Author: JasmineTrapnell
Following the Palestine rally yesterday on campus, I spoke with two of the organisers from Loughborough Action for Palestine in an exclusive interview. They described their passion for educating others, humanising Palestinians, and standing up to Loughborough University for what they believe is right. I first spoke to Organiser A, who is in their final year of studying Politics and International Relations. Q: “Why is it important for you as an organiser to organise this kind of thing and encourage other students to come down?” A: “It’s very important to me not as an organiser, more as a human being…
On Friday 31st May 2024, the pro Palestine rally will return to Loughborough University’s campus yet again. The rally will take place from 3-6pm by the Hazlerigg Fountain. Organisers (@lboroactionforpalestine on Instagram) described that they are “horrified by this massacre and Loughborough University’s refusal to call for a ceasefire”, and they condemn Loughborough University’s complicity. This comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the 24th May that Israel should “immediately halt its military offensive, and any other action in the Rafah Governorate, which may inflict on the Palestinian group in Gaza conditions of life that could bring…
On 23d May in the evening, witnesses saw a man dressed in all black wielding a knife along Forrest Road. There have also been reports of a stabbing – however this is not yet confirmed by the police. Witnesses also saw someone being taken into police custody later in the evening – although it is not confirmed whether this is the same man. If any more information becomes available we will update readers ASAP. Please see below for images sent in to us from various social media sources.
Outside the students union on Loughborough University’s midlands campus there is a Pro Palestine Rally – but what are they fighting for? Today marks 76 years since The Nakba or The Catastrophe where Israel took Palestinian land through ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. Seven decades later Palestinian people are being bombed daily in what many are calling genocide. The organisers of the Pro Palestine Rally, Loughborough Action for Palestine, claims to have found several University partnered organisations guilty of complicity with Israel. The following was listed in their distributed material. “JCB manufactures military bulldozers used by the IDF to bulldoze Palestinian…
If you are a man reading this you may question why being honked at by men in a van even matters – you might even think that the person being honked at should just move on with their day as it is not a big deal. Women reading this can probably think back to a time they have been honked at or catcalled and recall how vulnerable it makes you feel. But why write this now? Well the other day I was honked at by three men in a van. I was actually walking home from a Label Committee meeting,…
Students at a variety of colleges in the United States are calling upon their institution to divest from companies with ties to Israel. Colombia, Michigan, Rice, Yale, Ohio State, Princeton, MIT, and Stamford University have all had students taking action in support of Palestine on campus. Students at Colombia set up a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” on 17th April – however the university President said students violated campus rules so she called the police, which lead to over 100 student arrests. At the University of Texas, State Troopers were called in, clashing with students peacefully protesting. Whilst at Emory University a…
Loughborough AU Boxing are hosting a home show on 11th May 2024, here on campus in the Netball Centre. Following success at BUCS in February, AU Boxing are eager to put on a show and dominate in the ring. Boxers from universities across the country will travel to Loughborough for the chance to battle one of our very own. With Leeds, Sheffield, and Bristol all confirmed to be attending, there are going to be some tough bouts. Tickets for adults start at £10 for a standing balcony view, and £15 for seated. The event will run through-out the day and…
Loughborough Alumna, Alice Reeves-Turner, is part of the team at Sky Sports that have launched Sky Sports’ new series Real Talk. As assistant producer, Reeves-Turner travelled across the country, assisting with interviewing athletes on a range of topics that are usually ignored by the media. This project was in the works for a long time and Reeves-Turner describes it as a career highlight. She describes how the series “explores and celebrates health and well-being topics experienced by athletes. “The mission of the series is to reduce the stigma and educate on topics often overlooked by the media.” The first episode,…
Charlotte Tripp, final year psychology student and rugby union player, is one of the students running for the Sport Executive Officer role. Tripp’s manifesto points detail how she wants to provide: efficient mental health support, encourage participation, and enhance communication of opportunities. Through-out her time at Loughborough, Tripp has fully emersed herself in university life. Taking on a vast and immense number of roles including just this year: AU Welfare and Diversity Officer 2023-2024, Action Committee Inclusivity Officer 2023-2024, and Student Ambassador 2023-2024. Tripp also completed her placement year at University of Cambridge as a research assistant focussing on children’s…