featured image: Benedict Cumberbatch © Derry Moore/Prestel Publishing It is a truth universally acknowledged by those who deem themselves quintessentially English that every man’s home is his castle. Rooms are spaces of comfort, yet can […]
Clubs | Interview – Less is More
Photo: Stephen Daniels On 13th November, Leeds mourned the loss of a favoured intimate venue, The Garage. Affecting not only a whole population of partygoers, the sudden closure has had implications on nights like Bigger […]
Theatre | Jekyll and Hyde – Music Theatre Society's brilliant production
Exquisite singing, gorgeous costumes and atmospheric lighting all made for a very impressive performance by the cast and crew of Music Theatre’s Jekyll and Hyde. Even upon entering the Riley Smith Hall, we were met […]
TV | Backchat with Jack Whitehall and his dad – His dad being the highlight
“You know your mummy, she’s got very strong wrists.” God, you would hate to hear those words coming from your father, yet Michael Whitehall, the father of comedian Jack Whitehall, is just the sort of […]
Art | Pyrotechnics, Candyfloss and Dennis Oppenheim
photo: Dennis Oppenheim For the first time, American artist Dennis Oppenheim, famed for his illustrious work with pyrotechnics and his constant assault of the limits of sculpture, has been the focus of an exhibition away […]
Music | Introducing – Saint Raymond
Introducing Haim’s support slot: Saint Raymond Fresh out of Nottingham, 18-year-old Callum Burrows is one to watch for 2014. Set to release his EP ‘Youngblood’ on 5th January, his catchy singalongs will be the first thing […]
Film | Don Jon – Not even Scarlett Johansson can come between a man and his porn
photo: Relativity Media “His body, his pad, his ride, his family, his church, his boys, his girls and his porn”. Jon (Joseph Gordon Levitt) seems to have it all sorted, until stunning dime Barbara (Scarlett […]
Fashion | Nail Trends – Festive with Feathers
Nail artists are ruffling up their feathers for this week’s nail trend. Since the Victoria’s Secret Angels spread their wings for a ‘Birds of Paradise’ themed fashion show in November, feathers have floated down into […]
Fashion | Celebration Chic – Online Exclusive
We’re wrapping up semester 1 with an embellished bang in our ‘Celebration Chic’ shoot. Scroll through our online exclusive shots. Stylists: Danielle Jaques and Olivia Lowden Photography: Leeor Ohayon Models: Pamela Lee and Lydia Marsters […]
Music | Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival surprises and delights
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (15-24/11/13) The 15-24th November this year saw the thirty-sixth annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Relatively little-know in the student sphere, this event has gradually grown since its conception in the 70s […]
Food | Gastronaut – Pop up restaurant Tongue 'N' Cheek at Jake's Bar
As we were ushered in from the harsh conditions of Leeds in November, there was little I knew about Jake’s Bar, besides it’s passion for cocktails, yet after attempting to spice up its résumé by […]
Books | Wave – A tale that deserves its 250-page-wide space on your bookshelf
If, like many other students at this stage in the year, you are trying to avoid anything that might induce tears, heartache or perspective, then Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala should remain closed, for now. Nonetheless, […]