Leeds fell to a disappointing defeat as the physical impact of playing four times in a week were shown in 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool. Leeds started the game well, dominating possession […]
Crookes shepherds in a silver
Last Saturday was Leeds University Cross Country Club’s latest expedition, this time to Durham, which provided a challenging course that had both road and muddy track sections, and a tough hill at about 2km. […]
Korfball mixing it up
The past two weekends have seen an excellent start to the season for korfball. At two freshers tournaments, Leeds’ new players (essentially beginners to the sport) have been instrumental in finishing in the top half. […]
Hockey Round-up: Ladies Stick-ing together
LUUWHC put out a full house, this Halloween, with many teams playing universities in a much higher league they knew it would be a hard day for the club, however all teams worked well together […]
One Community: life as a refugee in Leeds
There are around 15.2 million refugees around the world and an estimated 195, 000 in the UK. Alarmingly, 80 per cent of refugees are hosted by developing countries. In the UK, an adult refugee receives […]
Big Debate: The Griffin Interview
Last week Leeds Student controversially published an interview with the leader of the BNP, Nick Griffin. This week Big Debate asks, was LS right to publish the interview? YES: Eleanor Grimwade Let me first and […]
Polo off to a damp start
Nine team members headed to Durham on Friday October 26 for the opening BUCS fixture for the Leeds University water polo team. In front of a hostile Durham crowd the boys started slowly and […]
Limp Leeds Lose to Lancaster
A goal in each half ensured Lancaster’s 1st XI safe passage into the Second Round of the BUCs Cup with relative ease. Leeds, who play in the league below their opposition, slumped to […]
Sinfield’s England Sink Wales
England kicked off their autumn international series in style last Saturday by thrashing Wales 80-12 in Wrexham. A strong England side – captained by Leeds Rhinos skipper Kevin Sinfield – scored an impressive […]
United Bring Gun to Knife Fight
Arsenal make the trip to Old Trafford on Saturday in a game that sees Robin van Persie face his old side for the first time. Arsenal go into the game after a 1-0 win […]
Comedy | Frisky and Mannish
Frisky and Mannish are a musical-comedy duo with a hint of cabaret, refreshingly interpreting such classics as ‘Eternal Flame’ and mashing up Kate Bush with Kate Nash, to raucous effect. Leeds Student speaks with Frisky, […]
Floats like a Butterfly, Stings like a Bee
In Between the Lines: A Satirical View on Sport With all the recent doping allegations that are ruining the reputation of sport, we must now ask ourselves whether it is really worth […]