Residents of Yorkshire and the Humber are some of the most generous communities in the UK, a study has revealed on World Kindness Day. The study, which was conducted by Vanquis Bank, investigated families from […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 5, – “At the Going Down of the Sun” and the Misappropriation of the Poppy
Dear readers, It’s that time of the year again: the darkened autumn sky has been set alight by bonfires, kids are throwing live fireworks at locals on the streets of Leeds, and James McClean has […]
Should this Headline Contain a Trigger Warning?
If you’ve recently found yourself sat in a lecture theatre talking about distressing or upsetting topics, then the chances are that you came across a ‘Content Note’ beforehand. Content Notes work in a similar fashion […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 4 – ‘£2,352,563 of Investments’ and Why That’s £2,352,563 Too Much
Dear readers, This week, I’m going to divert from my usual tactic of chatting absolute nonsense to address a rather more serious issue. Apologies to any fans awaiting a sly dig at my predecessor, Reece […]
University of Leeds Accused of Investing in Companies with Alleged Links to Human Rights Abuses
The University reportedly invested over £2,000,000 in companies that are accused of being linked to the implementation of human rights abuses against Palestinians. An Open Letter from LUU Palestine Solidarity Group (PSG) to the Vice […]
Leeds Opens Applications for its First University Challenge Team since 2011
Leeds University Union are searching for the five brightest students at Leeds to send to University Challenge for the first time since 2011. If you consider yourself to be a serial quizzer or a genius […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 3 – ‘Trick or Trick’ and why Halloween Sucks
Dear readers, It’s been a slow news week. My predecessor, Reece Parker, was too busy congratulating himself on the size of his skinny, hairless thighs to prepare me for the inevitable writer’s block which accompanies […]
Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei Get Personal in ‘Ottolenghi’
This isn’t a review. This is a thank you. There are rare moments in life where you listen to a song and instantly connect, to the point that you lie awake, unable to go to […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 2 – ‘Your Dad Works for my Dad’ and the Classist Underbelly of Varsity
Dear readers, Since the rapture of Freshers is now over and we’re into the second week of teaching, I’m going to start this letter with a little pop quiz. Raise your hand if you can […]
Re:Imagining B.I.G.’s ‘Ready To Die’
I remember it better than I remember most things these days. I remember, the first time I sat down to listen to The Notorious B.I.G.’s seminal debut album Ready To Die, being struck by the […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 1 – “I’m Happy, but I Could be Happier” and Other Love Island Advice you Should Ignore
Dear Readers, “Another year, another Varsity loss”. Those were the words with which I started my editor’s letter, which was originally written two days before the finale – such is my lack of faith in […]
Lang Lang Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Leeds
Lang Lang, the world-famous Chinese pianist, educator and philanthropist, received an honorary degree from the University of Leeds on Saturday. During the final of the Leeds International Piano Competition, for which he was there to […]