Gallowglass review: a play that fails to offer the promised thrills

andreagainiJanuary 31, 2018February 1, 2018

Interviewing Cardiff street artist Pluzbrut

by Lauren Daly What was it like growing up doing graffiti? I remember growing up seeing these huge and really inspiring communist walls that had been done during the 70┬┤s revolution to end the dictatorship we had in Portugal. I first started painting in my garage. I painted for 5 years and I had these huge layers of paint on the wall because I wasnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Interviewing Cardiff street artist Pluzbrut

charlotteclarkJanuary 28, 2018

New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

Last week Las Iguanas, Mill Lane, re-launched their restaurant, with a new look and a tweaked menu, and here at Quench we went to check it out! We were greeted by a bustle of people, food, colour, and energetic girls clad in feathers, and a waitress who seated us. From the minute we sat down, we were well-looked after, with our cocktail order taken almost … Continue reading New Year, New Las Iguanas – A Relaunch Review

Features

Jazz Up Your Uni Room: Student Homeware Challenge

Bored of staring at the plain walls in your halls or student housing? Wish you could make your roomÔÇª well, more ÔÇÿyouÔÇÖ, but donÔÇÖt know where to start? Or are you simply guilty of spending hours scrolling through aesthetically pleasing home d├®cor on Pinterest, saving posts to your ÔÇÿroom inspoÔÇÖ board? Well, listen up students. I have just the thing for you. Creating a personalized … Continue reading Jazz Up Your Uni Room: Student Homeware Challenge

RachelJanuary 27, 2018September 10, 2019

rachelnurse1January 26, 2018May 23, 2020

How to Make the Most of Next Term

Although exams are all on our brains, it is still important to have time to reflect on this term so far and set yourself goals for next term. Therefore, (early, I know), I have answered a few questions from our contributors to help you get the most out of your┬ánext term at Cardiff University. If youÔÇÖd like to email me a question or to ask … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Next Term

charlotteclarkJanuary 22, 2018

TramSHRED at Tramshed

Here at Quench Food, we indulged over the festive season. So when we got an invite to go down to Tramshred at Tramshed, a HIIT workout followed by prosecco and a healthy brunch, we were excited to attend. So we turned up, eager to get to the end of that hour of sweating so we could sink a glass of bubbly and eat some tasty … Continue reading TramSHRED at Tramshed

charlotteclarkJanuary 22, 2018January 22, 2018

Gassy’s: The Relaunch.

It’s back! New name (RIP “JackÔÇÖs”), new image (hellooooo sexy purple), and a new menu (donÔÇÖt worry, not all your old favourites are gone) ÔÇô welcome to the sparkly new GassyÔÇÖs. Still situated on that busy Salisbury Rd corner, you will be unable to miss it as you walk by, with its bright purple and rainbow design! Step inside and youÔÇÖll be welcomed by our … Continue reading Gassy’s: The Relaunch.

mollyjacksonJanuary 20, 2018January 20, 2018

Film Review Episode One: Star Wars – The Last Jedi

So you may have heard about this little thing called Star Wars and the recent instalment The Last Jedi. With a wide range of different opinions and reviews, we thought it best to ask what our Quench contributors had to say about the galaxy far, far away… (oh and there’s spoilers ahead) Star Wars has been a part of my life for as long as … Continue reading Film Review Episode One: Star Wars – The Last Jedi

mollyjacksonJanuary 20, 2018February 20, 2018

Film Review Episode Two: Star Wars ÔÇô The Last Jedi

So you may have heard about this little thing called┬áStar Wars┬áand the recent instalment┬áThe Last Jedi. With a wide range of different opinions and reviews, we thought it best to ask what our Quench contributors had to say about the galaxy far, far awayÔÇª (oh and thereÔÇÖs spoilers ahead) The one feature I personally value over all else in a film is the story: what … Continue reading Film Review Episode Two: Star Wars ÔÇô The Last Jedi

Music

LIVE REVIEW: Paramore @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

Words by:┬áJessica Bragg The 11th of January 2018 is a date I am unlikely to forget. Attending ParamoreÔÇÖs third live performance of the year, left me with a recharged zest for life (and 80s pop hits). The Tennessee rock band have recently dropped their latest album After Laughter and have been promoting their latest songs. However, the 80s synth pop sound they carry cleverly contrasts … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Paramore @ The Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff

erinbrownJanuary 17, 2018

andreagainiJanuary 11, 2018

The Band review: An inequivocable success!

