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Time To Act’s Motion Passed Unanimously at AGM 2025

By Ella Simons The first motion of the evening came from Time to Act, with Becca Rumsey taking the podium, surrounded by fellow members. They stated that “the lack of mandatory consent and bystander training across the university and Students’ Union fails to create a safe and secure community for all students” and despite an apology statement from the Union, more needs to be done. … Continue reading Time To Act’s Motion Passed Unanimously at AGM 2025

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Students’ Union Finances, All is Well

By Oliver Hanlon In a speech to the AGM, Cardiff Student’s Union CEO Daniel Palmer delivered news that the Union’s finances were in improved shape, citing increased income and less debt as the contributing towards this. Income showed decent improvement from 2024 figures, having risen from £12,908,971 to £14,039,688. This has allowed for more savings and enabled spending to increase to £13,108,936 from £12,835,212 in … Continue reading Students’ Union Finances, All is Well

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News, Politics

Lindsay Whittle on his Recent By-Election Win, Reform UK, and Wales’ Oldest Cat

Image credits: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch and Oliver Hanlon Q: You’ve been in the local politics of Caerphilly for some time. Why did you start, and why have you continued? Was there a time in your life when you became invested in politics, or is it just in your nature? A: I became interested in politics following the election of … Continue reading Lindsay Whittle on his Recent By-Election Win, Reform UK, and Wales’ Oldest Cat

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Spotlight

The Best Pubs in Cardiff – A Student’s Guide to Pints, Atmosphere and Hidden Gems

As one of the UK’s top student cities, Cardiff’s Vibrant student life thrives around its pubs, playing a significant role in shaping the social scene. However, as a student, choosing the right one can be difficult. After years of living in Cardiff as a student, I feel as though I’ve finally figured out which places are genuinely enjoyable. From lively atmospheres to cosy spots that … Continue reading The Best Pubs in Cardiff – A Student’s Guide to Pints, Atmosphere and Hidden Gems

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Review

It Ends With Us: A Review

It Ends with Us is a new adaptation of Colleen Hoovers’ best-selling romance/drama book. It tells the story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who navigates her past trauma while part of a love triangle between her partner Ryle (Justin Baldoni) and her first love, Atlas (Brandon Skelnar). Colleen Hoover is a self-published author whose books became very popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, where many people … Continue reading It Ends With Us: A Review

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Opinion

Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University: What They Don’t Tell You in the Brochures

When coming to university as a first year, it’s easy to have a vision in your head of what it will be like. Deciding on which university to attend is a tough decision but researching Cardiff beforehand paints a picture of academics, an affordable and beautiful city, and exciting nightlife. All of this is definitely part of life here, however there are still some things … Continue reading Five Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University: What They Don’t Tell You in the Brochures

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