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Food

Review: Rhostio Speciality Coffee

words by Jessica Fotheringham Rhostio speciality coffee definitely takes the┬áÔÇÿspecialityÔÇÖ into consideration when making more than just their coffee.┬áThis gem of a coffee shop sits in the centre of Cathays,┬ájust an eleven minute walk from the Cardiff University Students Union building, and is certainly hard to miss.┬á Their modern exterior┬ácreates the allure that leads to their beautiful interior of open-brick┬áwalls, plant-potted greenery, and┬ácushioned wooden┬áseating.┬áIn addition, … Continue reading Review: Rhostio Speciality Coffee

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Travel

Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

words and image by Eve Davies While it is comforting to see familiar chain companies or franchises whilst in a foreign country, it is important to consider their impact on the local economy of your destination of choice. I get it: youÔÇÖre tired, sweaty, and starving after a long journey and the idea of a McDonaldÔÇÖs really hits the spot, but itÔÇÖs not always the … Continue reading Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

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Features, Live Reviews

Review: Act One Variety Night: A Night of Nostalgia

words by Eve Davies In aid of Ty HafanÔÇÖs ChildrenÔÇÖs Hospice, on Sunday 19 February, Act One held its annual Variety Night. Having attended a couple of Act One shows previously, I was delighted to be invited along to review their matinee performance of Variety Night ÔÇô and it certainly didnÔÇÖt disappoint.  Act One presented ÔÇÿA Night of NostalgiaÔÇÖ to match their chosen charity this … Continue reading Review: Act One Variety Night: A Night of Nostalgia

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Travel

TripAdvisor Top Travel Destinations 2022

words by Megha Roy Ever since the pandemic came over the globe in 2020, travelling halted for millions of people for over a year. People seemed to have been caged in their homes, but in 2022, the scenario has seen a change. The world is recovering now and that has given the travel lovers the time and freedom to plan holidays. Trip Advisor, one of the leading travel websites, unveiled ÔÇÿThe Best of the … Continue reading TripAdvisor Top Travel Destinations 2022

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Features

Restriction or Responsibility: The Universities purging “challenging” books to protect student

Has cancel culture been taken a step too far with universities banning books from literature syllabuses? How do we differentiate between protection and censorship?┬á It seems that 1081 trigger warnings were not enough. During the summer, an investigation found that academic institutions are now excluding ÔÇÿchallengingÔÇÖ books from their literature syllabuses altogether.  The Times issued freedom of information (FOI) requests to 140 UK universities, and … Continue reading Restriction or Responsibility: The Universities purging “challenging” books to protect student

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Food, Live Reviews

bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

words by Eve Davies bigmoose is no average coffee company, their story goes deep, and their purpose is admirable. We were lucky to be invited down to the shop for some [great] coffee, [delicious] homemade food, and a chat about what bigmoose is all about. Situated in the centre of Cardiff just off Queen Street, bigmoose coffee co. is a thriving, non-profit coffee shop. They … Continue reading bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

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Travel

Home Away From Home

words by Eve Davies Hiraeth (noun) more than mere homesickness, hiraeth is a longing for oneÔÇÖs homeland and an expression of the bond felt with your home country when youÔÇÖre away from it. Having grown up with feelings of homesickness that prevented me from staying even one night at a friendsÔÇÖ house, this welsh word resonates with me deeply. However, as I have grown older, I … Continue reading Home Away From Home

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