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Amongst our generation, it is undeniable that running and fitness have erupted in popularity both on social media and in everyday life. We see it everywhere. From 5ks and Kudos to running clubs and the newest Hokas. As a 21-year-old woman, running is a part of my weekly routine and lifestyle, helping with both physical and mental health. Yet, I would run out of fingers to count the number of times that a car has aggressively beeped, a group of scaffolders have shouted, or a s

As the lights dimmed on LUU Theatre Group’s ‘Vardy VS Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial’ and Charli XCX’s ‘Girl, so confusing’ faded - a fitting opening statement - Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy lined up on their respective sides in the courtroom-meets-football-pitch stage. With a set blending tribunal formality with match-day chaos, commentators giving animated minute-by-minute analysis of the trial and football metaphors woven throughout the script, this production’s int

Over the past few months, the fate of America has taken a turn. Every day, a new story appears of Trump’s plans to take over countries, whilst forcefully deporting those in his own. It’s impossible to confine all the events surrounding the USA in one article, nor would it convey the true gravity of the situation at hand. So, for now, I’ll focus on the big picture – how the USA is impacting international politics.   Trump’s intention to take control over various nations is no

For most of my life, I have scoffed at people who take horoscopes seriously, people who dedicate time to reading their astrological charts and interpreting their personalities through star signs. I used to think it was cringe, something only hippies or free spirits could enjoy. How could millions of people born around the same time of year possibly share the same traits? It does not make scientific sense. But recently, I have been asking myself a different question. Does it a

As a law student at Leeds, I’ve been reminded time and time again of Keir Starmer's alumnus status. In my very first week I remember his name being mentioned in nearly every lecture, albeit with varying tones of enthusiasm. Starmer's premiership began on a strong footing, successfully ending 14 years of Tory rule. His 2024 manifesto promised ‘change’ which proved to be exactly what the British public wanted. Yet, while hope for the future stood at the forefront of his campaig