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GlossierÔÇÖs Rebrand: Discussing the Recent Diversification of GlossierÔÇÖs Image Surrounding Their Iconic Brand

Words by Estelle Belton Tchangue It happened overnight; GlossierÔÇÖs dominance filtered through all our feeds. We saw coquettish ads, ÔÇÿno-makeupÔÇÖ makeup, and the infamous Cloud Paint plastered over social media, the brand quickly became a prominent figure in the beauty industry. For many years it was impossible to not see Glossier being promoted by hundreds of influencers and claiming the spot as an aesthetically pleasing … Continue reading GlossierÔÇÖs Rebrand: Discussing the Recent Diversification of GlossierÔÇÖs Image Surrounding Their Iconic Brand

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Setlo mewn I’r Brifsygol

Words by Catrin Edith Mae cychwyn yn y Brifysgol yn gallu bod yn brofiad dychrynllyd iawn, ac yn codi pob mathau o deimladau. Erbyn hyn rydym hanner ffordd drwyÔÇÖr semestr gyntaf ac mae llawer, maeÔÇÖn debyg wedi newid yn eich bywydau, Dinas newydd, ffrindiau newydd a sawl hangover wedi bod maeÔÇÖn siwr! Er y bydd rhai ohonch chi wedi setloÔÇÖn hawdd I mewn I’r bywyd … Continue reading Setlo mewn I’r Brifsygol

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Mis hanes pobl dduon yng Nghymru

Words by Millie Stacey Mae mis Hydref yn fis pwysig yn y calendr gan ei fod yn cynrychioli mis hanes pobl dduon. Felly, beth yw ei bwrpas? Mae Mis Hanes Pobl Dduon yn ddigwyddiad blynyddol a gychwynnodd yn Unol Daleithiau America ac sy’n dyddio’n ├┤l i’r 1920au. Cafodd y digwyddiad ei dathlu am y tro gyntaf yn yr derynas unedig nol yn 1987. Nod y … Continue reading Mis hanes pobl dduon yng Nghymru

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Creative Writing

What Was Left Behind

By Tash Sood And when she left,She left you the sky,The shadows under leaves,The pins holding down the world,And the secret to pulling them outto set it all free. She hid the will behind the curtainIn a yellow envelopeIn blue ink. She left me the smell of rain,The shock of lightning,The roots of the trees that reach under housesTo tear at the foundationsand bring it … Continue reading What Was Left Behind

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Food

Bakes for Autumn

Plum Crumble Cake This has to be one of my all time favourite cakes to make, you can do it so easily,no icing required, only one mixing bowl needed. You can swap out the plums forwhatever fruit you fancy an apple/blackberry version of this would be amazingtoo. Ingredients 175g butter 175g sugar – caster or light brown will work 3 large eggs 275g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder 2 … Continue reading Bakes for Autumn

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Live Reviews, Music

Fall Out Boy @ Utilita Arena

On both occasions where I have been lucky enough to attend their shows, I have left in complete and utter awe of the raw, unrefined talent displayed by Fall Out Boy, regardless of it being some 20 years since they started out. The band honoured their pop-rock roots upon the release of their eighth, and most recent, studio album in March of this year ÔÇô … Continue reading Fall Out Boy @ Utilita Arena

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Live Reviews, Music

Art School Girlfriend @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Watching Art School Girlfriend was multisensory experience. The Wrexham-born Polly Mackey delighted the mostly dungaree-clad, girlfriend-accessorised audience. Her set had a soft and gentle sort of melodic feel, vocally, which was flanked by a strong bass line and synth undertones, giving it the atmosphere of a DnB rave; this unlikely combination provided something truly unique and fresh. In fact, it felt like there were influences … Continue reading Art School Girlfriend @ Clwb Ifor Bach

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Literature

Cheltenham Literature Festival: Women in Orwell’s World

Words by Katie Storrie Casting a new light on how women in Orwell’s worlds should be recognised and celebrated. Sandra Newman and Anna Funder discuss their new publications at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival. Orwell himself will always hold credit to his extraordinary work. I was first introduced to Animal farm and then 1984 during my teenage years and I became highly immersed in the … Continue reading Cheltenham Literature Festival: Women in Orwell’s World

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Culture

Communal Living: growing up, moving out, and moving in with others

Words by Rhiannon James Picture this: sunny blue skies, students lounging on picnic blankets on pristine lawns in front of a stately manor house with an entrance hall filled almost entirely by a glittering chandelier looking down from above. You duck as the overbearing-yet-motherly receptionist tries to smother you with a hug and a ÔÇÿgood morning dearÔÇÖ as you pass through into a grand dining … Continue reading Communal Living: growing up, moving out, and moving in with others

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What Our Contributors Are Wearing to Their Autumn Lectures

Words by Rhiannon James I love Autumn, mostly because it’s the one time of year where I can go outside in a jumper or light jacket and not freeze to death in the cold. Come winter, I will mostly likely become an indistinct figure hidden under a mass of coats, scarves, and thick woolly hats until I can resurface again in the spring. Or maybe … Continue reading What Our Contributors Are Wearing to Their Autumn Lectures

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Film & TV

What’s Your Movie Checklist This October?

