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Maciek Anielski poses the question on everybody’s mind – Brexit: Can Boris Johnson Pull Through? Boris Johnson tries last ditch effort to push through no deal. General Election looking more likely as Boris Johnson’s Brexit Deal falls flat. Economists predict economy better off under Labour Brexit. If we can’t cheat the Benn Act, there will be an election soon Boris Johnson Aide1 On the 9th September, the Benn Act was passed by parliament to ensure that the PM seek parliamentary approval for no deal. The act states that without approval, the PM must seek an extension of Article 50 until…
Leah Langley presents how the summer of 2019 was another big one for the world of music with so many new albums being released between June and August. Lana Del Rey – Norman F*cking Rockwell Del Rey was back with her fifth album which is her most complex to date. She sings seamlessly about transformation, freedom, and the mess of being alive. The album is named after Norman Rockwell, who depicted idyllic images of life in America and its history. The overwhelming message of this album is that of heart shattering sadness, where it’s reformed just to shatter again. On…
Volunteer writer Bethan Clargo presents why the Amazon is burning, who is responsible and what we can do here in the UK to help change the impact of deforestation. We’ve all heard the news. The Amazon Rainforest is burning to the ground. But it’s not just the Amazon; it’s the Cerradotoo. And it’s not just the fault of cattle farmers, it’s the fault of soya farmers also. And it’s not just President Bolsonaro’s fault, it’s Trump’s fault as well. And it’s not just Brazilians who are responsible for the fires, we are at fault too. So what is the cause of these fires? And who is responsible? And what can we do to help? The fires…
Jodie Parry, the Design Society Events Coordinator, explains why you should get involved with the Design Society this year. Are you looking for a community where you can unleash your creativity? Perhaps you take an innovative and design-oriented degree and want to expand your skills, and prepare for the industry? Or maybe you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something new? Well, look no further than Loughborough Design Society, a place where creative minds can meet and collaborate, to explore multiple disciplines and formats of design. I joined the Design Society last year, a nervous Fresher, I approached last years…
Loughborough face the Wolves Academy in this year’s Freshers Big Match, live from the Loughborough University Stadium.
Our Features Editor, Vicki Phillips reveals why so many of us choose Loughborough, and gives some advice for the year ahead! Personally, I came to Loughborough as it was my insurance. Ironic, that I’m now writing an article on why Loughborough is so great, which I clearly missed when I came here on my open day. However, I think deep down, I always wanted to end up here and I’m so grateful for not achieving my grades and ending up in the right place. Other people are at Loughborough because it was their first choice, rightly so, with it being…
We sent down Rahul and Ed to the Activities Bazaar, where they chatted to some of our fantastic societies, clubs and associations!
Ed and Rahul went down to the Sports Bazaar and found out a little more about our 59 AU Clubs!
Our Assistant Editor, Emma Ames, shows you all the ways you can be supported here at Loughborough. Here at Loughborough members of the university are often referred to as family. In order to make sure every person in the Loughborough University family is safe and happy, we have a range of different services to help you in any time of need. Whether you are struggling with your mental or physical wellbeing, the heavy workload that comes with a full time degree or personal problems that are effecting your studies, there is always somewhere to turn. When we say we are…
The Sing Off is back. Don’t miss it.