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Features Editor, Leah Langley, discusses the pocket rocket making soaring high in the gymnastics world, Simone Biles. Simone Biles was born on March 14th1997, and is an American Artistic Gymnast. She has recently hit the headlines for making history in the world of gymnastics by breaking yet more records. Simone first hit the majority of our television screens at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She entered the 2016 season as the reigning national champion and a fourth-year senior gymnast. At the games she helped Team USA win gold in the team event, before winning 3 individual golds (All-Around, Vault,…

Sport Editor, Charlie Metcalfe, brings you a feature on an underrated artist you may not have heard of: Brent Faiyaz. Brent Faiyaz has been bringing a consistent beat to the R&B scene for the past few years now. He only really moved into the spotlight in 2017 with the release of his group, Sonder’s, album Into, which was listed on Complex’s ‘The Best Albums of 2017’. In October later that year Faiyaz swiftly transcended “one hit wonder” territory with his solo studio album Sonder Son, and has been selling out concerts across the USA with Sonder since. I first…

Label’s head of Social Media, Lou Goswell, shares some tips on how to gain more health points to avoid the ever-present Freshers’ Flu. Have you ever seen the film Contagion where Gwyneth Paltrow cheats on Matt Damon and, consequently, just about the whole world goes into chaos? That’s what freshers’ flu is like. Despite the name, the unavoidable plague is not actually limited to freshers. Returners, you are not safe. You’re in your final year of your PhD, so surely you won’t catch it… think again. A common misconception is that freshers’ flu is an excuse for a bad…

Label Volunteer, Lydia Potrykus, brings you a piece on her first Rag Fireworks experience. Since 1979 Loughborough Students’ Rag has raised over 16 million for charity, and one of the contributing events includes the Rag Fireworks Extravaganza: a night of fun, fireworks and fundraising that has recently seen its 22nd opening night. As a fresher and complete newbie to the Lboro’ tradition, I thought I’d check it out to see what all the hype was about. The night started at 5:30pm, with a small display at 7pm and the main display at 8pm. Aside from the main attractions, there…

Did you attend LSU Rag’s fireworks last Saturday? If you didn’t, fear not! LSUTV have you covered! [videojs mp4=”https://webvids.lsu.co.uk/2018-19/LSUTV/Events/RagFireworks2018_web.mp4″ poster=”http://media.lsu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cover.png”]

Last Sunday was the LSU Rag fireworks extravaganza! So we asked you to demonstrate what kind of firework you’d be! [videojs mp4=”https://webvids.lsu.co.uk/2018-19/LSUTV/TottyTV/TTVS5E8_web.mp4″ poster=”http://media.lsu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Picture-.jpg”]

Assistant Editor Anna Cooper gives advice to her younger self on self-love, relationships and the future… To my younger self, You won’t recognise the confident young woman you have now become. She isn’t fazed by other’s opinions and is now her complete effervescent self. No – you still don’t feel as comfortable as you could in your own skin, but you are working on that, attempting to get the correct balance of self-love. So right now, unfollow all of those Instagram models! They have the money and resources and the time to be spending big money on personal trainers…

Volunteer writer, Alannah Joy, reports on the University’s Creative Community Day, telling of its overall success and the fun that was to be had. On Saturday October 27th, the university opened its doors to the general public all in aid of inspiring creativity and providing artistic opportunities for the local community. Upon entering Martin Hall, it was immediately evident the event was a complete success. All the activity tables were filled with happy children and brimming parents, testing out what was on offer. With activities such as slime making, book folding and Green screen fun it was no surprise…

Label Volunteer, Isaac Cave, brings you a review on recent release, Leave No Trace, shown at the Flix Student Cinema. A few weeks ago, the Flix Student Cinema screened the movie, Leave No Trace (directed by Debra Granik), a beautiful story which focuses on finding solace in the peace of nature and warmth of community. The film (spoiler free) follows Will, a deeply disturbed ex-soldier and his 13-year-old daughter Tom as they live their lives off the grid in the National Park of Portland, Oregon. When a slipup leads the authorities to discovering them, the two embark on a…

As part of our new Exec Focus, Features Editor, Leah Langley, sent some questions to the Action EO, Joel Brocklehurst, about his role at the SU. – What does your role entail? As ‘Action Executive Officer’, my job is to oversee the volunteering opportunities for Loughborough University, College students and staff alike. Action offers over 40 projects across 7 different ‘sections’. The ‘Action Sport section’ offers the opportunity for groups of children and adults to experience the positive impact of engaging in sports. Our ‘International Section’ encourages our international students to get involved, whilst celebrating their cultures and sharing different…