Author: LSU Media

Another year has gone swiftly by and it’s already time to start planning the next bout of wonderful gifts for your loved ones. Running out of ideas? Whether you need a fun and laid back present for your new sweetheart or you’re looking for a way to spice up a long-standing relationship, this ultimate list is bound to be a sure-fire hit. The Classics Kicking off with the benchmark gifts for Valentine’s Day…some may say that they can be a little standard, but really we have some guaranteed winners. Frankly it’s quite difficult to go wrong with any of these:…

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Soundclash 2015: Entry Rules: 1) Record a 30 Minute mix and upload to a music sharing platform (e.g. Mixcloud or Soundcloud) 2) Title your mix “Soundclash 2015 – ‘Name’ – ‘Genre'” 3) Fill in the form on the ‘Enter Soundclash’ tab on the Facebook page This year entrants can be solo or a B2B pair. Deadline: Sunday 22nd February.

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On Thursday 5th February, LSU hosted the Page 3 Debate in Fusion. The event was organised by our VP Welfare and Diversity, Isobel Ford and the Women’s Network. LSUTV also filmed and live streamed the event online. VP Media, Bryn Wilkes was the compare of the debate. For Page 3, we had Finalist Engineering student Lucy Moy and our guest Jerry Barnett from the Sex and Censorship Campaign. Against Page 3 we had Harry Earl, Chair of the Debating Society and from the No More Page 3 Campaign, we had our guest, Bianca Franqueira Hanks. The debate began with some…

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By Sarah Clifford It’s getting to that point in the term, be it because of a very skinny bank balance or a generally lethargic feeling, where you’ve had enough of alcohol. Here are a few of my favourite mocktails to help you spice your sobriety up a bit: Blackberry Elderflower Spritzer. Pour a splash of elderflower cordial into a glass and then fill the glass to ¾ with some soda water. Mix before adding the juice of one lime (save about a teaspoon). In a bowl, shred up a few mint leaves and combine with a handful of blackberries and…

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By Lucy Wellby It’s important to remember that university is not just about getting a degree – it’s about having fun, having “the time of your life”, and all that jazz. Making new friends and gaining life experience are integral parts of the university experience. Make the most of every opportunity and go wild in getting involved with university life outside of your course, because the benefits can be huge. Firstly and perhaps most importantly, the social advantages can be vast. Much emphasis is put on having a great time at university, but for many students it can be lonely…

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