Entertainment
Screams, Spells and Skeletons: The Ultimate Halloween Movie List
Shukri Bashir lists the essential movies you need every Halloween season.
129.5 Steps to Autistic Success – comedy review
Hannah Crouch reviews 129.5 Steps to Autistic Success.
Review: Jason Manford’s 2024 Comedy Tour – “A Manford for All Seasons”
Jason Manford’s latest comedy tour, A Manford for All Seasons, is exactly what you’d expect from him—warm, relatable, and packed with observational gold. If you’ve seen him before, you know the drill: self-deprecating humour, sharp insights into everyday life, and the kind of effortless delivery that makes the whole thing feel like you’re catching up with a mate at the pub. But this time, there’s something different. It feels tighter, more refined, as if he’s hit a new stride.
Fashion & Beauty
Spring wardrobe refresh: Transition from a winter to spring wardrobe
The longer days and rising temps mean it’s time to update your wardrobe and enjoy the breezy, lighter springtime designs. It can be challenging to make the transition from winter to spring fashion, particularly when the weather alternates between cold mornings and balmy afternoons. But with careful planning, you can design a wardrobe that strikes a mix between utility, style, and comfort.
Fashion and Beauty: How women fashion has changed over time?
Fashion has always reflected our personality, influenced by society and technology. As women, fashion is not just about clothing; it is a way to express beauty and identity, shaped by cultural traditions passed down through generations. Each culture has its own intriguing way of dressing, with fashion choices often holding deeper meanings.
The Best Winter Makeup Looks for January: Embrace The Cold In Style
Makeup trends are always changing, and winter is just another season to try out different looks for that stylish wintery glow. Our fashion and beauty writer, Maya Zamman talks about the best products to stay on the trends this season.
Health & Lifestyle
Ways to combat hay fever
Spring is upon us, which means it’s officially hay fever season. Don’t fear! Here are some tips and ways to combat it.
Best recipes for World Nutella® Day
World Nutella Day is here and what better way to celebrate than make some delicious treats. Our writer, Molly Lee lists the best recipes.
New Year, New You!
New Year comes with feelings of becoming a new person, building new habits and taking new paths. Our writer, Patrycja-Monika Michalewska, talks about things to do to make 2025 the best year.
News & Sport
Wrestlemania Preview
The 41st Wrestlemania is fast approaching and will surely be one of the best wrestling events of the year. Nothing has been announced but we can make some good guesses on what matchups may happen, and it’s sure to be great.
Best Exercises To Do At Home
During winter, it’s hard to find the motivation to go out and exercise. The cold weather and early darkness make it difficult to stay active and improve yourself.
But if you want to boost your physical and mental health without leaving the house, don’t worry! By incorporating these five exercises, you can get healthier from the comfort of your own home. As always, remember to do these exercises in moderation—only you know your limits, so try not to push yourself too hard.
Varsity Preview
The time has come again where the highlight of the sports calendar year takes centre stage, as Leicester Varsity returns for another year as both De Montfort University and University of Leicester battle it out in a series of sports for the ultimate bragging rights.
Student Discussion
How students are dealing with the cost of living crisis
Hannah Wiles spoke to first-year students to find out what they are doing to save money in our cost of living crisis.
“I go to Sands meetings and games religiously now because it’s part of me.”
Sands United FC is a group that brings bereaved men together through football. Writer, Amina Ali speaks to two members, Nathan and Gary, about how they use the games to process their grief.
Deaf Awareness Week ’25 – “It baffles me how much society lacks basic communication”
My mum has never been able to hear anything since birth, which sounds sad to some people, but to her, it’s just her way of life.
Because she’s deaf, it means I can do British Sign Language (BSL).
Everyone is normally surprised when I explain that I started signing at six months old, but research shows that baby signing has massive benefits to a child’s communication skills.
Creative Writing
Icicles
‘Icicles form and drip into shape. I snap one off and let it melt in my hand.’ Read this festive poem written by Lauren Sadler.
Encounter of Fate
Encounter of Fate, written by Evan Alexiou, is a story not to be passed over.
Windows to Winter
Christmas is an exciting time for most, but winter can feel quite lonely too. Mariana Cardenas Gaviria captures this feeling perfectly.
