Words by Hansa Tote Diwali is known as the ÔÇÿfestival of lightsÔÇÖ (coming from the Sanskrit word ÔÇÿdipavaliÔÇÖ┬ámeaning row of lights) and is celebrated by over a billion people all over the world, all gathering to honour the triumph of good over evil and the victory of light over dark.┬á The significance of Diwali in religion It is the biggest festival in India, being observed … Continue reading Celebrating Diwali
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
Autumn invites us to explore stories that match the seasonÔÇÖs mood. From eerie mysteries to timeless classics, we have created a list of book recommendations that our contributors have suggested. The experience of reading a book in autumn can evoke immense nostalgia as we crave home comforts. We hope you find some inspiration among these recommendations. These autumn reads promises to transport you to captivating … Continue reading Autumn Reads: The Best Books to Read this Season.
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
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
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
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
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
Words by Katie Storrie The one thing that excites me most about travelling is that it not only allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures and experiences, but also allows you to connect with people from across the world both online and in person. I have always reached out to travel influencers and social media to gain insight into travel. The online community is … Continue reading How Virtual Communities Inspire Aspiring Travellers
After a band or artist takes time off, it can be difficult for them to maintain loyal and passionate fans. However, that was not the case for JLS. On the 30th of October, JLS made their anticipated return to Wales, with their first night of two in the Utilita Arena Cardiff. After the phenomenal success of their comeback tour in 2021, I had very high … Continue reading JLS @ Utilita Arena
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
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
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?
Words by Martha Godivala. Someone is agonisingOver the artefacts inHer Museum of Ancient History. There, is a showcase:A preserved corduroy hat andSome posed photographs of happy peopleDates handwritten on the back.Delicate remains of shrivelled up flowers with thorny stems and crunchy petals.*DO NOT TOUCH*┬áA note once secretly passed in a classroom, and┬áPoems a dead boy wrote. What a display! Stayed there for years, never changed.Perfectly … Continue reading Artefacts
As a well-publicised feature of this yearÔÇÖs Llais festival, an evening ÔÇ£celebrating Joni MitchellÔÇØ was in high attendance at Wales Millennium Centre. The evening boasted the first complete performance of 2001 album Both Sides Now in this country. It was undertaken by the talents of The BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, plus singers Charlotte Church, Laura Mvula, ESKA, Georgia Ruth and Olivia Chaney. With new … Continue reading Both Sides Now: Celebrating Joni Mitchell @ Llais Festival
Punk Rock Factory started their ÔÇÿItÔÇÖs just a stage weÔÇÖre going throughÔÇÖ EU & UK tour with a bang last night in Bristol. Combining nostalgic throwbacks and childrenÔÇÖs music with a contemporary pop-punk sound, their innovative twist has opened new possibilities for alternative music. Whilst fairly new to the scene after gaining popularity through TikTok, IÔÇÖd argue their stage presence was nothing short of energetic, engaging, and … Continue reading Punk Rock Factory @ SWX Bristol
There were many a pair of shimmering rhinestone-adorned cowboy boots at Clwb Ifor Bach on Saturday the 14th of October. Between Eleri, launching her newly released album The Carnival, and support acts Katie Lou and Megan Lee, jewel-covered footwear was in abundance. The sublime, carefree self-expression the cowboy boot has come to be associated with was evident in all acts’ performances, but is best typified … Continue reading Eleri @ Clwb Ifor Bach
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
Words by Annie Tallis ÔÇÿI have such a crush on her, but like a friend crushÔÇÖ, I overheard one woman confess in the queue into Cheltenham Townhall. There is a distinct feeling that the over 1000 of us that turned out at 6pm on a Sunday evening feel a similar sort of love for Elizabeth Day. We all wait in anticipation for her words on … Continue reading Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day: A review
By Caitlin Wildgoose-Davis Every girl is an egg box. A container. WeÔÇÖre all born with the potential to grow life, but this might not happen when weÔÇÖre girlfriends or wives. Our lives might not match up, might not be in line with the moment in time ÔÇô the moment in time that it happensÔǪ that our bodies become homes. We might be teenagers, babies ourselves. We might not yet … Continue reading Egg Box
