Author: LSU Media
This week, we shine the spotlight on the talented singer-songwriter Aisha Aldris, who performed one of her original songs, ‘Mama Name Is’, and two covers for us!
Volunteer writer, Natalie Doyle, speaks about the rise in domestic abuse cases during the Covid-19 lockdown and self-isolation period. T/W mention of domestic violence, abuse, murder and suicide throughout. For most of us the current lockdown is an invitation to spend quality time with those we live with; a time for us to rally together and support the NHS and our frontline workers. This isn’t the case for all. According to the Office for National Statistics, “in the year ending March 2019, an estimated 2.4 million adults aged 16 to 74 years experienced domestic abuse in the last year”. In one year…
Returning volunteer, Chloë Morgan, delves deeper into how weight-loss products promoted by influencers are having a drastic effect on young people today. Another day, another diet. Another celebrity advertising appetite-suppressants and weight-loss products on social media. Another celebrity encouraging their followers to starve themselves and simultaneously encouraging disordered eating. How inspiring! But that’s the problem. These individuals do inspire their followers. Teenagers follow Kim Kardashian’s Instagram not just to be nosy, but to see the latest trend; to see what she’s up to. And what’s that? You got it: starving herself. Or at least encouraging others to do so… Social media is used by teenagers for nearly nine hours every day. This means that for over a third of…
Catriona Fida gives us the lowdown on this years Women’s Prize for Fiction longest before the release of the shortlist on 22nd April. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the UK’s most esteemed literary award celebrating fiction by women authors. Now in its 25th year, the award is back and the longlist has been announced! In curating the list, the judges have recognised certain overlapping themes in this year’s longlist, including topics such as identity, migration and tense political climates. It has been recorded that judge chair, Martha Lane Fox, read a whopping 152 novels before narrowing down the final…
Returning Label volunteer, Rahul Mathusing, shares his own poem as part of Label’s Once Upon a Time feature. Once upon a time, across fields of green, there was housed a family, unlike any you’ve seen. For this little group, with strange little habits, was composed entirely of colourful rabbits. One was pink, and one was yellow, a striped one too, a curious fellow. But in amongst this vibrant fluffle, there was a tiny, but noticeable ruffle. For here was a Bunny, pure white, and soft not seen in these fields, or farm, or croft. Bereft of colours, not like her peers,…
There’s no better time to start baking than at the weekend while in quarantine! Take a look at our simple Banana Bread recipe!
Vibe Box is back! This week, we shine the spotlight on the singer-songwriter George Salthouse, who performed a cover of Crowded House’s song, Distant Sun for us!
Label’s Head of Social Media, Leah Langley, speaks about the impact of Covid-19 in the United States and the [lack of] action they have taken to stop the spread of the virus. The United States has become the global epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic. The death toll surpassed 5000 on Wednesday April 1st and confirmed cases passed 216,000. It is the first country in the world to record more than 1,000 deaths in a day with the increase of 1,047 being the single highest reported increase from anywhere in the world. The state of New York continues to be the hardest hit with…
Returning Media volunteer, Callum Sayer, shares all things positivity in his weekly news round-up. By now, I’m sure that most, if not all of us, are becoming fatigued with the endless flood of information on coronavirus. The grim news from the daily press briefings in Downing Street and the lockdown means that all of us are searching for some glimmer of positivity. Well, fear not, I come bearing 5 stories that can cheer you up. From stories closer to home to stories overseas, here are my top 5 stories that will give you a smile! OH DEER OH DEER If…
Label’s Head of Social Media, Leah Langley, shares her appreciation for Winne-the-Pooh and Friends and the lessons they taught her. Dear Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends, You and your stories made up a lot of my childhood as I’m sure they did for many other people. It wasn’t until I grew up that I fully appreciated the profound impact of the words held within your adventures. You brought my childhood to life in so many ways, but the messages you shared are things I still carry with me to this day. “How do you spell love?” – asked Piglet “You don’t spell…