LS Arts sent two writers down to the launch night of Suki: A Small Life at Leeds Gallery. Read their responses below and enjoy sketches they made at the life drawing class held during […]
Opera | Don Giovanni
5/5 Stars When I left the Leeds Grand Theatre having just seen Opera North’s production of Don Giovanni, I knew it was going to get five stars. Put simply, Opera North have succeeded admirably in […]
Vettel in Pole position for F1 Championship title
Sebastian Vettel’s Korean Grand Prix victory was his third win on the bounce and second within a week and has propelled him to the top of the world championship standings. Things look bleak for […]
England meander to victory against hapless San Marino
How can it be possible to come out of an international football match knowing the exact same amount about your team? That is the question which Roy Hodgson must have asked himself last night. The […]
Behind The Scenes Sneak Peek
For the first shoot of the year our team created a ‘Back to Uni’ shoot full of fresher’s flirting – have you spotted your eye candy yet? Concept and Styling: Lily Austin and Anna […]
The Eating Out Scout: Caliente Café
Rebecca Shapiro delves past sombreros and refried beans to find a cosy Mexican marvel that surpasses any stereotype… Walking down Otley Road, it is not difficult to feel overwhelmed by the countless pubs, bars, cafes and […]
The Eating Out Scout: Giorgio's
Stephanie Tait discovers an independent Italian offering big, warm plates and a big, warm atmosphere… I arrived at Giorgio’s on Monday night with high expectations. Having eaten at their prize-winning sister restaurant and next door […]
Debate: Breast Intentions
One of Britain’s most popular papers, The Sun, has been printing topless models alongside top news stories for decades. But recent discussion and campaigns have condemned page three as sexist and outdated. This week Big […]
Comment: Carnage theme is "blatant and insensitive"
There are two obvious problems with the ‘Pimps n Hoes’ carnage theme. Firstly, the dichotomy of ‘Pimps n Hoes’ is an obviously gendered power imbalance – it represents the idea that men are directly in control of a woman’s sexuality.
Carnage: fancy dress and nothing more?
The notorious student event Carnage UK is facing fresh criticism over its most recent fancy dress theme ‘Pimps and Hoes’. The night, which took place in Leeds on Sunday, 7 October, has caused several MPs […]
Has Curiosity killed the economy?
With NASA admitting that the cost of the Mars Curiosity rover has reached $2.6billion, $1billion over its original budget, LS asks whether the money would be better spent elsewhere? NO – Henry Beach Unless you’re an enthusiast […]
LS Answers: Do blondes actually have more fun?
With more and more women reaching for the bleach, LS investigates whether the fairer-haired actually have a better time than the rest of us. The saying is perhaps true if you look at the statistic […]