Author: LSU Media

On 24rd February 2015, Room One heated up as the second of the Exec Election Bubble Debates took place. The evening was once again hosted by Nina Blissett on stage and Dave Thompson in the crowd, talking to the panel and sharing social media interactions. Nina brought us an introduction to the evening, saying that “we want candidates to clash” and that this would be the “hardest job interview of their lives”. We were also introduced to the panel; Sarah Haar- Ex- VP Action, Axelle Savary- Butler Court Hall Chair, George Hones- former Rigg Rut Hall Chair and Hamza Modi-…

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Label had a chance to interview Leoni Sevillie, VP Societies hopeful, and learnt about what she thinks sets her apart from the other candidates and why she’s always wanted to go for this position. Why are you running for this position? I’m running for this position as I have quite a lot of experience within Societies, I have been involved within Societies since fresher year, and have been a Committee member for Stage Societies for the past two years. I’m really passionate about the role and what it stands for and that’s why I am a member of the current…

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Label’s Culture Editor, Courtney Ricketts, met up with Alex Williams in order to find out about his history with LSU Societies as well as getting to witness Williams’ breakdancing skills. Why are you running for this position? Why am I running for VP societies? Well basically at the moment it’s all I want to do… it’s what I hope my next year can be. I started breakdance society in my first year and I’ve loved it ever since. I have made friends from other societies, such as pole dance society and Rawkus and I see other people love societies as…

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Jenna Holmes told Label about her close connection to the LSU Societies, and discusses the most important aspect of her manifesto. Why are you running for this position? The societies section has meant a lot to me over my three years at university, in first year I joined Christian Union which is the society that I am still involved in and have been for three years. Some of my best friends are from Christian Union- they’ve been the ones I’ve turned to and relied on. I was elected on CU Exec at the end of my first year and into…

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Bubble Debate Extra 2 saw two new LSUTV presenters, Kieran Mellish and Ellie Shields who were first joined by Rob Whittaker, Sophie Farley, Amy Ward and Izzy Ford, current Exec members.  Kieran: How do you think it went? Rob: There were more disagreements this evening, it was a great debate- I enjoyed it very much! Sophie: Great to see how people ease into it throughout. Amy: The bubble debate has served its purpose meaning that some candidates stand out from others. This is the time to ask difficult questions. Ellie: Was there anyone who stood out? Rob: Max Crawford- he…

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