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A trip to Vacationland: Portland, Maine

27th March 202327th March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Iona Wagg, Libby Chandler, maine, portland, Second Editor: Rowan Gromocki, students, study abroad, Travel, travelling, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Libby Chandler

Written by Libby Chandler Known affectionately to Americans as Vacationland, Maine’s largest city is not so well known outside of

News University Life UoL News

Leicester Students March With Arch: Sports Officer Elected SU President

10th March 202311th March 2023 Ella Johnson and Harry Featherston elections, Ella Johnson, Harry Featherston, leicester, News, students, Students Union, su elections, SU president, university, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, Writer: Ella Johnson, Writer: Harry Featherston

Archie Robinson has been elected as the next Students’ Union (SU) President. The SU announced the results of the Executive

“If you don’t ask, you don’t get!” – Action from The UCU Picket Lines

13th December 202217th March 2023 L. JOUVESHOMME cost of living crisis, Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, leicester, News, Second Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, Strikes, UCU Leicester, university, University of Leicester

“We don’t want to be striking. Every time we strike, we lose pay. But actually, we are losing less pay

Lifestyle University Life

Do Students Feel Unsafe on Campus?

12th December 202217th March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine campus, Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, leicester, safety, Second Editor: Grace Robinson, security, student safety, students, university, University of Leicester, Writer: Hannah Houghton

Students report feeling unsafe at night on and around campus at the University of Leicester. While most students say they

I Am Not Her and She Is Not Me.

29th November 202230th November 2022 kesiahgakpe Black Girl Standard, Editor: Nabeelah Latif, leicester, Second Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, Society, students, tiktok, university

There has been recent discourse on TikTok surrounding a ‘UK Black Girl standard’, and its implications on the generation we’re

Lifestyle Opinion University Life

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.

Leicester Students Back Striking Staff for Another Year

22nd November 20228th January 2023 Ella Johnson Editor: Rowan Gromocki, Ella Johnson, leicester, News, Second Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, strike, strike action, students, SU, UCU, university, University of Leicester

Students at the University of Leicester have voted to support upcoming University College Union (UCU) strike action, according to a

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.

Lifestyle University Life

Leicester Restaurant Week: dough WHAT

17th October 202218th October 2022 Ella Johnson Editor: Iona Wagg, Ella Johnson, food, leicester, Leicester Restaurant Week, review, student living, students, university

Leicester Restaurant Week is back! 17-23 October ‘brings together the best restaurants in Leicester, for a week of celebration of

blue white and red striped textile

What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)?

11th October 202211th October 2022 Leicester Student Magazine ComingOutDay, Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, leicester, LGBTQ+, Queer, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)? National Coming Out Day was first celebrated on October 11, 1988. Homophobia thrives

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.

Music Pop Culture

Sexualisation of Women in the Music Industry

31st March 202211th November 2022 Sophie Mouzakitis editor: Kelis Edwards, em rata, Emily Ratajkowski, kesha, lady gaga, leicester, Music, pop, pop music, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, sexualisation, Sophie Mouzakitis, students, university, University of Leicester, women, women in music

No matter what the industry, one thing can be agreed upon: sex sells.

Democracy is worth more than a lollipop

31st March 20222nd April 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Auden Chamberlain, Democracy, Editor: Zainab Patel, leicester, students, SU Executive Elections, university, University of Leicester, University students

Students take for granted that they are given a real influence within the university through SU Executive Elections. The standard practice of offering sweets instead of actual reasons to vote confirms student elections as the exercise in futility people my age believe democracy to be.

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.

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 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.

Celebrating Female Leaders in Sport: Conversations with Team Leicester Club Captains

22nd March 202230th September 2022 cleomoseley Boat Club, Cheer and Stunt, Editor: Zainab Patel, Lacrosse, leicester, students, Swimming and Water Polo, SWOLO, ULLAX, university, University of Leicester, University students, UOLBC, Varsity, Writer: Cleo Moseley

Ahead of Varsity, Cheer and Stunt captain Cleo Moseley spoke to Club Captains Ysabel Wagland from Lacrosse (ULLAX), Alice Bennett from Swimming and Water polo (SWOLO), and Isabelle Scott from Boat Club (UOLBC) to learn about their experiences in sport.

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.

In pictures: Leicester Student Magazine SU Executive Election Live Event

14th March 20228th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine Karli Wagener, leicester, Ollie Monk, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

Did you miss the Live Event we held to ask SU Executive Election candidates questions about their campaigns? Have a scroll through our galleries instead.

Rhiannon Jenkins Rhi-elected as President: “I am very excited to do the job again.”

11th March 202230th September 2022 Leicester Student Magazine leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Wrier: Grace Robinson, Writer: Toby Cray, Writer: Zainab Patel

Rhiannon Jenkins is re-elected as Students’ Union (SU) President. Winners of the Executive Election were announced on Friday 11th March at 6pm.

BREAKING NEWS: Plagiarised passages found in four Mature Students’ Officer manifestos

8th March 202230th September 2022 Zainab Patel Editor: Toby Cray, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Zainab Patel

Four out of five Mature Students’ Officer election manifestos are plagiarised; passages are taken from manifestos on four different Students’ Unions (SU) websites.

This comes in light of the news that Syed Ali, candidate for President in the SU Executive Election, plagiarised his manifesto last week.

SU Executive Election: “It’s not about me imposing changes, it’s about first listening to what students want.”

7th March 202230th September 2022 bronwyntelford Editor: Zainab Patel, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Bronwyn Telford

Hoor Pathan spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “I’ve always made it my mission to come to university and make sure that I leave it a better place than when I started.”

7th March 20228th September 2022 R.Dawson Editor: Zainab Patel, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Rebecca Dawson

Jade Thomas spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “I like listening to people, gathering feedback and seeing how I can help.”

7th March 20228th September 2022 R.Dawson editor: Max Ashforth, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Rebecca Dawson

Bianca Semczuk spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “This is something that I care a lot about and I am willing to learn in any way I can.”

7th March 202230th September 2022 Jeevan Bhogal Editor: Zainab Patel, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Jeevan Bhogal

Sam Bouch spoke to LSM about his campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “I’ve been at the university for three years and have used every service the wellbeing office has to offer… and they all stink.”

7th March 202230th September 2022 Jeevan Bhogal Editor: Toby Cray, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Jeevan Bhogal

Iona Wagg spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “I kind of knew in the first month that I wanted to re-run.”

7th March 202230th September 2022 Max Ashforth Editor: Emily Herbert, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Max Ashforth

AnneMarie Deeb spoke to LSM about re-running for the Education Officer position during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election: “I’ve been here for six years – I’ve seen a lot of things!”

7th March 202230th September 2022 Emily Herbert Editor: Toby Cray, leicester, News, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Emily Herbert

Shahbaaz Kiani spoke to LSM about his Presidential campaign during the SU Executive Election 2022.

SU Executive Election 2022: Voting now open!

7th March 202230th September 2022 Zainab Patel Editor: Grace Robinson, leicester, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Zainab Patel

Voting is now open for the Leicester Students’ Union Executive Election. Voting closes on 11th March 2022 and 12pm.

BREAKING NEWS – Presidential candidate Syed Ali manifesto plagiarised

5th March 202230th September 2022 Zainab Patel Editor: Grace Robinson, leicester, students, SU Executive Elections, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Zainab Patel

BREAKING NEWS – Syed Ali’s presidential campaign manifesto is found to be plagiarised. He remains a candidate.

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