Michaela Roper joined The Tab in 2023, during her first year at the University of Liverpool. After 6 months, she then went on to become Editor in Chief. She has previous experience writing for a local established newspaper in her hometown, where she became a published journalist, covering stories of all styles and popularity
Michaela graduated with a First Class Degree in Communication & Media from the University of Liverpool in July 2026. She has hopes to work in the music and culture industry and is always looking for new opportunities to show off her writing across different outlets!
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There’s a Peep Show character and quizzer from The Chase fighting this year?
Lemon and sugar on a crepe gives off huge classics vibes, sorry
A voluntary severance scheme has been launched to combat a forecasted budget deficit
Ewan Blair was sentenced on February 5th following two separate incidents of sexual assault
Applications will close on Sunday 9th February at 5pm – don’t forget!
How are we supposed to survive in this economy if it’s less than the price of a coffee and a sweet treat?
Six arrests were made at the scene near the School of Art and Design this afternoon
Take this as your sign to use your intuition and check your post box more often
Come along to our open meeting at The Fly on Monday 3rd February at 6pm
Times Higher Education have boosted the university up from 168th in 2024
Gavin and Stacey don’t even end up together?!
‘I genuinely feel like I am at home now’
Defence firms have blamed campus protesters for a decline in their student recruitment figures
The ‘dangling’ intruder racked up nearly 550k views on TikTok
For when those 54321 doubles get a little bit too much
You have to buy me one fat frog every time you text your ex next year
‘As students, we feel neglected and unsupported in this situation’
UoL can’t stop taking the crown for drug-related rankings this year
Guys, WTF is going on in the North West?
‘Whilst we want you to have a good time, we also want to make sure you’re staying safe’
Liverpool students marched towards the future this week with the Reclaim the Night campaign
‘We can’t cook, we can’t use the toilet, we can’t have a bath’
Does anyone know where to get scabies cream from? Asking for a friend x
Move over TOWIE, there’s a new reality show in town – literally
The achievement celebrates John Moores’ forces-friendly credentials
Head over to @thetabliverpool on Instagram to enter our giveaway with Cool It Events
Threesomes, dildos and mouse infestations – sounds like the dream to me
Average weeknight activities in Horizon apparently x
A few friendly mice never hurt anyone, right?
Some might say I’m entering my grandma era x
The societies were created at both the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University
A new statement outlined support for students affected by the society
The available roles are News Editor, Social Media Editor and TikTok Editor
Attention! Open meeting at The Guild at 6pm on Wednesday September 25th!
Understanding the long-term effects of fat frogs from The Raz remains a mystery x
‘We are a city centre campus and it is exam time – respect for others is non-negotiable’
Management were escorted into the Sydney Jones library after students occupied the Brett Building
‘Tay Day’ will be held on June 12th ahead of the Eras Tour in Liverpool
I think I’m the poster stealer wbu x
Alexa? Play Stereotypes by Blur on Spotify
If semester one and two weren’t your vibe, it’s time to make a comeback as summer approaches
This year I’m giving up… literally x
The next three months of your life WILL be dedicated to house hunting x