By Cynthia Vera There used to be a time when I used to believe that America was best country in the world. I believed it was the Land of the Free. I guess as a young immigrant from a British-colonised African country, I had no other choice than to believe otherwise. I am from a ÔÇ£developingÔÇØ country after all, so how can I not idealise and romanticise a country … Continue reading Stop Killing Us
Back in July 2019, Disney sent the world went into mass hysteria when it was announced that actress and singer of R&B duo Chloe x Halle, Halle Bailey would be playing Ariel in the live action remake of the 1989 classic, The Little Mermaid. The mere thought of an African American talented and very much capable artist portraying a pale-skinned, blue-eyed, and red-haired princess with … Continue reading #NotMyMermaid – A step too far
Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to sexual assault and rape. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed, the Survivors Trust offers support to the victims and survivors of sexual assault. Call 08088 010818 By Sarah Harris On February 24th, after a long and complicated legal battle, the once movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, was finally found guilty and … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein
By Amy King Following the countless Extinction Rebellion protests, film festivals and multiple other activist platforms, a number of arrests have been made against these activists fighting for a declared climate emergency. Emma*, a 19-year-old Extinction Rebellion activist from Bath, was one of those people. At the London Rebellion on the 9th October 2019, Emma was taken under arrest for causing disruption in the area … Continue reading Interview with an XR Activist
By Ella Rowe-Hall Today, female fitness seems to be becoming greatly prominent within society. More and more women are getting fit and playing sports, and celebrities and fitness fanatics seem to be continuously brandishing their own fitness journeys across our social media screens. But what is this so-called female fitness revolution, and why now? After the introduction of womenÔÇÖs birth control in 1961 and the … Continue reading The Female Fitness Revolution
By Sarah Belger 29th February. It only comes around once every four years, but itÔÇÖs crazy to look back and see how things have changed since our last leap day in 2016. Our world has changed in so many ways. Donald Trump was elected President of the Unites States and 3 years later almost impeached. The European migrant crisis has continued to develop, and climate … Continue reading Healing the Brexit Divide
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
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
On the 21st of November, the Student Union was filled with a with roaring applause from hundreds of students, as Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs pro-choice motion was passed with a majority vote. The result was monumental and a moment of overwhelming pride for Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs students; especially women. Initially, when I first decided to interview Isadora Sinha – the women who proposed the pro-choice motion to the … Continue reading Interview: Isadora Sinha, the Woman Who Made Waves in the Pro-choice Motion
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’
Photography and words by Luisa De la Concha Montes On Tuesday the 26th of November, Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Law Society held their first ever Diversity Event. The purpose of this panel of discussion was to allow speakers to talk about their experiences as LGBTQ+, BAME, and Women individuals; and through this, raise awareness on the issues that specific social groups face in the workplace. According to … Continue reading Inclusivity in the Workplace: Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Law Society Host Their First Diversity Event
By Rebecca Astill Being a people pleaser isnÔÇÖt an altogether bad thing. The clue is in the name ÔÇô people like you, because you keep everyone happy. But as Eminem may have said (or those 2013 cringy quote accounts may have made him up saying), ÔÇÿif you have enemies, good, that means you stood up for something, sometime in your life.ÔÇÖ The essence of this … Continue reading Why We Need to Stop People Pleasing
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?
By Lottie Ennis The BBC provides an impartial and independent news which holds itself to an incredibly high standard. The broadcasting service is traditionally known for its values of a crystal clear and purely information-based articles and is the oldest broadcasting news service in the world. Considering the fractious world we live in, a truly impartial news outlet is a valuable resource, as, with the … Continue reading Should the BBC still be focused on impartiality?
By Rebecca Astill Accents are an intrinsic part of our identities. They broadcast where weÔÇÖre from, where our parents are from, where we grew up, and other influences on our upbringing. If the only base difference of accents is geographical location, why are some accents perceived as more attractive or professional than others? Why is it that young people disguise their accents in job interviews? … Continue reading Accents and their Impacts
By Mike O’Brien Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to mental illness and suicide. If you or someone you know is affected by mental health issues or the content discussed, please call the Samaritan’s 24 hour hotline on 116 123. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) offers support to men between 17:00 and 00:00 on 0800 58 58 58. An introduction ThisÔÇÖll be … Continue reading Diagnosis is Victory: A No-BS Guide to Cardiff’s Mental Healthcare
Nidhi Pattni A lot of us apply to university with a laundry list of doubts and apprehensions: What will the city be like? Will I make friends? Is this the right place for me? These are common questions that an FAQ section on the university website can help out with to ease your mind. But some of us have a longer list of intense, excruciating … Continue reading Do We Really Know What Social Anxiety Is? #MentalHealthWeek
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?
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.
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…
