Deciding whether or not to visit the Leeds Christmas market? Let Jennifer Spence tempt you with mulled wine, garlic bread and all things sweet. For me, the opening of the Christkindelmarkt at Millennium Square marks […]
The Secret to Nailing Secret Santa
Christmas is almost here and with it comes Secret Santa. Miranda takes a look at how to solve the problem of finding the right gift this holiday. For many, Secret Santa is a dreaded moment […]
Have a Very Thrifty Christmas!
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s the priciest time of the year for most, with the average UK household spending £753 on festivities. Following these money-saving tips won’t guarantee a spend-free holiday, but they may […]
Treat Your Shelf: Divine Names – Luay Abdul-ilah
This week you should treat your shelf with a novel published by Leeds’ very own Mira Publishing House. If you are looking for a book to read over the holidays that has a little more […]
Kevin Spacey’s House of Cards is Collapsing
Amid new sexual assault allegations, Netflix has announced the cancellation of the Emmy-nominated House of Cards. The political drama will end after its sixth season which is set to air in 2018. Netflix have further […]
Stop Appropriating Cultural Appropriation
The term ‘cultural appropriation’ is often met by many with a smirk or an eye-roll. The term has become almost synonymous with ‘political correctness gone mad’, and is now mostly eliciting responses of derision or […]
Theatre Group Offer a Fresh Take on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’
Featuring a strong cast, excellent production and a modern interpretation of the Shakespeare classic, Theatre Group’s ‘Macbeth’ is a success. Ella Kennedy’s Macbeth warps the classic tragedy into a narrative of underground secrecy, forming a […]
Robert Pattinson Shines in the Safdie Brothers’ ‘Good Time’
Good Time, the Safdie Brothers’ new A24-distributed crime-thriller, kicks into action with an understated daylight bank heist. After the money is exchanged via scribbled notes of threat, a concealed dye-pack leads to a crashed car […]
When Age Is More Than Just A Number
Whilst male actors often have no issues finding work later in life, actresses are rarely afforded the same luxury. Arts writer, Aneeka Hussain, investigates the intersection between ageism and sexism in the film industry. The […]
Feminist fashion comes to Leeds: introducing MUDE threads
Managing and Marketing student Jasmine Moodie has set up a feminist clothing line and I am in love. Her brand stands for celebrating the female body and challenges the hyper sexualisation of women. She has […]
Leeds RAG fashion show returns for it’s 10th year set to tackle mental health
15th of February 2018. Put it in your diaries. Whack a post-it on the wall. Tell your friends, flatmates, housemate, tutors, lecturers, anyone and everyone. Leeds RAG Fashion Show is returning for the 10th year […]
Demystifying Going to the Opera
‘Realistically, tickets with only be unaffordable if you refuse to see a ballet anywhere else but London’s Royal Opera House’. Fake news!! This well-intentioned sentiment is from ‘Dance like nobody’s watching? – Why students should […]