Panelists speak on Urdu poet Parveen Shakir
by Thomas Chau On 21 November, LSESU Modern Languages Society hosted a panel event on the work of Urdu poet…
LSE Women: Tackling the stereotype of queerness in rugby
“It’s not gay if it’s rugby,” is a tactless phrase I’ve heard uttered multiple times by the Men’s Rugby team,…
LSESU political societies debate on General Election
by Florit Shoihet Weeks before the UK general election, about 40 LSE students gathered on 20 November to watch a…
One month on from Black Bloc Day: HK student campaigners juggle community tensions, identity, and going home whilst Minouche visits Beijing
Director Dame Minouche Shafik may have ruffled some feathers with her recent travel plans. As the stakes climb for LSESU’s…
LSE Limelight #5: Reflections on Green Week
“Students are the most important stakeholders of LSE. When students feel that they aren’t being taught how to deal with…
LSE Limelight #4: Emilia!
“She was the first female published poet in the UK and she’s led this incredible life, but the only thing that has been…
Seeing both sides: bisexual masculinities and the bi experience
Two weeks ago, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health released the findings from a 2014/15 health survey on sexual orientation. The…
Arlo Parks: Arlo will go far(lo)
For our sad generation, Arlo Parks could be a shining light. She’s an emerging London-based artist who produces dreamy tunes…
Homophobia: a Western export
illustration by Christina Ivey Homophobia is a Western export, a violent by-product of expanding Christendom to the colonies. It all…
Patsy – A heartbreakingly restorative story of sacrifice ★★★★
Nicole Dennis-Benn’s vivid portrayal of motherhood, racism, womanhood, and sexuality is the timely story of an undocumented immigrant, Patsy, who…
