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A trip to Vacationland: Portland, Maine
REVIEW: 100 gecs – 10,000 gecs: An Irreverent Musical Playground
Student Reports University of Leicester Overshoots Carbon Emission ‘Fair Share’ – Full Report
REVIEW: Cocaine Bear – A Bear Out Of Hell
Women in Journalism – Facing Prejudice, Unfair Pay, and a Lack of Opportunities

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Editor: Ella Johnson

Archive of Ella Johnson’s editorial articles for Leicester Student Magazine

Arts & Culture Music

REVIEW: 100 gecs – 10,000 gecs: An Irreverent Musical Playground

23rd March 202323rd March 2023 Harry Featherston 100 gecs, 10000 gecs, Album, Editor: Ella Johnson, Harry Featherston, Music, review, second editor: Iona Wagg

If you don’t inhabit a certain corner of the internet, you’d be forgiven for never having heard of 100 gecs.

Featured News Science and Environment

Student Reports University of Leicester Overshoots Carbon Emission ‘Fair Share’ – Full Report

21st March 202321st March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine carbon, Editor: Ella Johnson, Environment, Karli Wagener, leicester, report, University of Leicester, Writer: Karli Wagener

This is the full report initially put together by Karli Wagener for the University of Leicester’s Social Impact Team. Background

Feature News Featured Opinion

Women in Journalism – Facing Prejudice, Unfair Pay, and a Lack of Opportunities

17th March 202317th March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Editor: Nabeelah Latif, Feature, Hannah Houghton, journalism, Writer: Hannah Houghton

Written by Hannah Houghton There have been several cases where women have been treated unfairly in the journalism field, simply

Arts & Culture Music

London Native Loyle Carner visits Leicester on the ‘Hugo’ Tour

12th March 202312th March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine De Montfort Hall, Editor: Ella Johnson, Loyle Carner, Music, press, review, Second Editor: Harry Featherston, Writer: Zeeta Muigai, Zeeta Muigai

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.

Arts & Culture Music

Leicester’s “Local MVP” returns home: Sainte’s Vacation tour @ O2 Academy

19th February 202319th February 2023 Ritisha Shahriar Editor: Ella Johnson, live music, Music, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Leicester, Ritisha Shahriar, sainte, Second Editor: Harry Featherston, Writer: Ritisha Shahriar

Tuesday, 7th February saw Leicester’s very own rap prodigy, Sainté, at the campus-based O2 Academy on the homecoming leg of the Vacation tour, for his latest album of the same name.

Recent poll finds Labour and Lib Dems dominant among young adult voting intentions

11th February 202311th February 2023 Leicester Student Magazine Conservatives, Editor: Ella Johnson, Kieran Williams, Labour, lib dems, politics, Second Editor: Rowan Gromocki, uk politics

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.

Arts & Culture Music

Chase & Status: 10 Years of Beastwang @ O2 Academy Leicester

25th November 202225th November 2022 Shakeer Sayani beastwang, chase & status, Editor: Ella Johnson, leicester, Music, O2 Academy, O2 Academy Leicester, rave, review, Second Editor: Molly Monaghan, Shakeer Sayani, University of Leicester

Last Saturday, O2 Academy Leicester saw Saul Milton and Will Kennard – professionally known as the electronic music duo, Chase & Status – performing live.

Julian Assange’s Trial: A Case Study on Press Freedom

21st November 202218th November 2022 L. JOUVESHOMME Editor: Ella Johnson, Julian Assange, Louise Jouveshomme, media, Opinion, press, press freedom, Second Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis

Who is Julian Assange? Well, for the US government, Julian Assange is a hacker – guilty of publishing highly classified

Featured Opinion

Qatar World Cup 2022: “I’ve Struggled to Reconcile my Love for Football with my Identity”

20th November 202212th February 2023 Harry Featherston Editor: Ella Johnson, Feature, Featured, Football, LGBTQ+, Opinion, Pride, qatar, qatar 2022, Second Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, students, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Growing up in North Shields, just outside Newcastle, football was nothing short of a religion. Whenever we got the chance,

Featured Local News Politics

Enough is Enough: Leicester’s Demonstration Against the Cost of Living Crisis

3rd October 20223rd October 2022 Leicester Student Magazine budget, cost of living crisis, Editor: Ella Johnson, government, leicester, local news, Maddie Daly, Protest, students

“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. 

Dr Alex George: ‘The Pressures of Academia are Probably Higher Than Ever’

9th April 202230th January 2023 Ella Johnson and Iona Wagg Dr Alex, Dr Alex George, Editor: Ella Johnson, Editor: Iona Wagg, Ella Johnson, interview, Iona Wagg, leicester, mental health, politics, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

During his recent visit to University of Leicester, Ella Johnson and Iona Wagg sat down to speak to Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George.

Arts & Culture Music Pop Culture

REVIEW: Harry Styles’ new song proves he’s still the same As It Was

2nd April 202230th January 2023 Iona Wagg as it was, Editor: Ella Johnson, harry, harry styles, Harry’s House, Iona Wagg, Music, new release, pop, pop music, review, students

On April 1st, Harry Styles rang in a new era with his new single, As It Was.

