Local MP Greg Mulholland has apologised after describing one of his student constituents as a “little shit” after being challenged over his position on gay marriage. Responding to a constituent who questioned the MPs support of […]
Union cancels Petting Zoo
The Union has cancelled its planned Petting Zoo, amid concerns about animal welfare. The event – which was due to take place next week – was to be part of a ‘Space to Relax’ campaign, […]
Gang suspected in spate of Union thefts
Police say an organized gang may be responsible a spate of thefts in the Union. Victims had high value items stolen from their bags and purses, in a series of nine separate incidents in one […]
University accused of racism
A recent student has publicly accused the University of racially discriminating against her while she was studying. Sanaz Raji was forced to leave the University after her scholarship was withdrawn. Raji, who was studying for […]
‘Prolific’ campus thief jailed
A man has been imprisoned for two and a half years after stealing from University property, having been apprehended by Security. Mark Devine, of Holbeck, Leeds, was found guilty of theft, fraudulent use of a […]
Security leave students feeling “unsafe” after drug raid
Two students arrested in their Halls for possessing drugs have launched an official complaint against University Security. The students say that they “no longer feel safe” in their own flat, after they were held in […]
Exec rally students before EDL protest
The Union Exec has called for students to “come together” against racism ahead of a student rally this weekend, organised in opposition to an English Defence League (EDL) demonstration in Leeds. On Saturday, the EDL […]
University considers £10 library fines
The library is considering raising fines to as much as £10 a day, this newspaper can reveal. In a statement to Leeds Student, the University confirmed that it is considering a new range of daily […]
M62 crash victim confirmed as first year nursing student
A woman who was killed in a road collision on Friday has been confirmed as 18-year-old Bethany Jones, a first year nursing student at the University. The crash happened at approximately 11.30am, when a lorry […]
Refectory food waste revealed
The Refectory has wasted nearly £50 worth of food every day for eight months, this newspaper can reveal. According to figures from a Freedom of Information request submitted by this newspaper, more than £11,000 worth […]
Teen jailed for attempted rape of student
An 18 year-old man has been sentenced for the attempted rape of a student. Last Thursday, local teenager Jacob Feldman was sent to jail for three years and eight months by a judge at Leeds […]
Students win case against Landlord
Five students have won a court case against their landlord, after he tried to claim a year’s worth of rent from them. The second year students won their own claim as well as their legal […]