A woman I know recently had surgery. An unknown infection caused a painful, tender swelling on her upper glute, which required an operation to be removed. Upon inspection the cause of the swelling was found […]
A Moment in History: COVID-19 Vaccinations
Our writer shares her experience as she volunteers at her local GP to help with the vaccination roll-out
‘I’m A Celeb’ is back and better than ever
The new I’m A Celeb is back and ready to entertain us over lockdown. Lauren Woodley takes you through how the long loved show is adapting to the restrictions of the pandemic.
The frightening reality of dressing up for Halloween as a young woman
Lauren Woodley discusses the sexualisation of women’s Halloween costumes and the pressures to dress ‘sexy’.
Give Cats the Credit they Deserve
Happy national cat day! For too long cats have had a bad rep, and it’s time we start appreciating them. There’s a reason the Egyptians treated them like gods!
Why I Deleted Snapchat and Why You Should Too.
Okay, so this is a slight clickbait, I did redownload Snapchat. However, after a solid 2-week detox from the app, I could not recommend it more. I think we can all admit that we are […]
Introducing Life in Leeds
Lauren Woodley tells all on her first impression of Leeds and gives advice on how to navigate the city for freshers
Goodbyes Are Not Forever… How To Cope With A Friendship Breakup
It can be said that a friendship breakup can be harder than an actual relationship breakup. Friendships are possibly the most important type of bond anyone can have. So when these end, it can understandably […]
The Grey Area of Assisted Dying
Assisted dying rules are inconsistent and perplexing. Whilst one country may support euthanasia and assisted dying, other nations are completely against it. Yet, surely all humans deserve the same treatment. Dignity in death is certainly […]
Just My Type: Why Noah Centineo is ‘Typecasting’s’ Latest Victim.
Noah Centineo: he has brown, floppy hair and brimming eyes that you could just fall into. Personally, I don’t see the attraction. However, Noah Centineo’s agents certainly do and use this to their, and his, […]
The Hairy Debate: To Shave or Not to Shave?
Lauren Woodley discusses the stigma around body hair on women and urges women to support each other‘s decision to shave or not shave.
Old Bar: The Musts And The Must Nots
The hidden gem on the Lower Ground of LUU is Old Bar. Old Bar left a mark on me as soon as I first visited Leeds Uni. I could see myself sat in there doing pub quizzes. And now look at me, it’s Thursday evening, and that’s exactly what I’m doing.