Author: LSU Media

Thai-ed up in Thailand Every year, thousands of students descend upon South East Asia, and more specifically, Thailand. Most are drawn to the wild parties of Bangkok’s Khao San Road, the increasingly dangerous Full Moon parties in Koh Phangan and the recently prohibited ‘Tubing’ in Laos’ tourist hotspot, Vang Vieng. But why travel half way around the world if you aren’t going to explore off the beaten track? I do understand the attraction of the party islands, what is there not to like about a neon party on a stunning white sandy beach with cheap alcohol? I went and…

Album Review: Mikill Pane – Blame It On Miss Barclay For those who don’t know Mikill Pane, born Justin Smith Uzomba, he has had two hands firmly around London based hip-hop for a long time. I first heard him on Ed Sheeran’s ‘No.5 Collaborations Project’ in a version of ‘The A-team’ that shakes me every time I listen to it and deserves as much esteem as the original. Mikill Pane’s reputation goes beyond him with many established artists giving him the limelight a rapper of his caliber deserves. After a few quietly released singles, the man from Hackney has given…

Do you have what it takes to be the Loughborough Apprentice? LSU are looking for teams to run a new event throughout the year, but we’re not looking for a new Hey Ewe or FND… we want something that little bit different. For more information or to submit an application head to www.lsu.co.uk/apprentice

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