Students Considering Shoplifting to Support Them Through Cost of Living Crisis

23rd November 202223rd November 2022 Sophie Mouzakitis Cost of living, cost of living crisis, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, finances, leicester, Second Editor: Ella Johnson, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

StudentBeans 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.

Arts & Culture Opinion

The Try Guys Try Responsible Leadership in the Workplace

14th November 202213th November 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, leicester, Opinion, Scandal, Second Editor: Rowan Gromocki, social media, students, Try Guys, University of Leicester, YouTube

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.

Lifestyle University Life

New to University of Leicester: An International Perspective

31st October 20227th December 2022 Eddie Wong criminology, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, international students, leicester, Second Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

As an international student from Canada, pursuing a Criminology MSc in England was a pretty easy decision. I wanted to learn in a new environment and be immersed in a different culture as well. At first, I was confident and excited about studying in a new country. However, that feeling began to dwindle during my first few weeks in Leicester.

Arts & Culture Opinion

Is Queerbaiting a Relevant Criticism or Is It Turning into Gatekeeping?

7th October 20221st November 2022 Sophie Mouzakitis Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, heartstopper, lgbt, LGBTQ+, queerbaiting, students, University of Leicester

In 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.

Lifestyle University Life

Freshers 2022: A Local’s Favourite Places in Leicester

30th September 20228th October 2022 Grace Robinson Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, freshers, freshers 2022, Grace Robinson, leicester

Grace, a Leicester local, highlights a few of her favourite places to go in the city.

Sport Sports

Varsity 2022: UoL Cricketers hold their own over DMU

29th March 202230th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine cricket, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, Finn Pepper, leicester, Leicester Student Magazine, Sports, students, university, University of Leicester, Varsity, Varsity 2022

Written by Finn Pepper A great day of indoor cricket on Wednesday saw UoL’s 1st team defeat DMU with a

Lifestyle Sport

Glebe Ballers Association: Surviving First Year in Lockdown

14th March 20228th September 2022 Jacob Stokes covid-19, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, Football, Glebe Ballers Association, leicester, lockdown, oadby, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Jacob Stokes

Jacob Stokes, President of Glebe Ballers Association, discusses how football brought students together during first year in lockdown.

Lifestyle

Dr Alex Is Encouraging You To #PostYourPill – Here’s Why

16th February 202218th February 2022 R.Dawson Author: Rebecca Dawson, Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, Editor: Nabeelah Latif, mental health, students, university, University of Leicester

Accident and Emergency doctor, Alex George, is a TV and social media personality who uses the social media platform to discuss mental and physical health and to campaign alongside charities such as Young Minds.