Local restaurant ‘Get Baked: The Joint’ is facing criticism on social media over what have been labeled ‘misogynistic’ and ‘inappropriate’ advertising slogans. Complaints made by members of LUU’s Feminist Society have centred around the use […]
FemSoc complaint undermined by media backlash
A Biology graduate from Leeds University, who recently accused supermarket Morrisons of sexism after finding copies of New Scientist stocked under a section marked as ‘Men and Motors’, has seen her complaint receive national […]
News | Tequila copycat comes under fire
The Tequila club night appears to be back, with a new night at The Faversham under the name Qualite UK, an anagram of ”Tequila”. The club night came under fire following the release of a […]
News | Leeds students talk feminism on BBC
A special show on feminism featuring Leeds students is to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. The programme looks at the increased attention feminism has had over 2013, including Femsoc’s protests following the Tequila controversy. Femsoc coordinator […]
News | Mezz license revoked following student protest
Mezz nightclub has had its licence suspended for three months, following the backlash over Tequila’s ‘Fresher’s Violation’ video. The decision to close the space until it is sold to new management was taken at a […]
News | Students stand up to Tequila
Tequila UK is under investigation following an LS petition to shut the event. Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Police have opened investigations into the licensing of the event following a series of complaints. The […]