In first year, I was fresh off the boat and I didn’t get the memo that on Halloween, people in England actually dress scarily. That’s why I am so noticeable in my 2010 Halloween photos: […]
Sick spies target Edge changing rooms
26.10.12 Two separate incidents of alleged voyeurism have occurred at The Edge gym on the same day. An eyewitness has told Leeds Student that at approximately 5pm on Tuesday October 23, a girl fled her […]
Police helicopter deployed in burglary drama
A police helicopter was called to the rescue this week after a dramatic burglary in Hyde Park. Police were called out late on Thursday evening to a house in Hyde Park Close as the burglary […]
An ‘armless burglary warning
Students in Hyde Park got a nasty surprise this week when they were greeted by a hand reaching through their letterbox. Fortunately for them, the frightening intrusion was only a ploy by West Yorkshire Police […]
Virgin Media still failing
Virgin Media is still failing to meet students’ needs, a survey by Leeds Student has found. With internet speeds “nowhere near as fast as advertised”, more than half of students asked claimed that the internet […]
Italian scholarship commemorates Kercher
To mark the fifth anniversary of Meredith Kercher’s death, the University of Perugia has set up a scholarship to honour the Leeds student. Kercher, 21, from Croydon, South London was studying in the Italian town […]
Leeds Student speaks to Nick Griffin, leader of the BNP
Despite being shunned by student media across the country, Leeds Student challenged BNP leader Nick Griffin to an interview. James Greenhalgh spoke to the censured MEP about racism, gay rights and the future of his […]
Shift cuts leave Union workers out of pocket
Workers at Essentials were this week told their shifts have been cut due to plunging footfall numbers in the Union. The number of shoppers in the Union was approximately 17% below target last week, partly […]
RAG’s speeding tickets
Between lectures, the library, and ‘Made In Chelsea’, there’s just not enough hours in the day to find that special someone. Where is the time to meet that attractive guy or girl you imagined would […]
Shoplifter caught red handed in Essentials
A student has been caught red handed stealing from Essentials. The incident took place at the Union shop on Wednesday afternoon. It is understood that a woman attempted to steal a small amount of make-up, […]
Charity on breast behaviour
Breast cancer charity CoppaFeel! is this week arriving in Leeds to promote their ‘CoppaFeel in the Shower’ campaign. Sponsored by very.co.uk, the campaign aims for self-checking to become part of every student’s daily routine. As […]
Reverend and the Makers’ guerrilla gig
Indie pop band Reverend and the Makers treated fans to an impromptu gig outside the Union last Thursday. The band were heading back from a show at the Refectory as part of their UK tour, […]