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
Read moreWritten by Hannah Houghton There have been several cases where women have been treated unfairly in the journalism field, simply
Read moreThere has been recent discourse on TikTok surrounding a ‘UK Black Girl standard’, and its implications on the generation we’re
Read moreStudentBeans conducted a survey in September 2022 with 1,321 students to find out how the Cost of Living crisis is affecting the student body and found that the impact is much worse than expected.
Read moreWho is Julian Assange? Well, for the US government, Julian Assange is a hacker – guilty of publishing highly classified
Read moreGrowing up in North Shields, just outside Newcastle, football was nothing short of a religion. Whenever we got the chance,
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreThis article contains language that some readers may find offensive. The United Kingdom is set to see its third Prime
Read moreIn recent years, ‘queerbaiting’ has become more relevant in our media. It is when a show will hint at the potential for a queer relationship between characters, however they never allow it to play out on screens. They use it as an attempt to garner publicity or attract an LGBTQ+ audience; it is a cruel deception from the media, exploiting the desire for representation to boost viewership.
Read moreStudents 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.
Read morePublic Health Wales (PHW) announced that they will be increasing the gap between smear tests for cervical cancer from three to five years; the increase was introduced in Scotland in 2020. The change was met with outrage in Wales and there is fear of the change being introduced in England.
Read moreIn recent months, there has been a vast rise in reports of women and men being spiked at clubs and venues across the country via hypodermic needles. What felt like freedom to attend clubs again after relaxed COVID restrictions has turned cold and frightening. The daunting reality that we are not safe has hit home once again.
Trigger and content warnings: This article discusses drugging, needles, spiking and victim blaming in detail. There are minor mentions of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Read moreRapper 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?
Read moreStudents are banned from playing outdoor sports due to the emegence of the Omicron variant of COVID, but Christmas parties are allowed.
Read moreThe University of Leicester email to students labelling striking staff as greedy bastards, has been a success, as students have regurgitated the content of said email.
Read moreUniversity of Leicester launch an extraordinary attack on UCU’s planned industrial action.
Read moreGlobal North leaders congregated at COP26 to discuss climate change solutions, but not without their private jets and motorcades. Are they genuinely committed to a solution to the crisis that disproportionately impacts Indigenous people?
Read moreWhy did the SU put out a statement on the sensitive subject of spiking in nightclubs without adequately consulting the students that they represent?
Read moreToby Cray takes a satirical lens to the University’s blended learning approach during the COVID pandemic.
Read moreMedia are often guilty of treating athletes like they are programmed to win, however, the story that dominated the Tokyo Olympics was not about success at all costs but, rather, how this attitude can impact the wellbeing and mental health of athletes.
Read moreLike most of the nation, I binged-watched Line of Duty, a gripping drama about police corruption. Centred around the investigations
Read moreVice-Chancellor Nishan Canagarajah responds to the letter of no-confidence written to him by the Students’ Union Yes campaign team regarding ongoing staff redundancies. Reed James gives his views.
Read moreToby Cray takes a satirical lens to ongoing disputes between the university and student body.
Read moreAn exploration of tennis champion Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open after her refusal to participate with the press due to her mental health.
Read moreHealth secretary Matt Hancock says ‘F*ck them kids,’ but which ones is he talking about?
Read moreThe University of Leicester has spent much of this academic year embroiled in controversy over its ‘Shaping for Excellence’ plans, which include 26 staff redundancies. Students must take inspiration from other University student groups and protest.
Read moreMusic, much like all art, has long romanticised toxic relationships, but in recent years it’s possibly been taken too far.
Read moreTwelve of Europe’s leading football clubs have announced they have agreed to establish a new competition, the European Super League (ESL). The league notably excludes PL title winners and current top 4 team, Leicester City.
Read moreWhen people talk about their mental health, I never claim I have anxiety because I feel like I don’t suffer like some people do. But I do.
Read moreA raw inside look into the realities of a real break-up from the perspective of the one ending the relationship.
Read moreGender based Violence is a global issue, a national issue, a local issue and perhaps a personal issue to too many of us here today.
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