking has its benefits; it is fun, it brings people together, and it solidifies friendships. […]
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian: Sex Symbol Controversy
“I didn’t realise that that was affecting my soul and my spirit as someone that’s married and loved and the father of now… about to be four kids. A corset is a form of underwear, it’s hot, but for who though?“