Clarissa Leung discusses the history of racial abuse in the US healthcare system and the negative perceptions is has created for Covid vaccines.
Woodhouse Moor cordoned off after body found in park
The body of a man has been discovered in Woodhouse Moor this morning, police have confirmed. A cordon has been set up near the Library Pub after West Yorkshire Police were called to the park […]
Interview with Leeds BME Hub
Isabel Ralphs speaks to BME Hub, a local Leeds charity, discussing their work and how minority voices can be heard.
Interview with Leeds Women’s Aid: A deep dive into domestic abuse
Tasha Johnson speaks with Leeds Women’s Aid, discussing domestic abuse and how we can control the narrative.
Love Bomb: The West’s obsession with dropping bombs and extrajudicial killing
A forever changing nature of war has led to many criticisms against the West for their involvement in extrajudicial killing (the targeted murder of individuals without regard for formal legal processes.)This creates many implications that have bled into international human rights law. Josh Bate considers the West’s use of drones that have formed a new era of state violence.
Online dating in 2021 – is it time to swipe left?
Dating has had a radical overhaul thanks to online monopolies such as Tinder. Tasha Johnson questions whether the pursuit of love is still possible, and more importantly, should we swipe left on dating apps altogether?
Leeds academic accused of “grooming” and “sexual harassment” in new Al-Jazeera podcast
New episodes of ‘Degrees of Abuse’, an Al-Jazeera Investigates podcast, have revealed that 6 women have made allegations of “grooming” and “sexual harassment” against current University of Leeds academic,Dr. Ian Shaw.
Wakefield Litfest to hold free Panel Event on ‘Writing in the North’
Wakefield Litfest is holding a free panel event at Wakefield Library, aimed at young people aged 14 to 25, focusing on Writing in the North.
Is performative activism impeding the progress of the civil rights movement?
Digital activism has been a focal point of social media since its creation. Yet, the Black Lives Matter movement sparked new forms of activism. Writer, Caitlin Acton discusses the new age of activism and whether it has impeded the Civil Rights movement
Leeds nightclub boycott planned after reports of women being ‘injected with needles’
Students say they will boycott nightclubs in Leeds next week to pressure venues to introduce tighter security measures amid reports of several women being spiked with needles. It comes as West Yorkshire Police confirmed today […]
Free Peri-Peri and Tunes: Nando’s to Host Student Party in Leeds University Union
The party will be heading to Leeds University Union on November 10th where Tech-House legend Mella Dee will be headlining proceedings
University staff threaten to strike again over pay and conditions
Students could again be disrupted by strike action this semester after the University and College Union (UCU) opened a strike ballot over pay and working conditions The ballot is the latest measure in a long-running […]