Words by Ksenia Ryadnova. A writer once said “is music getting somewhere?”. A question I sometimes compare with ourselves. A dotted rhythm, a slight crescendo. The idea that one little notation can change the wholemovement of a piece entirely. A slight irregularity can make the conductor feel as if they have failed in their artistry. Failure to provide beauty, knowledge and feeling. I reconcile with … Continue reading Our Journey.
For over four years, Sex Education has entertained us with never-ending drama, love triangles and shocking plot twists, yet what it means to me is almost entirely due to the development of the loveable character Aimee Gibbs. The platform that the series secured gave the writers a responsibility that I feel they approached tastefully, exploring the impact of AimeeÔÇÖs sexual assault with such rawness and … Continue reading The Endless Lessons of Sex Education
Baby QueenÔÇÖs current tour revolves around her new album ÔÇ£Quarter Life CrisisÔÇØ, encapsulating what it feels like to reach your 20s and get hit by societal pressures to grow up and figure out who you are, while all the while battling fake internet perceptions, sexuality and dealing with (or succumbing to) the substance abuse which surrounds us. She also talks about moving away from home for … Continue reading Baby Queen @ Trinity Bristol
Words by Abbie Harper S┼Án Festival is an annual music festival in Cardiff city centre. I was fortunate enough to attend the Saturday and Sunday of this yearÔÇÖs festival, and found the atmosphere to be extremely friendly, chilled out and respectful – it was an event for both hardcore ÔÇÿmusic-headsÔÇÖ and casual fans alike, representing a range in ages, backgrounds and tastes. The artists were … Continue reading S┼Án Festival 2023
During my first week of freshers, my flatmates and I decided to break that all-so-awkward tension by having our friend psychoanalyse us. I was the first one to be examined and since we had just met, he knew only two facts about me. First, I study English Lit, and second, I am in a long-distance relationship. From those two facts alone, he gave me a … Continue reading Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
Far from being just a day to celebrate St Valentine, the 14th of February is also Library LoversÔÇÖ Day – the perfect time to reflect on books about love! Our contributors have discussed their favourite books about love and romance, and why they hold a special place in their hearts. Milk Fed- Melissa Broder by Laura Mae Possible trigger warning: Disordered eating. One of my … Continue reading Library Lovers’ Day
Words by Katie Brosnan 2022 has seen the cost-of-living crisis surge to an unprecedented level. Usually, headlines are met by retailers spending millions on their Christmas advertising, particularly John Lewis and Sports Direct. However, this year most retailers have reduced their spending significantly, showing solidarity with those struggling with costs this Christmas. The message in most Christmas adverts this year focus on the importance of family and unity, reflecting that … Continue reading Ad or Advent?
British rock giants Kasabian made an explosive return to Cardiff International Arena (formerly Motorpoint Arena), touring their new album The Alchemist’s Euphoria. Despite the awful weather that greeted us, we left the venue absolutely elated. Supporting Kasabian on this tour is The Lathums, a relatively young indie band hailing from Wigan; they were one of the best support acts I’ve ever seen. Their set was … Continue reading Review: Kasabian @ CIA 02/11/2022
18th October 2022 Joe Murphy puts a modern, relatable spin on a classic tale, and celebrates the magic of the Welsh Language in his adaptation of ShakespeareÔÇÖs A Midsummer NightÔÇÖs Dream. A story of mischief, trickery, and love triangles, ShakespeareÔÇÖs iconic play follows Hermia, Lysanna and Demetrius caught up in a love triangle, complicated further by the fairiesÔÇÖ playful love spellsÔǪ and a donkey! A … Continue reading Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Sherman Theatre
Words By Bethan Gwynne Far from shy about her stance on political and economical matters in the world, Dame Vivienne Westwood has used her creative platform to display her beliefs on these issues through the interpretive media of fashion. Whether it be subtle, or bold statements with eye-catching slogans on t-shirts, Westwood has never been a designer to remain silent on hot topics that may … Continue reading LetÔÇÖs Talk About Vivienne: The Top Political Fashion Moments On WestwoodÔÇÖs Runway.
