Martha discusses University of Leeds’ Wellbeing Festival, and talks us through our student wellbeing playlist. A new term is starting at Leeds University. This means the start of new modules, perhaps joining new societies and meeting […]
8 reasons why I hate listicles
Ever find yourself trapped in a never ending hole of clickbait articles? Don’t worry – Bradley’s here with one more to help you pass the time: With the tenacity and invasiveness of a tourist club […]
What I learned from my first break-up
Your social media image is the least important thing in the world: I adored posting photos of me and my boyfriend on Instagram, Facebook, and just about anywhere else it was possible to do so. […]
The Australian Invasion
With new exchange students arriving in Leeds for the semester, Edmund gives us a satrical insight into what life would be like in Britain if we were taken over by Australians… Another semester, another wave […]
LUU Light Cafe: helping you through exams
From free drinks to yoga, LUU is here to support you through your exams. After the Christmas break students are coming back to Leeds to face the January exams. For some the weeks of fresh […]
NYE resolutions that will actually benefit you
January – the time of year that drives me insane. Advert after advert of DFS sales, slimfast milkshakes and gruelling workout routines. But this year you don’t have to confine to societal standards. Here are […]
2016 reflections: mental health, New Zealand, and free hot chocolate
3rd January at 11:06pm, surely that’s not toooo late to reflect on 2016? I celebrated this New Years in the oddest way yet; at 12 midnight my boyfriend and I were stranded in the middle […]
Welfare at Leeds: Time restriction vs Social Prescription
What can you do in 10 minutes? Ring home? Put out your laundry? Do your dishes? What you can’t do in 10 minutes is have a conversation which delves deeply enough into all the aspects […]
Oh I wish I could eat Christmas food everyday…
Why Christmas food isn’t allowed all year round I shall never understand. Okay, so you may gain a little weight, and maybe pigs in blankets aren’t actually very good for you, but amazing food is […]
Hammond convinces only child, Brexit, that it’s the taking part that counts.
Bradley discusses the loss of GDP after Brexit. Article may contain traces of satire. After receiving nothing but a prize for participation on sports day, 9 year old Brexit was reportedly reassured on Sunday that […]
My weight does not undermine my eating disorder
I had an eating disorder for over three years, but my mind-set was disordered for much longer. It didn’t happen like the flick of a switch. It took years of subtle negativity, self-doubt and body […]
In defence of trashy romance novels
Something incredible happened last week. I picked up the latest Shopaholic novel by Sophie Kinsella and yes, it was every bit as good as I had hoped. All week I have been jabbering to my […]