Leeds Archives

	HC Leeds' Guide to Genuine Weight Loss By Daisy Searle February 20, 2013 - 3:13pm It was this time last year, with a BMI of 26.15, when I decided that my life needed to change. Although difficult at times, I (with the help of my mother) was able to shed three stone and gain body confidence for the first time in my life. It is for the latter reason that I wish to share some of my simple secrets, whether you want to lose a lot, or just the extra Christmas layers. READ MORE
	Beauty Rules for 2013 By Rosie Stagg February 20, 2013 - 2:59pm When it comes to make-up, I am a firm believer in the motto that ‘less is more’. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t really go anywhere without make-up on (even if just some mascara at the gym) as I am owner of a pair of barely visible eyebrows (and eyelashes) as well as a complexion nearing to that of Casper the friendly ghost. I believe putting a bit of make-up on in the morning makes me feel like I’m ready for the day ahead in the same way as washing and dressing does. READ MORE
	Win a NIGHT OUT WITH Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing By Dora Tambuza February 18, 2013 - 5:04pm Jamie Laing: TV star is looking for four university students to join him on a night out in Chelsea READ MORE
	Leeds Street Style By Jade Warrilow February 17, 2013 - 9:19pm With the snow gone (hopefully for good!) we step out to snap this week’s most stylish. Tip – Although winter’s not quite behind us, the sun is slowing shining brighter so follow in its footsteps and add a splash of colour or a cute print to your outfit! Rebecca, Criminology student Jacket – Barbour READ MORE
	LGBT Blog - Appearance, the Media and Stereotypes By Steph Muldoon February 17, 2013 - 9:10pm For LGBT, February has been a startlingly significant month. First of all, it’s LGBT History Month and second of all, Britain is now on course to adopt gay marriage. This has led me to think about the way in which a lesbian’s appearance is understood and perceived within the media and within everyday life. READ MORE
	Fran & Chan: Your Love Life Sorted By Fran Foulkes, Chantelle Thompson February 17, 2013 - 8:53pm We hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s Day, whether you were single or in a relationship, you should have used the day as an excuse to celebrate with your nearest and dearest. We certainly did! As usual, we have found the time to answer some of your questions, of course keeping them completely anonymous. Enjoy the next couple of weeks and keep sending in your problems! READ MORE
	Love Life Blog - Boy Binges By Kirsty Bryden February 17, 2013 - 8:44pm It’s after Valentine’s Day, and your self esteem is low. In one hand there’s a donut, and in the other, a slice of cake. We’ve broken our New Year’s Resolutions, Lent is but a thing of the past and your gym membership is only making your bank balance thinner. We turn to our most unpredictable friend, alcohol. READ MORE
	The “C” word - Edgy, Vulgar or simply the Vulva? By Rebekah Cooper February 17, 2013 - 8:32pm There are many linguistic trends of the modern day, and those in educational environments are commonly seen as the largest group of instigators for such movements of vocabulary. Much of the time there exists the element of influence from popular culture; in particular television programmes, films, and the mother of all things viral – social networking sites. But once in a while a gem appears that spills from the mouth of youths and causes a glittering stir. A few years back 'gay' was adopted as a term used to describe something unappealing or 'sad', synonymous with phrases such as 'tragic' or 'cringe-worthy'. It would casually find its self dropped into conversations as if it meant nothing else: “Seriously, what’s she wearing? That t-shirt is so gay”,...
	Make your memories count By Imogen Hill February 17, 2013 - 7:59pm Being a student at university gives the best opportunities to make some of the most exciting memories, and meet new people who could become friends for life. But what with being busy students with dissertations to write, seminars to prepare for and an obligation to attend Fruity every Friday, we can sometimes forget the moments that made us the people we are today. I’m sure we can all remember our first days at secondary school, college and university, but can you clearly remember the first time you met your best friend, the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers or your first kiss? Being young and carefree, (well sort of, we still have to do some work!) makes it easy take for granted memories that we really should treasure for the rest of our...
	Sun, Sea and Reality TV By Rebecca Kent February 17, 2013 - 7:46pm Sun, sea, a ridiculous amount of cheap alcohol and freedom from parents: the holiday most of us long to – and often do – go on every year. But what happens when it all gets filmed? These cold winter months have attracted an influx of TV documentaries and reality programmes across several channels, all documenting young Brits enjoying holidays abroad in some of the most well-known party resorts in Europe. It’s no surprise that what we see is not a ‘nice’ group of girls or guys enjoying a ‘nice’ lounge by the pool whilst catching some of those much-needed rays, but instead is the chaos of what happens when the sun goes down, the music comes on and the booze comes out. READ MORE