Leeds Archives

	Undiscovered: Leeds - The Final By Helen Tytherleigh March 7, 2013 - 7:11pm BigOnRoad Records presents Undiscovered: Leeds searching for the best unsigned and original act from Leeds. READ MORE
	International Women's Day - 8th March By Victoria Riglen March 6, 2013 - 5:06pm International Women’s Day grew out of a time of political unrest and huge inequalities for women. The website for IWD truly outlines the struggles and huge strengths of the women who, at the time of political inequality and poor treatment, were brave enough to stand up against such treatment and ask for something to be done. International Women’s Day began officially in 1910 thanks to Clara Zetkin, a day in which women could table their thoughts and problems with the political and social situation, and for appropriate attention to be paid to work towards solving such problems. READ MORE
	HC Leeds EXCLUSIVE: Up Close and Personal with Gaz By Chantelle Thompson March 6, 2013 - 4:55pm “I feel like the luckiest lad in Britain. I have the best job in the world” When I was given the opportunity to interview an MTV Newcastle reality television star from hit show ‘Geordie Shore’, I could not turn it down. A gorgeous man, well-known for having a way with the ladies - what could be better?! Many girls I know would have paid for the opportunity! READ MORE
	LGBT Blog - Amazon advert with a 'Gay Twist’ By Steph Muldoon March 6, 2013 - 4:42pm Amazon’s latest ad for the new Kindle Paperwhite shows a heterosexual and a homosexual couple on a balmy and bright beach. As a female and a male bond over built-in light, their male spouses are off buying beverages. Not only are they saying, yes, gay couples are not an alien species and can and do enjoy holidays, but they’re also putting across a pretty powerful message. Beneath the sickly sweet American smiles, it’s quite a progressive advert. What’s really striking about it, is the fact that no one would be able to instantly guess about who in the advert is gay and who is not. There are no worn-out stereotypes. READ MORE
	Maya Domb - Activities Officer Candidate By Emily Willson March 6, 2013 - 6:26am For most people, juggling being in their second year studying English Literature, as well as being Social Secretary for the Celtic Cheerleaders and being a committed member of both the Comp and Match squads, would be much more than they could even dream of fitting into their daily lives. But not Maya. She’s just embarked on perhaps her most challenging and time consuming tasks yet and is currently running to be Activities Officer of Leeds' student union. Being one of only two females running for the role you would think that she may feel a little intimidated by the men, but not this girl! We’ve managed to grab some time with the busy socialite to find out more about her campaign and why she needs your vote....
	Karl Taylor By Francesca Foulkes March 3, 2013 - 11:56am Age: 20 Degree: Broadcast Journalism Hometown: Wilmslow, Manchester Relationship Status: Single You'll usually find me... Working with the LSTV crew, or partying as President of the ICS society! READ MORE
	Alan Holmes - Welfare Officer Candidate By Rosanna Pound-Woods March 3, 2013 - 7:20am Alan Holmes is running for Welfare Officer in this year's leadership race; Her Campus Leeds spoke to him to find out more about his ideas for a better Union. Voting opens Monday 4th March. Why have you chosen to run for Welfare Officer in this year’s leadership race? READ MORE
	Lois Nuttall - Education Officer Candidate By Rosanna Pound-Woods March 3, 2013 - 7:10am Her Campus Leeds caught up with Education Officer candidate Lois Nuttall to chat about her campaign, manifesto and why she's passionate about our education. Why have you chosen to run for Education Officer in this year’s leadership race? READ MORE
	Sarah Plant - Community Officer Candidate By Rosanna Pound-Woods March 3, 2013 - 7:00am Her Campus Leeds spoke to Plant to find out why she wanted to run for Community Officer and more about her campaign and manifesto. Why have you chosen to run for Community Officer in this year's leadership race? READ MORE
	Thierry Ngutegure - Union Affairs Officer Candidate By Molly Chappin March 1, 2013 - 1:17pm With this year’s leadership race just around the corner, HC Leeds met up with Thierry Ngutegure – one of the candidates running for Union Affairs Officer – to chat about his campaign and why you should vote for him when voting opens on March 4th. What made you first want to run for Union Affairs? READ MORE