Words by Megan Huws┬á Boris JohnsonÔÇÖs tenure as prime minister had its ups and downs, with Johnson persistently proving to the British public that he believes himself and his government above the rules and laws which they create. His resignation came after immense pressure from MPs in his own party, following JohnsonÔÇÖs decision to appoint Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite allegations of sexual … Continue reading A Tale of Tory Corruption
By Ruth Hoey The New Adult (NA) genre is a newly popularized fiction genre, with the term ÔÇÿNew AdultÔÇÖ first coined in 2009. Despite being around for over a decade, it has only now seen a rapid growth in popularity after facing harsh criticisms since its emergence. This genre is often cited to have arisen after the publication of Fifty Shades of Grey by E. … Continue reading The Emergence of New Adult Genre and its Growing Popularity
By Leah Hocking Although a rather bold departure from her previous two novels, ÔÇÿBeautiful World, Where Are YouÔÇÖ is still stamped with Sally RooneyÔÇÖs signature minimalist writing style and overarching theme – young adults struggling to make sense of the world. Her third novel features her largest cast of characters yet with four protagonists: Alice, a successful novelist; Felix, a warehouse worker; Eileen, a writer … Continue reading Book Review: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
Warning: potential spoilers Toby Fox may have dug himself into a hole. After Undertale, a game whose success came from its uniqueness and subversions of typical video game tropes, he may have made it impossible for his future projects to live up to his own success. With that said, Deltarune: Chapter 1 was a pretty strong contender. It kept UndertaleÔÇÖs signature style and complexity, but … Continue reading ‘Deltarune: Chapter 2’ – Review
We all know how popular the Bridgerton series was and if you are a book lover you probably instantly googled if the books were available only to find them sold out almost everywhere. Fear not! We have come up with a couple recommendations that will make the wait worth while! The Selection Series by Kiera Kass Words by Rosenwyn Dorrell I loved the Bridgerton books … Continue reading Read This If You Loved Bridgerton
Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr Openly queer-owned and queer-targeted businesses are few and far between, especially in the typically conformative beauty world. A lot of the time, queer people are brought to the forefront by brands alongside Pride palettes, normally for one month a year. However, weÔÇÖve compiled a list of amazing LGBTQ+ beauty brands, many of which aim to fight stereotypes and redefine the beauty … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Beauty Brands to Support
Geiriau gan Angharad Roberts. (Llun o: hercampus.com) MaeÔÇÖn anghredadwy i ddweud bod cynrychiolaeth y gymuned LGBTQ+ oÔÇÖr diwedd yn dechrau cael ei weld fwy yn y cyfryngau heddiw. Gan gyflwyno nifer o gymeriadau o fewn llyfrau, ffilmiau a’r teledu sydd yn adnabod fel pobl oÔÇÖr gymuned LGBTQ+. Er hynny, mae nifer o gymeriadau a gafodd ei ysgrifennu yn y 90au a 00au sydd yn rhan … Continue reading Cymeriadau doeddech chi ddim yn gwybod sy’n LGBTQ+
Words by Suraya Kazzuz, Header Illustration by Shafia Motaleb Following the release of the fourth season of The Crown, there has been quite a lot of backlash directed at the royal family, specifically surrounding Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The show depicts the troubling drama of CharlesÔÇÖ relationship with his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales. The show riled up feelings … Continue reading Netflix VS The Crown
As students, we use our bedroom as an opportunity to express exactly what want to say about our personalities. It is also about creating another piece of home to take with us as we embark on this journey to a young adult in the working world. We are still far from normality, so our space is more important now than ever before. We have gathered … Continue reading Bedroom Culture
Merry (week and slightly under a half till) Christmas! Do make sure that you enjoy every second of your festive break- yes even try to enjoy revising and writing essays. I for one will be listening to Last Christmas┬áevery day until the 1st of January when the work-out motivational playlist will be on everyday. Well until I make a little detour to the nearest McDonalds … Continue reading Christmas edition: Agony Aunt
