Isobel Broadhurst explores the claims made in the new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy. Is commercial fishing killing our oceans?
A breakdown of #NotAllMen and why it is problematic
Madeleine Williams explores the trending hashtag #notallmen. Did this hashtag derail a necessary conversation about women’s rights or is it (as WIkipedia notes), a social movement against generalisations?
Indian Farmers’ March: A Fight Against the Top-Down
There is much unrest within the farming community in India. Recently, three new Agriculture Bills have come in to force, sparking widespread protest. Manasa Narayanan spoke to people involved, tracing the root source of their anger to the centralised government at the heart of India’s power structure.
M&S Faces Public Backlash Over Cauliflower Steaks
Marks and Spencer recently faced public backlash for selling cauliflower slices in plastic boxes marketed as “cauliflower steaks” for £2. Consumers raised concerns over excess packaging and overpricing, pointing out that a whole cauliflower could […]
Leeds University Union Women’s Hockey Club Lambasted for “chav-themed social”
Leeds University Union Women’s Hockey Club have come under fire after allegedly hosting what the University of Leeds have called an “ill-judged” social, referring to its supposed “chav” theme. In the club’s Facebook group, members […]
News | UPDATE: Leeds restaurant's ad faces backlash
A Leeds restaurant has been forced to remove its advert from a Hyde Park billboard after coming under fire for mocking domestic abuse charities. Following mounting pressure on social media and a number of complaints […]
News | Leeds Met name change approved
Leeds Metropolitan University will officially be renamed Leeds Beckett from September 2014. The Privy Council approved the name change despite a strong backlash from students. Arguments against the change stated the £250,000 estimated cost could […]