Chase & Status: 10 Years of Beastwang @ O2 Academy Leicester
Last Saturday, O2 Academy Leicester saw Saul Milton and Will Kennard – professionally known as the electronic music duo, Chase & Status – performing live.
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Editor: Ella Johnson
Archive of Ella Johnson’s editorial articles for Leicester Student Magazine
Julian Assange’s Trial: A Case Study on Press Freedom
Who is Julian Assange? Well, for the US government, Julian Assange is a hacker – guilty of publishing highly classified
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Qatar World Cup 2022: “I’ve Struggled to Reconcile my Love for Football with my Identity”
Growing up in North Shields, just outside Newcastle, football was nothing short of a religion. Whenever we got the chance,
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Enough is Enough: Leicester’s Demonstration Against the Cost of Living Crisis
“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.
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Dr Alex George: ‘The Pressures of Academia are Probably Higher Than Ever’
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.
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REVIEW: Harry Styles’ new song proves he’s still the same As It Was
On April 1st, Harry Styles rang in a new era with his new single, As It Was.
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Varsity 2022: American Football – Longhorns extend winning streak to a decade
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.
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Learning to Like Music That I Like, For Me
Grace explores how internalised misogyny and external judgement altered her music listening experience in her younger years, and how she has reclaimed this in the present.
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Lead a sustainable project of your own!
Zainab Bikar highlights opportunities to complete sustainability-centred projects during your time at university – notably, the recent SEED project.
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UCU confirm Leicester University strike… again!
The University and College Union (UCU) have confirmed that there will be further industrial action at the University of Leicester.
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I’m deleting my social media.
I have decided to delete my social media.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Female Representation in the Music Industry
Sophie Mouzakitis explored ageism and achieving real female representation in the music industry in Part 1 of her music series.
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Christmas Returns to Campus
Christmas returns to University of Leicester with two days of festive activities on campus.
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University of Leicester calls the UCU ‘greedy bastards’
University of Leicester launch an extraordinary attack on UCU’s planned industrial action.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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REVIEW: Turtle Bay Leicester
Leicester Student Magazine review the autumn cocktail range at Turle Bay Leicester (invited/gifted)
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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.
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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)
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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