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 – amplifying voices from across the diverse student body. We honour the rich legacy of student-led media at the university, providing opportunities for students of all abilities to draft, edit, and publish written articles.
In our short history, we’ve received acknowledgement on both regional and national levels; you can stay up to date with what we do next on our socials.
Meet the Team
Ella Johnson
President & Lifestyle Editor
Ella (she/her) is a final year English student, passionate about politics and pop culture, hoping to pursue her interest in digital media in postgraduate study.
You can view Ella’s written articles here, and editorial articles here
Email: esj7@student.le.ac.uk
Toby Cray
News Editor & Vice President
Toby (he/him) is a second-year journalism student. He has ensured the growth of News, overseeing production of dozens of articles, also having form for breaking University of Leicester news stories before national newspapers do.
You can read his written articles here and editorial articles here
Email: tjc37@student.le.ac.uk
Trinity Barnatt
Opinion Editor, Secretary, Well-being & Inclusions
Trinity (she/her) is a first year English student at University of Leicester, originally from Bourne, Lincolnshire. She is looking to pursue a career in journalism.
You can read her written articles here
Zainab Patel
Opinion Editor & Treasurer
Zainab Patel (she/her) is a second-year Medical Physiology Student from Leicester. She has a passion for all things science and technology, crime novels and house plants.
You can read her written articles here
Emily Herbert
News Deputy Editor & Publicity Officer
Emily (she/her) is a first-year student of Journalism at the University of Leicester, with further aspirations of pursuing a career in TV. She hosts her own podcast, I’m Figuring it Out, and is Head of Sport over at Galaxy Radio.
You can read her written articles here
Max Ashforth
News Deputy Editor
Max (he/him) is a first year Journalism student with aspirations to pursue a career in journalism. You can find his blog at maxashforth.com
You can read his written articles here
Harry Featherston
Arts & Culture Editor
Harry (he/him) is a first-year English student at the University of Leicester, interested in a career in journalism.
You can read his written articles here
Grace Robinson
Arts & Culture Deputy Editor
Grace (she/her) is a first year English student who loves everything books. She passionate about feminism and analysing pop culture.
You can read her written articles here
Amrit Notay
Opinion Deputy Editor
Amrit (she/her) is a first-year law student, passionate about travelling, mystery novels and analysing the law.
Louise King
Lifestyle Deputy Editor
Louise (she/her) is a second year English and American Studies student, passionate about literature.