Varsity 2022: American Football – Longhorns extend winning streak to a decade

30th March 202230th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine American football, Editor: Ella Johnson, Sport, Sports, students, Tom York, university, University of Leicester, Varsity, Varsity 2022

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.

Lifestyle Science and Environment

Lead a sustainable project of your own!

22nd March 202230th September 2022 zb Editor: Ella Johnson, Environment, leicester, SEED, students, Sustainability, sustainable, university, University of Leicester, zainab bikar

Zainab Bikar highlights opportunities to complete sustainability-centred projects during your time at university – notably, the recent SEED project.

Local News News

UCU confirm Leicester University strike… again!

11th February 202230th September 2022 Emily Herbert Editor: Ella Johnson, leicester, News, Strikes, students, UCU, University of Leicester

The University and College Union (UCU) have confirmed that there will be further industrial action at the University of Leicester.

I’m deleting my social media.

29th January 20228th September 2022 Grace Robinson blog, blogger, blogging, discord, Editor: Ella Johnson, Facebook, Grace Robinson, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, social, social media, students, tiktok, Twitter, university, Whatsapp

I have decided to delete my social media.

DHM Spotlight: “I have a fear of being ‘too much’”

20th December 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine anxiety, depression, DHM, Disability History Month, Editor: Ella Johnson, Ella Johnson, interview, leicester, mental health, NADAV, Not all Disabilities are Visible, Sophie Mouzakitis, Spotlight, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

Sophie is a first-year student at the university, who bravely opens up about her experience with her mental health.

DHM Spotlight: “All of my conditions are interlinked with one another”

17th December 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Accessibility, ADHD, APD, depression, DHM, Disability History Month, dyspraxia, Editor: Ella Johnson, Ella Johnson, health, Iona Wagg, leicester, mental health, NADAV, Not all Disabilities are Visible, SAD, sciatica, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

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

9th December 20219th December 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Geha Pandey, Inspired, interview, leicester, lockdown, Neo Kalungu-Banda, student, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

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!

9th December 20219th December 2021 advice, blog, blogging, budget, budgeting, Editor: Ella Johnson, leicester, student, student living, students, Thomas Blumberger, Travel, travel tips, travelling, university, University of Leicester, University students

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.

Music Pop Culture

Female Representation in the Music Industry

5th December 202130th March 2022 Sophie Mouzakitis Ariana Grande, Arts & Culture, Billie Eilish, Editor: Ella Johnson, Feature, Little Mix, Music, music industry, Phoebe Bridgers, pop music, representation, Sophie Mouzakitis, Taylor Swift, women, women in music

Sophie Mouzakitis explored ageism and achieving real female representation in the music industry in Part 1 of her music series.

Christmas Returns to Campus

30th November 20218th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine christmas, christmas films, Editor: Ella Johnson, Editor: Toby Cray, event, festive, home alone, ice skating, leicester, preview, Rabbia Tariq, skate, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

Christmas returns to University of Leicester with two days of festive activities on campus.

University of Leicester calls the UCU ‘greedy bastards’

27th November 20212nd April 2022 tobyc34 Editor: Ella Johnson, leicester, Opinion, Satire, Strikes, students, Toby Cray, UCU, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Toby Cray

University of Leicester launch an extraordinary attack on UCU’s planned industrial action.

Arts & Culture Music

REVIEW: Red (Taylor’s Version) – Revisiting a Brighter Version of the Pop Classic

16th November 202116th November 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Album, album review, Arts & Culture, Editor: Ella Johnson, Jessie Mearns, Music, music review, pop, pop music, re-recording, Red, review, Taylor Swift

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

12th November 20218th September 2022 Grace Robinson animals, destress, dog, dogs, Editor: Ella Johnson, Grace Robinson, Leicester Students Union, self care, student, students, Students Union, therapy, therapy dog, therapy dogs, University students, Wellbeing

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

3rd November 20218th September 2022 Tamanna Kaur Arts & Culture, budget, clothes, Editor: Ella Johnson, Fashion, leicester, student, student living, students, Tamanna Kaur, Uni life, University Life, University students

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

28th October 20218th September 2022 Grace Robinson cocktails, drinks, Editor: Ella Johnson, Grace Robinson, leicester, leisure, lifestyle, press, review, review visit, student, students, turtle bay, Uni life, University Life, University students

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

27th October 20212nd April 2022 tobyc34 Boycott, Editor: Ella Johnson, Girls Night In, leicester, Leicester Students Union, News, Nightclubs, O2 Academy, Rockstar Promotions, Spiking, students, Students Union, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Toby Cray

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

21st October 20218th September 2022 louiseking Editor: Ella Johnson, food, Harry Featherston, leicester, Let's Explore Leicester, Louise King, mini golf, pizza, press visit, review, review visit, student, students, treetop, treetopgolf, Uni life, University Life

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

25th May 20213rd July 2021 tobyc34 anti-Semitism, Editor: Ella Johnson, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Palestine, Toby Cray, University of Leicester

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”.

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