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Returning volunteer writer Leah Langley describes the effects of and responses to the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano on Caribbean island Saint Vincent and Grenadines. La Soufrière had been dormant since 1979 but, after growing activity from December, it erupted on April 9th , bringing much destruction to the Caribbean island Saint Vincent and Grenadines. In December, La Soufrière began spouting steam and smoke before making rumbling noises. The activity of the volcano continued to steadily increase before significantly worsening in the lead-up to the eruption. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves issued an urgent warning on April the 8th, encouraging…
I like Marvel. I enjoy the movies. Though I’ll be honest, I’ve never read the comics, or watched the shorts, and actually haven’t watched all of the movies… so sometimes the storylines take me a second to get my head around if they don’t come with context. Remember when people got excited that Nick Fury pressed his Captain Marvel button at the end of Avengers: Infinity War? I didn’t get that, because the Captain Marvel film hadn’t come out. Admittedly, I like knowing the little things. I enjoy easter eggs and understanding the inside jokes. If I don’t get something,…
Label volunteer, Rebecca Pearson, shares her favourite books she grew up with in light of World Book Day and how book/reading culture has changed over time. The vibrant world of books is often most-celebrated on World Book Day, with schools advocating for their pupils to dress up as a character that they like. It is children’s books which most often pervade our growing lives in wonderful, peculiar and thought-provoking ways. Growing up, the books that we are drawn to change rapidly, and it is often the tales which grab a child’s imagination the most that reach the heights of resounding…
LSU CASH’s Workshop Coordinator and volunteer writer, Megan McKone, helps us understand what endometriosis and PCOS are. Endometriosis and Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are two reproductive diseases, 1 in 10 women in the UK are thought to have PCOS. Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK with 1 in 10 women suffering from it. It is also possible to have both PCOS and endometriosis. Sex education often neglects to inform us of endometriosis and PCOS, yet so many women suffer from one or both diseases. Endometriosis affects roughly the same number of people that diabetes affects, yet…
This week, the proposed European Super League has caused a whirlwind within football. On Sunday it was announced that 12 teams in Europe, 6 of which play in the English Premier League, would join as founding clubs. However, within 48 hours of the announcement, backlash from all corners of the football community have caused the plans to completely crumble. So what has been said to make the club owners change their minds? FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, spoke out against the league and said that it was “a lot to throw away for maybe the short-term financial gain of some”. UEFA…
After a crazy week in football, Leah Langley, Label volunteer writer, tells exactly what the ‘Super League’ is, or would have been! The Super League was a planned annual club football competition which was set to be contested by twenty European football clubs. It was planned to rival the UEFA Champions League with 12 clubs establishing the league, in April 2021, and a further 3 clubs were anticipated to join. The 15 “founding clubs” would have been permanent participants in the competition, which they were set to govern, and would have included: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham…
With gyms reopening almost a fortnight ago, Label volunteer, Rosa Serret enlightens us on the music that motivates her through a gym session. The 12th of April was a deep sense of relief for all of us, but particularly those that are keen gym-goers. Briefly, I think you should all give yourself so much credit for getting through this winter without the gym. For some of us it’s a lifeline, an escape from the realities of life, a place to feel a sense of belonging. The fact that you (yeah, I’m talking to you) made it through regardless of what…
Label Volunteer, Leah Langley, shares her research on the origins and increasing popularity of skating. Skateboarding and Roller skating are phenomenon’s that have been around for centuries, and they seem to have picked up interest over the years. There is a history behind the both of them which isn’t often spoken about and they have also had further influences on everyday culture that may not be as apparent as expected. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Barcelona are some of the most famous cities in the world when it comes to the popularity of skateboarding. Originally known as “sidewalk surfing,” skateboarding…
Today marks the 5th year anniversary of Beyoncé’s album, ‘Lemonade’, an album which achieved an enormous amount of success. Returning Label writer, Leah Langley, summarises the album’s success, as well as providing her opinion on the album. Beyoncé’s sixth solo studio album, ‘Lemonade’, was released on April 23rd, 2016 and was quick to make history for itself. The album depicted the journey she has been on after learning of her husband’s infidelity. ‘Lemonade’ is the most acclaimed album of Beyoncé’s career. After debuting at Number 1 on the US Billboard 200, it was named the greatest album of the decade in…
This year’s BAFTA Awards were held on the 10th and 11th of April from a very empty Royal Albert Hall, with all nominees attending via Zoom. The ceremony had been postponed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic but was able to go ahead, albeit in a different format, and honour the work that has been done in the last year. The main winners from the Awards were: Best Film – Nomadland Best British Film – Promising Young Woman Best Actress – Frances McDormand, Nomadland Best Actor – Sir Anthony Hopkins, The Father Best Supporting Actress – Yuh-Jung Youn, Minari Best…