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The Exec Elections have started, and the candidates are away! Take a look at the highlights of Day 1 of campaigning!
Returning volunteer, Chloë Morgan, shares what it is like to be LGBTQ+ in 2020. It’s that time of year again. No, stop thinking with your stomach – I don’t mean pancake day. And no, not Valentine’s Day either. Although it is linked to the L word. But a different kind… It’s time to celebrate ‘the gays’, and everyone else in between! It’s time to celebrate everyone who falls under the rainbow; or, in other words, the LGBTQ+ umbrella. That’s right, February is LGBTQ+ History Month. But what does it even mean to be LGBTQ+ in 2020? Being LGBTQ+ is a lot…
Watch your Exec Elections candidates revealed live on LSUTV with Rahul Mathasing, Jack Smith and Amie Woodyatt, from 7:45pm!
Returning writer, Amie Woodyatt, shares her thoughts on her dining experience at The Basin. Give it a Gyoza! Storm Dennis is raging on outside, the wind has been biting my cheeks all day, and late 00s charts play in the background. A variety of sushi is on offer and, being one of the most indecisive people on the planet, I struggle to cut down the number of dishes it’s socially acceptable to eat. While the Basin offers a range of dishes from katsu curry to udon, I was there for the smaller sushi dishes, and they did not disappoint. The…
Returning volunteer, Rahul Mathasing, explains the importance of the upcoming Exec elections and why you should vote. “Not another one!”, the cries ring out across campus. “Didn’t we just have one?” To some, the academic year can seem like one long election, with someone trying to get elected for something. Silly costumes and weird challenges, or boring manifestos and a smart-looking picture as far as the eye can see. Whilst it can seem a bit tedious, elections are a key part of what makes the Students’ Union tick over. Fundamentally it’s a democratic organisation with representatives left, right, and centre.…
Label Volunteer, Rahul Mathasing, takes a look at two of the best boxers in the world ahead of their rematch fight in Las Vegas. Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury – two fighters whose personalities outside the ring probably overshadow their qualities in it. The first encounter was furious before the glover were even on, with the two sharing more than harsh words at their press conference, something they seem to have repeated the second time around. Neither of the men are afraid to voice their opinions on each other or anyone else contesting in the Heavyweight division. The blood is…
Label Volunteer writer, Katrina Sweeney, discusses the recent death of Love Island star, Caroline Flack. Recently, we were all shocked to discover that Caroline Flack took her own life, leaving many people sad, confused and angry- understandably so. Several events before her death have been seen as contributions to, or reasons for, Caroline’s unfortunate death. Being in the public eye brings many difficulties and her passing calls into question how the British media and newspapers may be responsible for or have contributed to Caroline’s death. Caroline was predominantly known as ITV2’s Love Island host, whereby she immediately became…
From Catwalk to Cyberspace: A contemporary view on how Gen Z will pixelate the fashion industry. Volunteer Label writer, Tom Rowland, shares an interesting piece on how technological advances are changing the face and nature of the fashion industry. Introducing Shudu, one of the emerging supermodels of the 21st Century. Shudu first gained public exposure after Fenty reposted a picture of her donning Rihanna’s bright orange lipstick [See above]. Since then, she has amassed nearly 200k followers on Instagram; securing paid partnership deals with EE, Ellesse and Balmain, and appearances in British and Australian Vogue. However, not all is what it seems…. Shudu…
Culture Editor, Leanne McCarthy, shares the pros and cons of Valentine’s Day in 2020. No matter how you spent February 14th this year, it’s highly unlikely you’ll have been able to avoid the buzz around Valentine’s day. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, a recurring question might be – what’s all the fuss about? Don’t get me wrong, in theory, Valentine’s day is a lovely idea. It is a whole day dedicated to showing your loved ones that you care about them. Having a particular day allocated to this means that you can set time aside in an otherwise…
Set to play in front of an audience of 600 on Saturday, I sat down with Matthew Taylor, LSU Darts & Cue Chair to discuss the highly anticipated event. Fresh from qualifiers, where 6 spaces were up for grabs, LSU Darts & Cue had their best turn out yet for those wanting a chance to play in front of Room 1 on the 15th. 4 players however, could relax as Matthew explains that, “4 of us had already qualified, myself, our darts captain, the winner from last year Kishan has too and the person who won our society league last…