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.”
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My Coming Out Story
From family reactions to unrequited love, Bethany Walsh honestly details her process of coming out as a lesbian woman.
‘Uncontrollable sobbing while simultaneously eating Ben and Jerry’s’ – A Lockdown Diary
A students shared thoughts as she navigates through the UK’s 3rd national lockdown.
“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”
Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard
You can still enjoy Valentine’s Day this year – here’s how
A lockdown Valentine’s can still be one to remember.
REVIEW: Pride is more than just a queer film; it is a film for everyone.
With February being LGBT+ history month, I’ve been wondering what I could write to celebrate it. The obvious answer, which escaped me for long enough I’d be embarrassed to admit how long, is a review of (arguably) my favourite film – Pride.
Why New Years resolutions just aren’t worth the pressure
Georgia Hilton-Buckley shares her negative relationships with New Year’s resolutions and questions why our annual goals (nearly) always fail.
QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Valentine’s Day?
Written by Laura May Bailey. These days, the 14th of February is associated with cheesy cards, chocolates, and love songs. But it hasn’t always been this way. Valentine’s Day has a rich history dating back to Roman times and touching on mythology, imprisonment and even, gruesomely, animal sacrifice. How much do you know about the history of this unofficial holiday? 1. How many Saint Valentines does the Catholic Church recognise? a. Three b. Two c. Five d. Four 2. In the third century, Emperor Claudius II of Rome outlawed marriage for young men. A priest named Valentine continued to perform marriages for young couples in secret, until he was discovered and killed. Why did Claudius II outlaw marriage? a. Due to a disagreement between Claudius II and a religious leader b. To control the population of Rome c. To encourage young men to become soldiers d. To prevent his son marrying a woman he disliked 3. Some people argue that Valentine’s Day is the Christianised version of a Roman celebration, Lupercalia, which was traditionally celebrated …
Adapting to studying at the University of Leicester while living abroad
Konstantinos Kolokotronis is an EU student studying at Leicester, and details his experiences and problems raised from studying remotely from home.
Safety Net petition passes 1000 signatures at University of Leicester
A petition started by Leicester Student Magazine calling for the University of Leicester to implement a safety net currently has 1,216 signatures and counting.
Fed up and Heading Home: My First Semester at University
A look into a first year’s experience of semester one and what led them to the decision to leave halls.
150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown
In Leicester, where higher COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted for more than 150 days, I discuss my experiences of living and studying in the city.
University of Leicester Students’ Union votes to oppose job cuts
Leicester’s Students’ Union voted by 35-5 to oppose the university’s ‘disinvestment strategy’ during an impassioned exchange at their annual meeting on the 1st of December.
Stress, Sleeplessness and low self-confidence: What you can learn from my first year at university.
Stressed out with uni work? Struggling to sleep at night? Tired all the time? If this sounds like you, read ahead.
Why our children need our help, with word from Jonathan Ashworth MP
“The system isn’t built for families like mine to succeed” – Marcus Rashford, MBE In 2019 alone, 1.9 million school children claimed free school meals in England, accounting for 15% of state school pupils in the country. The scheme is accessible for students in nursery through to sixth form/college and is allocated depending on the Household’s yearly income. It is available for those in England, Scotland and Wales with a household income of less than £7,400, and in Northern Ireland, is accessible for those with a household income of less than £14,000. Since national lockdown began in March, free school meals have cost the Government £129 million, as they funded the scheme in half term and over the Easter holidays. The issue of funding arose in the lead up to the summer holidays this year. The Government rejected the possibility of continuing the scheme throughout the holiday, which caused a national outcry. The possibility of being able to provide food for children in the midst of a global pandemic for some was a task they …
