Union Boy

For those of you who are lucky enough to read Leeds Student, there is a sketch every week entitled 'Union Boy' (Or Union Girl when we have alternated it). It is written by an anonymous member of the LS team. Last week, I was asked to attempt a version. The usual writer wrote it before I could submit my attempt, but for my first piece 0f satire, it isn't bad.

Therefore, for your viewing pleasure, I will paste that attempt here. Enjoy!

Well guys and gals, the LUU AGM swung into action this week, with a er...full house of 17 people in the audience. The meeting was so well supported that over a quarter of the audience were LS reporters.

That aside, it was one mighty fine shindig, with audit reports, an LUU reviews and a ban on debating the merits of being affiliated with the NUS. That's ok though, as that affiliation only cost the Union £47,214 last year, so it's not that important.

Nonetheless, it appears that the Union is in fine financial health, with a growing budget surplus. However, the Exec must be annoyed ... they could have forgone having their salaries cut and still had plenty of pocket money left over the buy plenty of giant globes to float around campus.

The referendum kicks off this week, and as you can see, yours truly – LS – is fully behind the motions, offering a democracy special. Actually, we've been going through the motion this week, interviewing real politicians such as David Milliband and Jack Straw.

The Referendum has never been afraid of controversial motions, and some of these will surely raise the hackles of a few on campus. However, some members of the Union must be hoping that the students are silly enough to pass one, as they will be able to make their first foray into the national media. But with all that attention, will they forget body beautiful Union girl?