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Catcalls of Caerdydd: The Cardiff University Students #chalkingback Against Street Harassment

Trigger Warning: This article discusses street harassment and sexual assault. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed here, please contact Victim Support via their support line – 08 08 16 89 111. Interview by: Rhianna Hurren-Myers A few weeks ago, my housemate had a regular meeting with her personal tutor. To help with the claustrophobia of lockdown, she was encouraged to go … Continue reading Catcalls of Caerdydd: The Cardiff University Students #chalkingback Against Street Harassment

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A Chat With Cardiff University’s Help 4 Homeless Society…

Interview by: Rhianna Hurren-Myers In this article, Quench Features caught up with Cardiff University’s Help for Homeless Society, discussing the ways in which students can help the homeless community across the city. What is homelessness? There isnÔÇÖt one strict definition of homelessness – it comes in many forms. To be homeless means to be without a home. A home is a place that provides security, … Continue reading A Chat With Cardiff University’s Help 4 Homeless Society…

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Earth Day: The Birth of Climate Activism

By Quench Features Editor, Rhianna Hurren-Myers ÔÇ£We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost’s familiar poem, they are not equally fair. The road we have long been traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth superhighway on which we progress with great speed, but at its end lies disaster. The other fork of the road ÔÇö the one less travelled by … Continue reading Earth Day: The Birth of Climate Activism

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Kanye for President?

Trigger Warning: This article contains reference to Bipolar Disorder. If you or someone you know is affected by the mental health issues or content discussed here, please call the Samaritan’s 24 hour hotline on 116 123. By Rhianna Hurren-Myers ÔÇ£We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United … Continue reading Kanye for President?

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Invisible Illnesses II: Living with an Unseen Disability

Words by Rhianna Hurren-Myers Illustration by Amelia Field / @amelialfield The Story It was around 1am on the busiest night IÔÇÖd ever seen at CardiffÔÇÖs StudentÔÇÖs Union. Somewhere between the bar and the main stage, I had failed to notice that I had lost the friends I had come out with. Instead, I was preoccupied clumsily tugging on the door of a disabled toilet.  ÔÇ£YouÔÇÖre … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses II: Living with an Unseen Disability

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Cardiff’s Study Spaces

As our spring term assessments begin to creep up, we asked our contributors to reveal their favourite study spaces…but keep them quiet! Courtney Moody on Juno Lounge, Roath Juno Lounge is a quirky caf├® bar situated in the heart of bustling Roath in the centre of Cardiff. The lounge is formed of quirky d├®cor and a laid-back vibe, providing a complimentary space for study with comfy sofas and pine tables, allowing easy access to … Continue reading Cardiff’s Study Spaces

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Valentine’s Day – It’s Just Not That Big A Deal

By Alex Channing ItÔÇÖs inevitable that anyone who isnÔÇÖt in a relationship this ValentineÔÇÖs Day is going to feel a degree of frustration. Some more than others, but I truly think everyone will at least slightly. People around us in relationships are getting excited and passionate about all the ways they can show affection to their other half. Gifts, roses, dates, chocolates, fancy restaurants, breakfast … Continue reading Valentine’s Day – It’s Just Not That Big A Deal

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We Can’t Consent To This: The Lie of the ‘Sex Game Gone Wrong’

By Rhianna Hurren-Myers It has been almost a month since Grace MillaneÔÇÖs killer was found guilty by a unanimous jury. Over the three-week trial, he had consistently denied murder, claiming she had died ÔÇ£accidentally during sexÔÇØ. On the night of her death, he had not called the emergency services. Instead, he took photos of her body, went on another date, and then buried her in … Continue reading We Can’t Consent To This: The Lie of the ‘Sex Game Gone Wrong’

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Work Experience, Placements, Internships: Is it worth it?

We all know someone that has made the decision to spend some time in an industry sector during their degree in order to focus on their career. This article hopes to give you an honest account of what itÔÇÖs really like doing a period of work experience, whether part of your degree or otherwise. Quench Features has interviewed two Cardiff University students on two very different degree pathways to find out their thoughts… Continue reading Work Experience, Placements, Internships: Is it worth it?

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Editing: How far is too far?

By Katherine Mallett The quest for THE ÔÇÿperfect pictureÔÇÖ seems to be infinite. A plethora of editing apps that offer countless filter options, lighting settings and blurring tools. It therefore comes as no surprise that we live in a society that breeds and even feeds self-image issues. The big question is: how far is too far? A deep dive into the app-store It doesnÔÇÖt take … Continue reading Editing: How far is too far?

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Why I Vote.

A note from the Features Editor: Rhianna Hurren-Myers “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave” – Emmeline Pankhurst Last year we paid homage to 100 years since women were first given the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. A momentous occasion, and a well-deserved reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the women involved in the suffragette or suffragist movement. There is just … Continue reading Why I Vote.

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We asked Cardiff University students to tell us their biggest inspirations…

ÔÇ£As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest form of appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by themÔÇØ ÔÇô John F. Kennedy Iris Van Brunschot on… Greta Thunberg I have various role models, but with only 200 words at disposal all words must be dedicated to climate activist Greta Thunberg. I look up to Greta Thunberg because this … Continue reading We asked Cardiff University students to tell us their biggest inspirations…

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Politics, Personality, Power: One man’s curious rise to Number 10

By Phoebe Bohana In the last month, the UK political system has demonstrated very powerfully the differences between past and present political systems. Boris Johnson became leader of the Conservative party after he won over an astonishing amount of party members. How did he become the favourite to win? In this article we look at the strategic intent behind political personas and the changing media … Continue reading Politics, Personality, Power: One man’s curious rise to Number 10

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Festivals: Dance Your Way To Sustainability

By Emily SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS After attending around seven different festivals over the past four years, this summer I will be going to my eighth music festival, but for me it will be very different to my other experiences. And no, it isnÔÇÖt because I wonÔÇÖt be attending Reading Festival for the fifth year in a row (unfortunately, IÔÇÖm not so keen on the pop-dominated line … Continue reading Festivals: Dance Your Way To Sustainability

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Mind the Football Pay Gap

By Sarah Belger ItÔÇÖs not exactly a recent discovery that women statistically earn less than men, even when doing the same job. It is however more surprising that this is also the case when women are arguably performing better. With their success in this yearÔÇÖs WomenÔÇÖs World Cup, the US National WomenÔÇÖs Team (USNWT) have now won the tournament an astonishing four times; meanwhile their … Continue reading Mind the Football Pay Gap

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