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.
All posts tagged: Editor: Ella Johnson
Archive of Ella Johnson’s editorial articles for Leicester Student Magazine
DHM Spotlight: “All of my conditions are interlinked with one another”
Iona, a postgraduate student in her fourth year at Leicester, opens up about her experiences with multiple conditions, including learning difficulties and mental health issues.
“The ordinary person can, and the ordinary person did” – In Conversation with Neo Kalungu-Banda
Geha Pandey speaks with second-year psychology student, Neo Kalungu-Banda, about publishing his debut self-help book.
Travelling on a budget? Research is key!
Whilst researching potential travel locations can be tedious at times, it is worth every minute. This article outlines some top tips for travelling on a student budget.
Female Representation in the Music Industry – Part 1
Sophie Mouzakitis explored ageism and achieving real female representation in the music industry in Part 1 of her music series.
Christmas Returns to Campus
Christmas returns to University of Leicester with two days of festive activities on campus.
University of Leicester calls the UCU ‘greedy bastards’
University of Leicester launch an extraordinary attack on UCU’s planned industrial action.
REVIEW: Red (Taylor’s Version) – Revisiting a Brighter Version of the Pop Classic
Jessie Mearns explores the 2021 re-release of Taylor Swift’s 2012 pop classic album, Red.
SU Therapy Dog Sessions are Paw-fect for Relaxation
Overwhelmed with your studies? In need of canine companionship? Grace rounds up her experience at the SU’s weekly Therapy Dog sessions.
Capsule Wardrobe on a Student Budget
The only guide you’ll ever need on shopping with a tight budget and making the most of your purchases while being the most stylish student on campus.
REVIEW: Turtle Bay Leicester
Leicester Student Magazine review the autumn cocktail range at Turle Bay Leicester (invited/gifted)
Students’ Union U-turns on boycott of campus-based nightclub events
Leicester Students’ Union released a statement backtracking on their original stance to support O2 Academy events, amidst national boycotts of nightclubs.
REVIEW: Treetop Adventure Golf Leicester
We were invited down for an evening of golf and food at Treetop Golf Leicester, read all about it in our latest review! (gifted visit)
Palestine-Israel conflict stirs up racial hatred at Leicester University
The Palestine-Israel conflict has led to anti-Semitic and Islamophobic messages of abuse, as the Jewish Society releases a statement accusing the Students’ Union (SU) of ignoring the “abuse Jewish students are facing right now”.
REVIEW: Promising Young Woman
Female manipulator narratives have been a frequently visited theme within film for decades, from Kill Bill to Gone Girl and Fatal Attraction. We love to see a woman take power and set things right in the world, and Promising Young Woman will undoubtedly become the next classic within this genre.
My NHS Nightmare: Living in Chronic Pain
A student’s account of her healthcare experience, feeling neglected and living in daily pain while awaiting treatment.
“He hit me and it felt like a kiss”: Questioning toxic love in music
Music, much like all art, has long romanticised toxic relationships, but in recent years it’s possibly been taken too far.
The housing horrors of renting student houses at University of Leicester.
Renting a house in second year is the next step in the university process for many students, and as many first years prepare to move into houses in September, I speak to University of Leicester students who have had experiences from hell.
Homesick
Original poetry by Laura Lees
Borderland Child
Original poetry by Laura Lees
REVIEW: Chemtrails over the Country Club
Georgia Hilton-Buckley dives into Lana Del Rey’s latest release, Chemtrails over the Country Club.
Let’s Explore Leicester: Coffee Edition
This week’s editon of the Let’s Explore Leicester series focuses on the best coffee choices in Leicester, recommended by Julia Goralska.
European Super League: The Greed League
Twelve 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.
Breaking up is never easy…
A raw inside look into the realities of a real break-up from the perspective of the one ending the relationship.
University of Leicester threatens removal of Professor Emeritus title over social media activity
The University of Leicester have threatened to remove the title of Professor Emeritus from the retired academic Peter Armstrong over his social media activity, following recent disagreement over disinvestment proposals.
When are local restaurants going to open?
With just two weeks to go, read our comprehensive list of City and Clarendon Park hospitality businesses opening on April 12th and beyond.
Inescapable and Unacceptable: construction disruption impacting students at Nixon Court
Studying in the middle of a global pandemic is challenging for any student, but for those living in Nixon Court, there are more challenges than they signed up for.
Alex Hunt: “I have Chronic interstitial cystitis, but I chose to do something with my life”.
When people are healthy, life is taken for granted. But for some, the illness is with them forever.
SU Elections: Pedram removed from SU Presidential Race
Pedram Bani Asadi has been removed from the University of Leicester Students’ Union Presidential Elections due to “three separate, alleged breaches of the election regulations.”
My Coming Out Story
From family reactions to unrequited love, Bethany Walsh honestly details her process of coming out as a lesbian woman.
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