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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…
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…
By Katie Wilson Don’t leave it too long. Be sure to pay a visit during your first term. It could be embarrassing asking the librarian obvious questions next June! Be sure to have your Student ID card with you, as you will need it to enter and leave the library building. You also need it to print and take out books! Need to use the library printer? Buy your printer credits on the Loughborough website or pay for them at the desk in the library. To print, simply scan your student card on the side of one of the printers…
By Alex Keily Doing a degree is hard and we all need a bit of relief from time to time. Whether this is a mid week stint at Hey Ewe, or a messy Echos Saturday, we all are familiar with those 4 am pangs of hunger that can only be satisfied with greasy, carb-filled deliciousness. Loughborough students, here is a run down of some of the top drunk food locations for every night of the week. Stupid Tuesday/Hey Ewe/FND Papa Si’s, outside the Union A night out at the union would not be complete without a burger, nuggets or the…
By Beatrice Quarshie It goes without saying that going to university is a BIG DEAL. Whether you move hundreds of miles away or stay at home, going to university will undoubtedly affect your home life. Things definitely change: family, friends and pretty much the rest of your life. Parents Regardless of your family dynamic before you went away, university will definitely change it. In most cases your parents will miss you. Despite the brave face they put on when they drove away, beneath the surface they are one break down away from becoming Amanda Bynes. If yours are anything like…
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Hear Freddie Pole perform his original track The Blues, recorded live in Loop Studio’s.
Label Features recently ran a poetry competition. The following poems were also entered, and we thought it would be nice to share them! Many thanks to all of our entrants.