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Volunteer writer, Chloë Morgan, tells us about her lockdown essential: ‘Self-care for the Real World’ by Katia Narain Phillips and Nadia Narain. Reading is a fantastic form of self-care, distancing us from everything going on during these strange times. A form of escapism: we leave this isolated world and enter the world of fiction. Love stories light up our lives; horrific horror stories remind us that our lives could be worse. But what about books that are made up of this self-care? You guessed it: self-help books! However, there’s one in particular I’d like to talk about… Sisters Katia and Nadia…
Volunteer writer, Izzie Naish, speaks about how Jacinda Arden’s leadership skills have helped to essentially eliminate Covid-19 from New Zealand. New Zealand has reported no new cases for the first time but, what has Jacinda Arden done differently to other world leaders? As each country attempts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, the one that has appeared to successfully ‘eliminate’ the coronavirus is New Zealand, led by Jacinda Arden. Since being elected in as the country’s 40th prime minister in 2017, Arden has been internationally recognised for her effective leadership – most notably for her dedication towards fighting the climate crisis…
Loughborough Volunteer Leah Langley discusses the postponing Olympics and Paralympics Games.
Chris Leroux explains how the PM has backed Cummings and what this means for the integrity of the British Government. This is a developing news story and may be updated with future developments Boris Johnson has backed his key advisor Dominic Cummings, who has been accused of breaching lockdown. But why is Boris Johnson defending him and what will this mean for the integrity of the Government? On Saturday, Mr Cummings and the government had said that he acted “reasonably and legally” in response to the original claims that he drove 260 miles from London to County Durham with his wife,…
Label Features Editor, Vicki Phillips, tells us about her lockdown must-read: ‘Pretending’ by Holly Bourne. Two of the things I am most passionate about; feminism and mental health. That is this book summed up. Holly Bourne, the best-selling author of, ‘Am I Normal Yet?’ is back again with another inspirational novel: ‘Pretending.’ From the start of this book, I was hooked. The opening chapter, ‘I hate men,’ a bit tongue in cheek, but equally, this unique start to a book worked perfectly in setting the story up for its emotional development. The story follows April’s love life, or should I…
Label’s Head of Social Media, Leah Langley, speaks about Harvey Milk Day and what his legacy has done for the LGBTQ+ movement. Harvey Bernard Milk was born on May 22nd, 1930 and he was a prominent gay activist during the 20th century before his assassination on November 27th, 1978. Milk unsuccessfully ran for office three times before he became the first openly gay person to be elected into California’s Public Office as a City Supervisor. He served almost 11 months in office during which, he sponsored a bill that banned discrimination in public accommodation, housing, and employment on the basis of sexual orientation.…
Media Volunteer, Matthew Rousou, talks us through cuts in football during the Covid-19 lockdown. In the last month, Premier League clubs have come under much criticism in the media in today’s struggling economy as a result of Coronavirus. Players have been asked to take a 30% wage cut in order to fund their clubs if the season does not continue. Premier League clubs have multi-million (and in some cases billion) pound budgets, with astronomical amounts allocated to wages for their players each week. Also, a meeting was held between the Premier league captains to discuss how players can help in…
Joshua Gray gives us the lowdown on what the latest announcements mean for Loughborough University. The Prime Minister has promised to work with Loughborough to help re-open the university sector across the country in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, after unveiling his “conditional plan” to start the reopening of society. During his speech to the House of Commons he reiterated that his new way forward, which includes unlimited outdoor exercise and the return of some people to work from Wednesday, was dependant on the “the common sense and observance of the British people”, and would be reverted if the ‘R’…
Rock cakes are an easy bake, and they’re great to have ready as an afternoon snack as we go into exam season! They’ll keep for while in an airtight container too, but they’re best eaten just out of the oven!
Vibe Box is back with a bonus final episode of the series! George Salthouse and Keelin Alyssa Brook come together for a collaboration performance of ‘Dancing in the Dark’!