Swamped with deadlines but still want to surprise Mum with something sweet for Mother’s Day? These chocolate-nut clusters are quick and easy to make and they never fail to impress! Only 3 simple ingredients needed. The sea […]
The Truth Behind Gluten
Intolerances to foods such as eggs, nuts, lactose and micro-nutrients such as gluten are on the rise. Surveys suggest that 1 out of every 133 people in the general population is gluten intolerant. Just 10 […]
Old School: Those GCSE Classics Actually Worth a Read
Harper Lee has recently announced that she is releasing a sequel to To Kill A Mockingbird, fifty five years after the book was first published. The novel is studied by many students at GCSE level, […]
An Interrailer’s Survival Guide
Like many students, this summer you’re planning to go interrailing. Your friends and family are all telling you different things; what to bring, where to visit and where to avoid. You’ve all heard the great […]
How to be a Knowledge Ninja
Self-help books equate to an $11 billion dollar industry in the United States alone, a figure that shows no signs of slowing down. I admittedly harboured the outdated attitude that all self-help books resembled Men […]
12 Monkeys: Time Travel and Mystery in Syfy’s New Drama
The Syfy channel is well known for showing a wide variety of dramas with a twist, and their latest offering of 12 Monkeys is definitely no exception. Based on the 1995 film of the same […]
Drugs Live: Cannabis on Trial was boring and biased
Channel 4’s Drug’s Live: Cannabis on Trial attempted to distinguish the difference in the feelings and effects induced by hashish and the reportedly “three times stronger” skunk, which has created much debate in recent years. […]
Bitch Planet: Deeply Political, but with Heart
Image Comics are quickly proving themselves to be the publishing equivalent of a fairy godmother for creators and readers alike. They offer some of the biggest names in the industry the chance to write/ draw […]
Feature – Croatia: The Garden of Eden for Electronic Music
After 10 successful summers of partying on the Adriatic coast, 2015 marks the final year of The Garden Festival. Since its conception and immediate success, the festival has sparked a trend amongst UK collectives and […]
Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned author, dies aged 66
‘No one is actually dead until the ripples they cause in the world fade away’ Yesterday, Sir Terry Pratchett passed away naturally, surrounded by his family and cat, at the tragically early age of sixty six. […]
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands is a good introduction to his work
A touring production of Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands recently played four dates at Bradford’s Alhambra theatre. Adapted from Tim Burton’s eponymous film, Matthew Bourne’s production resurrects the cult favourite as a mesmerising all-dancing show. This […]
LUU Dance Show focused on film and resulted in an unforgettable night
Leeds University Union has always been proud to host award winning dance societies with such creative flair one has to wonder how a single university can have so many talented people in one small space. […]