A trip to Vacationland: Portland, Maine
Written by Libby Chandler Known affectionately to Americans as Vacationland, Maine’s largest city is not so well known outside of
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Author: Leicester Student Magazine
Student Reports University of Leicester Overshoots Carbon Emission ‘Fair Share’ – Full Report
This is the full report initially put together by Karli Wagener for the University of Leicester’s Social Impact Team. Background
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Women in Journalism – Facing Prejudice, Unfair Pay, and a Lack of Opportunities
Written by Hannah Houghton There have been several cases where women have been treated unfairly in the journalism field, simply
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London Native Loyle Carner visits Leicester on the ‘Hugo’ Tour
On Friday 3rd March, Leicester saw South London’s very own Loyle Carner perform at De Montfort Hall as part of the hugo tour, celebrating the release of his highly personal and emotional third album.
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Recent poll finds Labour and Lib Dems dominant among young adult voting intentions
Young adults are over ten times more likely to vote for Labour than the Conservative Party at the next general election, a recent poll finds.
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Do Students Feel Unsafe on Campus?
Students report feeling unsafe at night on and around campus at the University of Leicester. While most students say they
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The Try Guys Try Responsible Leadership in the Workplace
In September, social media was ablaze and the Try Guys were trending. However, this time it was not simply because of an upload – it was a lot more serious.
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Happy Isn’t Always Loud
Happy isn’t always loud. Enough to be Joy-filled. Quiet isn’t always secret. Absence isn’t always there to see Black streaked
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Sexism in Football: A Myth or Reality?
The Lionesses’ match against the defending world champions, the USA, drew the highest attendance of any England game at Wembley,
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The SEED Fund
The SEED Fund was established to provide assistance for projects that promote sustainability. This opportunity is open to everyone at
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A burdened birthright
I struggle to grasp if this is even real? To come and go like the seasons Where you constantly appeal
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What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)?
What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)? National Coming Out Day was first celebrated on October 11, 1988. Homophobia thrives
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Enough is Enough: Leicester’s Demonstration Against the Cost of Living Crisis
“A real pay rise, slash energy bills, end food poverty, decent homes for all and tax the rich.”
You’d be forgiven for thinking that isn’t too much to ask, especially considering the UK has one of the richest economies in the world.
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First glimpse of supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
Astronomers announced the first image of a supermassive black hole, providing the first glimpse of a black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
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Democracy is worth more than a lollipop
Students take for granted that they are given a real influence within the university through SU Executive Elections. The standard practice of offering sweets instead of actual reasons to vote confirms student elections as the exercise in futility people my age believe democracy to be.
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Varsity 2022: American Football – Longhorns extend winning streak to a decade
In a tight contest at Beaumont Park on Sunday, the Leicester Longhorns defence put on an inspiring display, claiming 5 turnovers and restricting the DMU Lions to 6 points on their way to a tenth successive Varsity win.
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Varsity 2022: UoL Cricketers hold their own over DMU
Written by Finn Pepper A great day of indoor cricket on Wednesday saw UoL’s 1st team defeat DMU with a
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Varsity 2022: UOL Men’s Football completes treble over DMU
Written by Lewis Lord It was a resounding three out of three wins for ULFC 2nd, 3rd and 4th men’s
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REVIEW: The Batman
After Ben Affleck stepped aside both in front and behind the camera, director Matt Reeves was left with the great challenge of completely rebooting Batman for the third time in twenty years. He’s opted for a darker and more realistic interpretation – in line with his work on the new Planet of the Apes films.
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In pictures: Leicester Student Magazine SU Executive Election Live Event
Did you miss the Live Event we held to ask SU Executive Election candidates questions about their campaigns? Have a scroll through our galleries instead.
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Rhiannon Jenkins Rhi-elected as President: “I am very excited to do the job again.”
Rhiannon Jenkins is re-elected as Students’ Union (SU) President. Winners of the Executive Election were announced on Friday 11th March at 6pm.
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REVIEW: Scream (2022)
The ‘legacy sequel’ – the new studio toy that hinges on cashing in on the old. Last year we had a sequel to the reboot of Halloween, the second attempt at rebooting Ghostbusters in five years, and even a return to The Matrix. The key is introducing a set of new characters that are intrinsically linked and probably very similar to the originals in some way, with those original characters key to the plot themselves – a plot that will create a façade of freshness without ever straying too far from the comforting formula. It’s an unoriginal and cynical trend, but it’s a trend that will reliably produce superficial but inarguable enjoyment: look at the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home – Marvel knew exactly what they were doing and look at how successful they’ve been.
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Go Green Week – 07th – 11th February
Zainab, a final year Mechanical Engineering student, discusses Go Green Week and why it is important that we all learn more about the environment.
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Pressure grows for Boris Johnson to go
Pressure is building on the Prime Minister to be replaced after lying about parties at 10 Downing Street which took
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REVIEW: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home has just recorded the second-largest opening weekend at the US box office of all time (behind only Avengers: Endgame). Within just eight days of release, it’s not only become the highest grossing Spider-Man film, but also Sony’s highest grossing film ever – in the midst of a pandemic.
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Virgil Abloh: A Legacy in Fashion and Beyond
Creative Director of Louis Vuitton and founder of Off-White, Virgil Abloh, sadly passed away on 28 November 2021. Aged just
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Is this the end of Travis Scott? Astroworld Incident Backlash
Rapper Travis Scott is facing backlash due to the tragedy at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. Was it just a mistake, or should he face severe consequences?
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Drive: A Retrospective One Decade On
10 years after its release, Tom Babicki analyses the impact of Nicolas Winding-Refn’s classic film Drive.
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DHM Spotlight: “I have a fear of being ‘too much’”
Sophie is a first-year student at the university, who bravely opens up about her experience with her mental health.
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The Last Duel and House of Gucci: Ridley Scott’s 2021
In a world of studio-filmmaking almost exclusively compiled of re-makes and an endless parade of superheroes and franchises, there’s something refreshing about The Last Duel and House of Gucci.
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