By Laura Mae My favourite hate-read needs no introduction. The movies dominated basically every aspect ofsociety in the years that the franchise peaked; not only capturing the hearts of pre-teen girlseverywhere, but provoking strong criticisms from many people. The Twilight saga. I initially read the books in my teenage years and recently revisited them due to the recentrelease of ÔÇÿMidnight SunÔÇÖ. I donÔÇÖt recall what … Continue reading Our Favorite Hate Reads
Words and Image by Craig Strachan A frosty evening on Womanby street brings in a subdued crowd made quiet by the cold. Holly Humberstone soon expelled such frigidity, the natural warmth of her vocals seemingly bringing this room back to life. The 21-year-old is embarking on her first headline tour, originally scheduled for pre-Covid but (as with everything) was postponed. If anything that has played … Continue reading Holly Humberstone @ Clwb Ifor Bach- Live Review (4/11/21)
By Rowan Davies ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Where the f*** am I? The first spoken line from Pablo Larra├¡nÔÇÖs Spencer, and the first sentence I muttered to myself as the credits rolled. Every detail from cinematography to score was meticulously choreographed which, ultimately, crafted a beautifully sombre portrait of the peopleÔÇÖs princess. As the camera casts a birdÔÇÖs eye shot over an aesthetically depressing Sandringham Estate, DianaÔÇÖs desire … Continue reading Review: Spencer
I think itÔÇÖs too bad that Netflix only released ÔÇÿSex EducationÔÇÖ in 2019. It would have saved me a lot of embarrassing Google searches and maybe even have dispelled some of the stigma around the big S-E-X and all matters associated with it. Created by Laurie Nunn, ÔÇÿSex EducationÔÇÖ takes viewers to Moordale Secondary School, whereÔÇö in the words of Eric Eong ÔÇöÔÇ£everyone is either … Continue reading Is the Netflix Series, ‘Sex Education’ really Sexually Educational?
Words by Lucia Cubb Uniform has been a long and widely debated topic ÔÇô should we be able to dress as we want, or should we stick to the rules and continue quietly? Following the newest season of the popular tv series Sex Education, there has been more of an open discussion surrounding gender expression and its relation to clothing and whether self-expression is limited … Continue reading Are Schools Crushing Creative Expression?
By Emma Williams Truthfully, I used to think that wanting to know what books celebrities were reading was a strange trend; after all, celebrities are just normal people, arenÔÇÖt they? I did not understand that reading the same literature as the people who inspire them enables people to feel more connected to their idols, until one of my own, Harry Styles, began making recommendations. My … Continue reading Celebrities and Book Recommendations
By Amy Leadbitter So, what makes the perfect fit? What makes a bra just right? Bras seem to be the bane of many peopleÔÇÖs existence. Feeling uncomfortable, with digging straps and a sore back. What if it didnÔÇÖt have to be this way? Unfortunately, research suggests almost 80% of people are wearing the wrong size bra. It is something many wear every day for the … Continue reading Goldilocks and the World of Bras
Words By Eve Davies Photoshop in marketing is no secret. It only takes a few seconds of scrolling through Instagram to be inundated with retouched advertisements posted by influencers, celebrities, and fashion and beauty brands. Skin is smoothed over, features are altered, body shapes and sizes are tweaked to look ÔÇÿflawlessÔÇÖ, presenting unattainable body image ideals to men and women of all ages, all over … Continue reading PHOTOSHOP NO MORE: The Brands That Are Saying No To Image Editing
Words by Pui Kuan Cheah Illustration by Shafia Motaleb (@artsyfifi) One of the biggest news that engulfed the music industry, and subsequently transformed the way musicians dealt with their records and labels, was the dispute between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun over the master rights to her first six albums (recap: thatÔÇÖs 2006ÔÇÖs Taylor Swift all the way to 2017ÔÇÖs Reputation). This was in fact … Continue reading Taylor’s Version: How Taylor Swift is reclaiming her art.
