Author: LSU Media

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…

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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…

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Media volunteer, Natalie Doyle, gives us the lowdown on the new Netflix favourite: ‘Tiger King’.  If you’ve not seen the show already, then you’ve definitely seen the memes. The global revolution. The man bringing us all together in isolation, Joe Exotic. Now, for those of you who haven’t seen the show yet, I’m going to make sure that I don’t spoil it for you, because it is a must watch. I will, however, focus in on some details that if you have seen the show will make you question everything you thought you knew. Self-described as a true crime documentary don’t…

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Christopher Leroux, shares his thoughts and feelings regarding his year as the Media Section Chair. Dear Loughborough, Having been in isolation for the past few weeks, I have had a lot of time to think and reflect, and I would like to share some thoughts with the world, even if this does turn into rambling and becomes ridiculously long, I hope that everyone takes something from this. It is safe to say that this has probably been the toughest year for LSU Media ever. We have been forced to move office – a huge reduction in square footage – lost…

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Label volunteer, Maria Petreanu, recommends what to watch as we stay in our homes. Skill, determination and drama. The perfect recipe for an entertaining sports championship, watched every year by millions across the Globe. Also, as it turns out, everything you need for the perfect Netflix binge-worthy show. There is no secret in the fact that Netflix can spot a good show opportunity from miles away. So, with much-loved films like Rush or Ford v Ferrari selling out cinemas for the past decade, you’d think this show would have happened sooner. Formula 1: Drive to Survive has blessed our screen once more…

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Returning Media volunteer, Meg Jocson Ong, shares what helps her on the journey towards self-love. We currently live in a world driven by social media and the constant need for other people’s validation. I personally have always taken other people’s thoughts into account whenever I do absolutely anything – whether that’s posting a picture online or picking my outfit. I especially used to care about what they thought of me. I think there is no better way to start my journey towards self-love than the present. Something must have come across my mind one morning when I decided that I…

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Label’s Social Media Officer, Leah Langley, speaks about the the gruelling trials of Harvey Weinstein and how his sentencing has become an influential moment in time for the film industry.  When allegations of assault, from numerous female employees, over a nearly three-decade period hit the headlines on October 5th 2017, the world stood still for a minute. Although this wasn’t the first case of its kind to hit the press, the person accused seemed to come as a shock, and the case has gone on to, arguably, define the #MeToo era. Since the allegations were published, more than 100 women have emerged with allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Prosecutors in the…

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