Soc of the week 30.11.12: A Capella Society
President: Jerrard Doran Membership: £10/year Contact: luu.acapella@gmail.com. Find them on Facebook here. Regular meetings: Rehearsals on Sunday and Wednesday evenings A Cappella Soc, otherwise known as The Songsmiths, meet twice a week on Sunday and Wednesday evenings to rehearse a selection of unaccompanied popular songs. Awash with the musically talented, the group comprises 16 voices, [...]
LUU Jiu Jitsu Crowned National Champions
2nd at the 2010 Atemi Nationals. 4th in 2011. Good results but not good enough when you know you’re the best. This year was set to be the year that LUU Jiu Jitsu finally took its rightful place at the top of the mountain and that’s exactly what happened. There’s now no doubt about [...]
Jiu Jitsu lay down Martial Law
It’s called a ‘V’ after the shape that is formed by the attackers you are facing. Does it look intimidating? Good. It’s supposed to. The attackers are about to be sent out in waves, one after the other with a variety of weapons. Make sure you’re ready because you’re about to get the chance to [...]
Soc of the Week 09.11.12: Yoga
President: Charlie Holloway Membership: £4/year Classes: £3 each for members/£25 for a month of unlimited classes Twitter:@LUUYOGASOC Contact: luuyoga@gmail.com Website: luuyogasociety.wordpress.com Since LUU’s first ever Yoga Society started 3 years ago it has grown to over 700 Facebook group members and attracts a number of students to all of its classes. It is a friendly and open society which welcomes anybody who [...]
Nautical nakedness for Club’s calendar
9.11.12 The University’s Boat Club (LUUBC) is to produce its “most nakedest calendar yet”, with shoots taking place across Leeds and York. Organiser, rower and model Nick Gandy described the preparations for the LUUBC calendar as “cold, daunting and uncomfortable.” Sub-zero temperatures and shyness did little to deter members, however, with a keenness to strip [...]
Union prepares for national anti-cuts demo in London
9.11.12 Leeds University Union (LUU) is preparing for the NUS national demo this week. The members of the Union’s Exec are encouraging students to get involved in the demo, which takes place on Wednesday November 21, in Central London. The demo is a response to the effect of austerity measures on young people, students and [...]
Interview: Jack Straw
Formerly President of Leeds University Union and one of Britain’s most senior politicians, Jack Straw spoke to Beckie Smith about the Iraq war, student politics and being banned from the Union.
Netball round up – 24/10/12
1sts vs. Newcastle 1sts: 24-36 After a well fought, well deserved game against Manchester last week, the firsts had plenty of confidence travelling to Newcastle for the 2nd match of the season. With Newcastle being promoted this season it was a must win game. Newcastle came at Leeds hard in the first quarter and [...]
Met Edge Uni in tight clash
This week the 2nd Netball hosted a powerful Leeds Met side in the Gryphons centre. The match started evenly enough. Both teams breaking through each other’s midfield defence and gaining every opportunity to score the early points. However, the home side really failed to capitalise on these early successes and this led to Met gaining [...]