by Alexa Price It goes without saying that the constant developments of the modern world is changing our reading habits, and that books have proven themselves to be pretty versatile! Today reading is much more accessible and can be done impressively with a simple touch of a button. While the internet gives readers a wider range of reading materials than your local bookshop, one has … Continue reading How is technology changing our reading habits
By Eszter Gurbicz A few weeks ago I decided to hop on the bandwagon and watch the new worldwide success Netflix show everyone was talking about: Squid Game. Not surprisingly, it didnÔÇÖt take long to finish the series but doesn’t this happen all the time? Something becomes popular and everyone starts watching it, regardless of whether they are interested in the theme or not. We … Continue reading To The Top Of The Leaderboard: Squid GameÔÇÖs Worldwide Success
Words by Rume Otuguor Beauty to your door Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Refills of your must-have make-up and skincare products delivered to your door without even having to step a foot out of the house. Sounds almost too good to be true. Yet Boots have teamed up with Deliveroo to turn your wishful beauty dreams into a tangible reality. The news … Continue reading Beauty Delivery Services
Words by Rowan Davies I just wanted to give a pleasant reminder that we did once used to be saner than we are nowÔÇÖ; Paloma Faith addresses her crowd as she takes to the stage for her Cardiff gig, a delightful conclusion to a gloomy Monday in October and a refreshing way to start the week. When we were offered the opportunity to attend Paloma … Continue reading Paloma Faith @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff- Live Review (18/10/21)
By Laura Mae All The Bright Places- Jennifer Niven All The Bright Places is a heartwarming Young Adult novel about unlikely friendships, love, and dealing with individual hardships. The book is written in alternating points of view of the two main characters; Violet Markey, one of the most popular girls in school, and Theodore Finch, a social outcast. The two are paired together for a … Continue reading Our Favourite Books Related to Mental Health
By Francesca Ionescu As we, readers, have become more socially aware, our standards for what we read have changed. A book could be brilliant, but if it ignores the diverse world we live in, it raises the question whether we should pressure authors into being more aware of their writing and their audience. Diversity needs to come naturally. A huge issue lately in media seems … Continue reading The Fault in our Fiction: Lack of Diversity and Representation in Literature
Friendship breakups on occasion hurt more than romantic ones do. Is it that something goes fatally wrong or do people simply just grow apart? My best-friend cheated on me. The man involved is irrelevant, I did not care about what he did, I was already done with him. It was her. Her choice of him over me, her dismissal of why I was upset, the … Continue reading Platonic Breakups
By Joshua Allen Wales is more than well known for having some of the most stunning views in the UK, so it was only natural that when it came to choosing a location for the staggering conclusion to the Harry Potter series, that a part of it came to Wales. Freshwater West, located in Pembrokeshire, was already a popular spot amongst those both visiting or … Continue reading On Location in Wales: Freshwater West
Alexa Price Yn anffodus maeÔÇÖr canrifoedd diwethaf wedi gweld lleihad sylweddol yn y nifer o siaradwyr yr iaith Cymraeg yng Nghymru. Esblygodd yr iaith Cymraeg oÔÇÖr ieithoedd Llydewig a Chernyweg, sydd yn dyddio yn ├┤l i ddiwrnodau’r Celtiaid. Cymraeg felly yw un o ieithoedd henaf Ewrop. MaeÔÇÖr iaith wedi chwarae rhan fawr yn helpu siapio ein hanes a diwylliant cyfoethog, felly i weld yr iaith … Continue reading Pam ddylen ni siarad y Gymraeg?
Words by Josie Waddington As the harsh realities of fast fashion and its unethical practices have come to light, it is safe to say that the second-hand clothes movement is a positive and progressive step towards a sustainable society here in the UK. As a trend, vintage fashion has boomed significantly since the 2020 summer lockdown – specifically in young adults who would now probably … Continue reading Vinted ÔÇô is this new pre-loved shopping app as good as it claims to be?
Words by Will Jones The August bank holiday marked the return of PortsmouthÔÇÖs Victorious Festival ÔÇô the UKÔÇÖs largest metropolitan festival. More importantly, for myself at least, it marked my return to weekend music events, something that I was unreservedly excited for. Victorious prides itself on sculpting a music experience that remains central to the community that hosts it. In an attempt to reflect the … Continue reading Victorious Festival 2021- Concert Review