Words by Carys Williams Halloween is fast approaching, and I have been getting into the spooky mood by watching soul-scaring shows and films. But for me, getting ready for Halloween isnÔÇÖt just about watching your classic horrors – itÔÇÖs a wide spectrum of viewing material, from childhood clich├®s to true crime dramas.┬á┬á┬áFirstly, the nostalgic features on my watch-list are┬áHocus Pocus,┬áCoraline┬áand┬áMonster House. IÔÇÖd imagine that the … Continue reading What’s Your Movie Checklist This October?

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Food

Review: Rosa’s Thai

In the heart of Cardiff you will come across Church Street, a lane of trendy eateries and chain restaurants, strung with fairy lights like something from a post card or a film. Among the twinkling lights and the bustling people, you can find RosaÔÇÖs Thai.  When you enter this intimate dinner spot, the first thing you notice is the cosy vibe theyÔÇÖve created. Wooden slats … Continue reading Review: Rosa’s Thai

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Halloween Week: Our Contributors’ Trend Predictions & Costume Ideas

Words by Mia Coley After what has been a crazy year so far for pop culture, costume ideas are endless. Mysocial media is filled with costume suggestions, the most popular (not surprisingly) beingthose inspired by Greta GerwigÔÇÖs masterpiece, Barbie. The movie provided so many iconic feminine and masculine looks that would be perfect forthe 31st. From the iconic 1959 original Barbie black and white swimsuit … Continue reading Halloween Week: Our Contributors’ Trend Predictions & Costume Ideas

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Interview, Live Reviews, Music

Llais Festival: Welsh Music Prize 2023

 A fun filled event promoting and celebrating the musical talents in Wales has yet again proved that the Welsh indie scene is one to watch. As part of Llais Festival, the awards ceremony for the ÔÇÿWelsh Music PrizeÔÇÖ was presented for the second time in front of a live audience presented by BBC Radio 1ÔÇÖs Sian Eleri on October 10th, at the Millennium Centre in … Continue reading Llais Festival: Welsh Music Prize 2023

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Music

S┼Án Festival 2023: In Conversation with Ani Glass

Ahead of her performance at this year’s S┼Án Festival, I had the opportunity to sit down with Welsh electronic musician Ani Glass, and chat all things South Wales, creative processes, and the genius of the late, great Martin Rushent. You released your debut solo album, Mirores, in 2020, but you were in a lot of bands before that; whatÔÇÖs your musical journey been like, and how has … Continue reading S┼Án Festival 2023: In Conversation with Ani Glass

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Culture

Sober October vs Oktoberfest: Drinking Culture at University and Alcohol-Free Things To Do in Cardiff

Words by Ellie Young It is an indisputable fact: drinking is embedded in our university culture. Week after week of society events, StudentsÔÇÖ Union nights and irrefusable pub deals foster a social life rotating around alcohol. Of course, it feels like the natural path to follow: a new place, new people and complete freedom are reason enough to point one towards the ÔÇÿsocial lubricantÔÇÖ of … Continue reading Sober October vs Oktoberfest: Drinking Culture at University and Alcohol-Free Things To Do in Cardiff

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Live Reviews, Music

Girls Pushing Buttons: A Celebration of Music, Community and Womanhood

Quench were lucky enough to be invited along to Girls Pushing Buttons, a celebration of South Wales-based electronic pop artists – Honey B McKenna, Millie Blooms and Femmebug. As well as a night of fantastic music, we also got the chance to sit down and chat with Honey and Millie about community, their musical journeys, and what they liked about South Wales’ rich and diverse … Continue reading Girls Pushing Buttons: A Celebration of Music, Community and Womanhood

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Live Reviews, Music

God Is In The TV: 20th Anniversary Celebration

┬áI didnÔÇÖt actually know very much about God Is In The TV until they sent Quench a message inviting us along to the 20th Anniversary celebration. In hindsight this seems like a bit of a misstep, because God Is In The TV is like a showcase of everything I love about the South Wales music scene, and represents everything I think the music industry should: … Continue reading God Is In The TV: 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Music

The Last Dinner Party: In Conversation with Georgia Davies

Eclectic, effervescent and ethereal are just three of the words that I would use to describe The Last Dinner Party. Having first met whilst at university, the quintetÔÇÖs exuberant styles and extraordinary performances have catapulted the band from LondonÔÇÖs live music scene to the likes of Glastonbury and the international stage. With such great success before the release of their debut album, itÔÇÖs not hard for me to say that they are indieÔÇÖs next big thing. Ahead of their performance at S┼Án Festival on the 21st of October, I was fortunate to have the chance to speak with the bandÔÇÖs bassist Georgia Davies. Continue reading The Last Dinner Party: In Conversation with Georgia Davies

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