Leicester Student Magazine, first known as The Ripple in its original launch in 1957, was rebranded in July 2020 and now acts as a leading news outlet for University of Leicester students.
We aim to amplify voices from across the diverse student body and honour the rich legacy of student-led media at the university, by providing opportunities for students to publish written articles.
Leadership Team 2022/2023

Ella Johnson – Society President

Harry Featherston – Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer
Vlad Makar – Sponsorship & Advertisements (de facto Secretary)

Iona Wagg – Social Media Manager
Ovancia Gardiner – Social Media Assistant
Editorial Team 2022/2023
AWARDS AND SHORTLISTINGS
MUSIC: Last month saw BRIT Award winning singer-songwriter, James Bay, bring his Give Me The Reason Tour to the @o2academyleicester
Read the review now on our website 🎤
✍️: @harryfeatherston_
📸: @jamesbaymusic
#review #leicester #musicreview #livemusic #uolstudentmag #studentjournalism

MUSIC: Last month saw BRIT Award winning singer-songwriter, James Bay, bring his Give Me The Reason Tour to the @o2academyleicester
Read the review now on our website 🎤
✍️: @harryfeatherston_
📸: @jamesbaymusic
#review #leicester #musicreview #livemusic #uolstudentmag #studentjournalism
Pride is here!! This month, LSM wants to dedicate our pitch call to all things Pride. With the help of our team and the @uollgbtsoc we’ve worked together to create a pitch call that covers lots of things that are essential to not only celebrating Pride, but for everyday life. If you’re interested in writing any of these – or even any of your own – drop us an email at lsm@leicester.ac.uk with the subject PRIDE 🌈
#pride #pridemonth #pride🌈 #pride2022 #studentmedia #leicester #media

Pride is here!! This month, LSM wants to dedicate our pitch call to all things Pride. With the help of our team and the @uollgbtsoc we’ve worked together to create a pitch call that covers lots of things that are essential to not only celebrating Pride, but for everyday life. If you’re interested in writing any of these – or even any of your own – drop us an email at lsm@leicester.ac.uk with the subject PRIDE 🌈
#pride #pridemonth #pride🌈 #pride2022 #studentmedia #leicester #media
It was amazing to see such a fantastic turnout for the magazine last night!
A huge thank you to @union_activities and @leicsuvoice for putting on such a great awards evening 🥰
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It was amazing to see such a fantastic turnout for the magazine last night!
A huge thank you to @union_activities and @leicsuvoice for putting on such a great awards evening 🥰
Swipe ⬅️ for more awards BTS
We won an Activities award!!
✨Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience✨
Of course we had to share this moment with Phil, who unfortunately couldn’t make it downstairs to the awards in person🌱
Massive congratulations to all of the winners and to everybody shortlisted!❤️

We won an Activities award!!
✨Outstanding Contribution to Student Experience✨
Of course we had to share this moment with Phil, who unfortunately couldn’t make it downstairs to the awards in person🌱
Massive congratulations to all of the winners and to everybody shortlisted!❤️
MUSIC: Review: Wet Leg: ‘Wet Leg’
“Buoyed by the popularity of last year’s viral hit single ‘Chaise Longue’, Wet Leg have quickly become one of the most exciting new bands in the country. The Isle of Wight duo, consisting of vocalist Rhian Teasdale and guitarist Hester Chambers, have enjoyed critical and commercial success for their quirky, playful brand of indie pop. It hasn’t all been sunshine and roses for the pair, however.”
Our very own Harry Featherston is gracing us with a new music review for the @wetlegband album!
✍️ Harry Featherston
Read now: https://leicesterstudent.com/2022/04/12/review-wet-leg-wet-leg/
#uolstudentmag #uniofleicester #studentjournalism #opinion #music #wetleg

MUSIC: Review: Wet Leg: ‘Wet Leg’
“Buoyed by the popularity of last year’s viral hit single ‘Chaise Longue’, Wet Leg have quickly become one of the most exciting new bands in the country. The Isle of Wight duo, consisting of vocalist Rhian Teasdale and guitarist Hester Chambers, have enjoyed critical and commercial success for their quirky, playful brand of indie pop. It hasn’t all been sunshine and roses for the pair, however.”
Our very own Harry Featherston is gracing us with a new music review for the @wetlegband album!
✍️ Harry Featherston
Read now: https://leicesterstudent.com/2022/04/12/review-wet-leg-wet-leg/
#uolstudentmag #uniofleicester #studentjournalism #opinion #music #wetleg
NEW IN MUSIC 💬
Sexualisation of Women in the Music Industry
*Content Warning: Extensive discussion of sexual assault*
“Women are often hypersexualised within both traditional and new forms of media, from Curley’s wife and her red lipstick signifying danger in Of Mice and Men to Kim Kardashian’s rapid rise to fame often being accredited to her sex tape.
“The hyper sexualisation of women often includes often involves women being depicted in a light of sexual objectification, the emphasis is placed on the sex appeal of the female body. No matter what the industry, one thing can be agreed upon: sex sells.”
In the second part of this series, Sophie Mouzakitis explores and examines the current representation of the music industry and its problems.
✍️ @sophmouzakitis
Read now: https://leicesterstudent.com/2022/03/31/sexualisation-of-women-in-the-music-industry/
#uolstudentmag #uniofleicester #studentjournalism #opinion #music #musicindustry #femalerepresentation

NEW IN MUSIC 💬
Sexualisation of Women in the Music Industry
*Content Warning: Extensive discussion of sexual assault*
“Women are often hypersexualised within both traditional and new forms of media, from Curley’s wife and her red lipstick signifying danger in Of Mice and Men to Kim Kardashian’s rapid rise to fame often being accredited to her sex tape.
“The hyper sexualisation of women often includes often involves women being depicted in a light of sexual objectification, the emphasis is placed on the sex appeal of the female body. No matter what the industry, one thing can be agreed upon: sex sells.”
In the second part of this series, Sophie Mouzakitis explores and examines the current representation of the music industry and its problems.
✍️ @sophmouzakitis
Read now: https://leicesterstudent.com/2022/03/31/sexualisation-of-women-in-the-music-industry/
#uolstudentmag #uniofleicester #studentjournalism #opinion #music #musicindustry #femalerepresentation
Are you interested in being on our committee for next year?
Swipe to find out the details about roles we are looking to fill in the upcoming by-election.
Go to this link: https://www.leicesterunion.com/opportunities/societies/studentgroupelections/
or visit the Students` Union website > Opportunities > Societies > Student Group Elections.
#LeicesterStudentMagazine #LSM #LeicesterStudentsUnion #StudentsUnion #LSU #UniofLeicester #UniversityOfLeicester

Are you interested in being on our committee for next year?
Swipe to find out the details about roles we are looking to fill in the upcoming by-election.
Go to this link: https://www.leicesterunion.com/opportunities/societies/studentgroupelections/
or visit the Students` Union website > Opportunities > Societies > Student Group Elections.
#LeicesterStudentMagazine #LSM #LeicesterStudentsUnion #StudentsUnion #LSU #UniofLeicester #UniversityOfLeicester
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