Lifestyle and Culture are kicking off our contribution to Black History Month with a selection of profiles of some of the most influential people of colour, past and present, who have had a substantial effect […]
The Hidden Gems of Leeds
In your first year, you’ll want to acquaint yourself with the city, and what better way to do it than seeking out some of the city’s most illusive spots. So, here’s a rundown of a few […]
The Importance of Being Idle – In Defence of ‘Laziness’
Laziness, not unlike patience, is a virtue. Unfortunately, it is a virtue few can afford to possess as they progress through their time at university. The guilt that comes with the thought of not working […]
Tv Shows to Look out for In 2018
Many of our favourite shows are returning this year, and there are some new additions to the small screen which show promise. Here is a run down of a few big ones to look out […]
Stranger Things 2: The World Turned Upside Down
To quote a rather appropriate 1980s supernatural horror sequel, they’re back! Last week saw us welcomed back to the town of Hawkins, Indiana, where things are indeed stranger… It’s 1984, and, while it has been […]
How to Cure Your Food Fetish and/or Raging Hangover
Leeds boasts a wide variety of culinary experiences to try, enough to spoil you for choice throughout your entire university tenure. Whether you’re out to celebrate, going for a date, or simply out to cure […]
The Stage is Set! New Coffee Bar Opens
Charlie Green talked to brothers Matthew and Martyn Jakeman, the proprietors of the speciality coffee bar Stage Espresso & Brewbar which recently opened on Great George Street. Where did the idea for the venture come […]
Starting a Food Revolution with Billy Collins
Last week, Leeds University Union played host to an innovative event: Leeds Creatives. The events saw creative people from in and around Leeds come to give speeches about the great work they’re doing to improve […]
Peaky Blinders: One wedding and funeral
‘I’m planning on getting married’ said Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) in the finale of Peaky Blinders’ second season back in November 2014. After a gruelling wait filled with guessing whether the bride-to-be would be Tommy’s […]
The People v. OJ Simpson: Not whodunit, but hedunit
It is apparent after the first episode of Fox’s new crime drama American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson that the audience is definitely supposed to be on the side of The People; Simpson […]
Master of None: Refreshing and realistic comedy
I watched the entire first season of Aziz Ansari’s ‘Master of None’ in one sitting. Was this because it amounted to an overall five hours? Was this because I am a terrible person with no […]