I believe that hours spent in the library are as directly related to degree success as Prince Harry is to his father, Charles. Those evenings jacked up on Red Bull, sitting alone in wooden box […]
TV | Mom – Even more predictable and formulaic comedy from Chuck Lorre
Subtlety has never been his strong point, but Chuck Lorre is even more predictable and formulaic in the new CBS/ITV2 comedy Mom. The show follows recovering alcoholic single mother Christy (Anna Faris), who is struggling […]
Blogs | Alone Time: A Checklist
I am often complaining about being alone. One of my ambitions for my year abroad was to overcome this huge character flaw, and embrace the solitude of which I know I have plenty. In my […]
Music | Outlooks – Social media takes centre stage
Just lately, two rather remarkable events involving the fabled likes of Azealia Banks and Macklemore and social media have occurred. Firstly hip-hop star Banks, who is only just fresh out of her recent beef with […]
Music | Outlooks – Obituary: The music industry
Throughout history and to the present day, the human race has enjoyed the wide ranging and now evermore diverse music that artists and bands have produced and within this, the music industry has been blessed […]
Film | The Wolf of Wall Street – From underdog to big bad wolf
4 Stars Image: Red Granite Pictures Officially the film with the most “fucks” ever and denounced for its misogyny and utter debauchery, The Wolf of Wall Street was making waves long before its release. It’s […]
Music | Focus on: Field Day 2014
It will be no surprise to many of you that festivals are often a huge part of any student’s summer plans so here at LSi over the next few weeks and months, we’re going to […]
TV | The Musketeers – Swords, guns, men clad in leather and more cleavage than your average BBC drama
Swords, guns, men clad in leather and more cleavage in half an hour than your average BBC drama. The Musketeers had all the potential to be exciting and sexy. However, with stilted scripts, unconvincing performances […]
Blogs | Ladies Who Brunch
Winter in Berlin arrived not with a bang but a whimper. From the balmy January temperatures of five degrees to minus twelve in the space of a week, finally my snow boots got an outing […]
Music | Brudenell welcomes Cate Le Bon's psychedelic groove
Cate Le Bon Brudenell Social Club, Leeds Sunday 16th February 2014 Hailing from rural Carmarthenshire in West Wales, Cate brings catchy, punchy tunes with a 60s vibe to our favourite Leeds venue. Cate recorded her […]
Blogs | Alternative Memory Techniques
In preparation for my final year at university I listened to a podcast from Derren Brown (Memory; Tricks of the Mind) to try and improve my fairly average memory. One of the tricks he teaches […]
Food | Not just a pretty plate – Apple Strudel
This apple strudel recipe serves as a welcome break from the post-Christmas detox. This is an easy yet impressive pudding and can be prepared in the morning ready to shove in the oven later on. […]