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿå by Maxwell Modell Wales Millennium Centre, 9th January 2018 A Take That musical! Why has no one ever thought of that before? After all, jukebox musicals are all the rage at the moment, from Abba to Queen to Michael Jackson to The Beatles, everyoneÔÇÖs got one and Take That are practically a British institution, so it was only right they got their shot with … Continue reading The Band review: An inequivocable success!

Culture, Film & TV

#CULTURETRIP: Exploring the Bollywood Culture

By Nisaa Hawa Just imagine films with vibrant song and dances, culture of beauty and ethnic tradition and love so magical itÔÇÖs dreamlike. Watching a Bollywood film will make you become a part of the cultural drama, as well as the passion to live, embrace life and embrace Indian ethnicity. History B-olly-woodÔÇªB-olly-wood. Let the name roll off your tongue and slip into your mind, where … Continue reading #CULTURETRIP: Exploring the Bollywood Culture

andreagainiJanuary 11, 2018January 10, 2018

andreagainiJanuary 2, 2018

Bringing Youth to the Museum: An interview with Sarah Younan

by Abbie Rands Sarah Younan is the new Youth Coordinator for National Museum Wales and she is devising various projects to encourage young people to get more involved in museums and heritage. ÔÇÿHi Sarah, tell us about the Youth in Museums project!ÔÇÖ ÔÇÿThe project is lottery funded as part of an initiative called ÔÇÿKick the DustÔÇÖ. The National Museum is the only heritage centre in … Continue reading Bringing Youth to the Museum: An interview with Sarah Younan

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The Year of the Bitcoin – A Cryptocurrency Crash Course

Imagine a currency you canÔÇÖt hold in your hands; a single coin is currently worth over ┬ú10,000, more than ten times what it was worth this time last year. That is bitcoin. According to GoogleÔÇÖs Year in Search 2017, bitcoin was the second most popular news search in 2017, with ÔÇÿHow to buy BitcoinÔÇÖ being the third most popular ÔÇÿHow ToÔÇªÔÇÖ search. The word floats … Continue reading The Year of the Bitcoin – A Cryptocurrency Crash Course

rebeccacornishDecember 31, 2017July 4, 2018

mollyjacksonDecember 25, 2017December 25, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 25 – ‘The Snowman’

The Snowman is iconic, synonymous with Christmas. Pure unadulterated happiness is all that exudes from this animated film. Based on the best-selling childrenÔÇÖs book by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman has been engrained in British Christmas culture from the very moment it aired on the BBC in 1982. The renowned Walking in the Air song, sung by choirboy Peter Auty (commonly mistaken for Aled Jones) which … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 25 – ‘The Snowman’

mollyjacksonDecember 24, 2017December 24, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 24 – ‘Harry Potter’ series

I solemnly swear I am wishing you a Merry Christmas It was impossible to pick a single Harry Potter film for this countdown, so IÔÇÖve decided to look at the entire series. What better time of year to sit down and watch the boy who lived and the Gryffindor gang prepare to fight ÔÇÿYou-Know-WhoÔÇÖ? ThereÔÇÖs just that Christmas feeling you get when watching the films … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 24 – ‘Harry Potter’ series

Album Reviews, Music

Musical Advent Calendar #24 Khalid – American Teen

American born singer songwriter Khalid stormed his way into the music scene in 2016 with his first single ÔÇ£LocationÔÇØ, and in 2017 he released his debut album American Teen. His distinguished and refreshing sound of contemporary R&B, infused with soul, is making waves throughout the music industry; earlier this year he supported Lorde on her worldwide tour, and it has recently been announced that he … Continue reading Musical Advent Calendar #24 Khalid – American Teen

rowanleesDecember 24, 2017January 3, 2018

mollyjacksonDecember 23, 2017December 22, 2017

Quenchmas Countdown: Day 23 – ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’

Merry Christmas ya filthy animalÔÇª and a happy new year! Love it or hate it, it cannot be denied that Home Alone has earned its place as one of the most iconic Christmas movies. What sums up Christmas better than watching little Kevin McCallister completely destroying the lives of burglars Marv and Harry? Well, Home Alone 2 of course! Home Alone 2 sees the return … Continue reading Quenchmas Countdown: Day 23 – ‘Home Alone 2: Lost in New York’