This week LS interviewed Toni Pearce, President of the NUS about the most important issues affecting students across the country. How did you feel about the recent lecturers’ strike? I think a really important thing […]
Comment | Tequila were NOT to blame
The campaign against Tequila UK is misguided and futile. Stopping the spread of rape culture will not come from closing either the club or the weekly event it holds but from sensible engagement with the […]
News | Police review Mezz licence
A formal application to review Mezz’s license has been made by West Yorkshire Police. Following the release of Tequila’s ‘Freshers’ Violation’ video, police claim there is “evidence that young males are being encouraged to engage […]
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 […]
News | Safer Sex Circus
Leeds RAG has been come under fire over its Safer Sex event following its fallout with Tequila UK. RAG cut ties with event organisers Tequila over their ‘Fresher’s Violation’ promotional video, removing them as co-hosts […]
Comment | Rape Is No Joke
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and the flogging of tat though salacious adverts. As my generation are primary targets for sexualised marketing, we are no strangers to sexual images. However, there comes […]
News | Students call for Tequila to shut after rape promo
Popular Leeds student club night Tequila has been blasted for releasing a promotional video condoning rape and sexual violence. At the time of going to print 1,400 people had signed an LS petition calling for Mezz […]
News | Tequila backs down over rape video
Student club night Tequila has backed down following controvery over their latest promotional videoand its use of rape culture to promote the night. The team behind the night has issued an apology on Facebook, over […]
News | Leeds RAG drop Tequila as Safer Sex Circus sponsors
Leeds RAG has dropped Tequila as sponsors for their Safer Sex Circus. The move comes after the club night came under fire for its ‘Tequila Freshers Violation’ video, which appeared to condone rape and sexual […]
News | Tequila Club Video Promotes Rape
Student club night Tequila has come under fire for a video that condones rape and sexual violence. A video publicising an event entitled ‘Freshers Violation’ included footage of male club goers describing how a girl […]
Drinks | Gingerbread Lad – Perfect Pre-Drinks
You might be used to having a crate of beers or a standard cheapest-vodka-you-can-get and coke as your pre-drinks, or if you’re a fresher you will be soon, however pre-drinks for a night out don’t […]
Tequila gets a shot of Styles
Harry Styles shocked One Direction fans by turning up at Tequila on Valentine’s Day. Harry, who partied until 4am, reportedly headed straight for the VIP lounge accompanied by his bouncer, savouring the joys of £1 […]