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Consent: Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

In the years following the MeToo movement, there have been great strides in our collective societal understanding of what consent should look like. It is now included in our sex education curriculums – the importance of gaining consent, the need for it to be enthusiastic and informed. It is now the norm that there should be no ambiguity about if your sexual partner said ÔÇ£yesÔÇØ. … Continue reading Consent: Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

Paris, Milan, Cathays: Current Fashion Trends In The Student Centre Of Cardiff

Paris, Milan, Cathays: Current Fashion Trends In The Student Centre Of Cardiff 

Words by Sadie Smith┬á Autumn has gone and taken strategically layered outfits with it, leaving behind bundled-up students stumbling their way through windy Cathays. Puffer coats, joggers, and oversized scarves have seized the Cardiff student population; famed for their ability to provide cozy vibes in a way that a trench coat simply canÔÇÖt.  If you choose to venture out to Lidl, a life hack predominantly … Continue reading Paris, Milan, Cathays: Current Fashion Trends In The Student Centre Of Cardiff┬á

Eradication Festival ’23 @ Fuel

Eradication Festival is a 3-day extreme metal event which takes place in Cardiff every year. This year I was lucky enough to attend SaturdayÔÇÖs show to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, and I have to say; it must have been one of the best shows IÔÇÖve ever been to. IÔÇÖve been into the extreme subgenres of metal since my early teenage years but never attended many … Continue reading Eradication Festival ’23 @ Fuel

Digital Detox

Words by Charlie Price We live in a modern society of constant technological progression and rapidly evolving social media cultures. As humans we are not naturally ÔÇÿprogrammedÔÇÖ to cooperate with such an increasingly virtual world, yet we are becoming ever more reliant on our personal technology for everyday activities and social survival in the 21st century.┬á Nevertheless this can be immensely unhealthy behaviour and every … Continue reading Digital Detox

The Endless Lessons of Sex Education

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 Queen @ Trinity Bristol

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

Met Gala 2024 Theme Explained: Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion

On Wednesday 8th November, Vogue revealed the upcoming theme for their annual fashion showcase and exhibition; Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. The Meta Gala, held on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, raises funds for the Costume Institute. The prestigious event is attended by the biggest names in fashion, as well as a plethora of famous faces: the … Continue reading Met Gala 2024 Theme Explained: Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion

Coming Out of Your Hometown

Why does it seem like so many people come out while at university? A new social circle and a fresh start can mean that people become less apprehensive about other peopleÔÇÖs reactions, whilst also having the opportunity to build more queer friendships and relationships. As I was entering my first year, I would probably describe my situation as having one foot in the closet and … Continue reading Coming Out of Your Hometown

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Celebrating Diwali

Words by Hansa Tote Diwali is known as the ÔÇÿfestival of lightsÔÇÖ (coming from the Sanskrit word ÔÇÿdipavaliÔÇÖ┬ámeaning row of lights) and is celebrated by over a billion people all over the world, all gathering to honour the triumph of good over evil and the victory of light over dark.┬á The significance of Diwali in religion  It is the biggest festival in India, being observed … Continue reading Celebrating Diwali

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GlossierÔÇÖs Rebrand: Discussing the Recent Diversification of GlossierÔÇÖs Image Surrounding Their Iconic Brand

Words by Estelle Belton Tchangue It happened overnight; GlossierÔÇÖs dominance filtered through all our feeds. We saw coquettish ads, ÔÇÿno-makeupÔÇÖ makeup, and the infamous Cloud Paint plastered over social media, the brand quickly became a prominent figure in the beauty industry. For many years it was impossible to not see Glossier being promoted by hundreds of influencers and claiming the spot as an aesthetically pleasing … Continue reading GlossierÔÇÖs Rebrand: Discussing the Recent Diversification of GlossierÔÇÖs Image Surrounding Their Iconic Brand

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Setlo mewn I’r Brifsygol

Words by Catrin Edith Mae cychwyn yn y Brifysgol yn gallu bod yn brofiad dychrynllyd iawn, ac yn codi pob mathau o deimladau. Erbyn hyn rydym hanner ffordd drwyÔÇÖr semestr gyntaf ac mae llawer, maeÔÇÖn debyg wedi newid yn eich bywydau, Dinas newydd, ffrindiau newydd a sawl hangover wedi bod maeÔÇÖn siwr! Er y bydd rhai ohonch chi wedi setloÔÇÖn hawdd I mewn I’r bywyd … Continue reading Setlo mewn I’r Brifsygol

Autumn Reads: The Best Books to Read this Season.

Autumn invites us to explore stories that match the seasonÔÇÖs mood. From eerie mysteries to timeless classics, we have created a list of book recommendations that our contributors have suggested. The experience of reading a book in autumn can evoke immense nostalgia as we crave home comforts. We hope you find some inspiration among these recommendations. These autumn reads promises to transport you to captivating … Continue reading Autumn Reads: The Best Books to Read this Season.

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Mis hanes pobl dduon yng Nghymru

Words by Millie Stacey Mae mis Hydref yn fis pwysig yn y calendr gan ei fod yn cynrychioli mis hanes pobl dduon. Felly, beth yw ei bwrpas? Mae Mis Hanes Pobl Dduon yn ddigwyddiad blynyddol a gychwynnodd yn Unol Daleithiau America ac sy’n dyddio’n ├┤l i’r 1920au. Cafodd y digwyddiad ei dathlu am y tro gyntaf yn yr derynas unedig nol yn 1987. Nod y … Continue reading Mis hanes pobl dduon yng Nghymru

What Was Left Behind

By Tash Sood And when she left,She left you the sky,The shadows under leaves,The pins holding down the world,And the secret to pulling them outto set it all free. She hid the will behind the curtainIn a yellow envelopeIn blue ink. She left me the smell of rain,The shock of lightning,The roots of the trees that reach under housesTo tear at the foundationsand bring it … Continue reading What Was Left Behind

Bakes for Autumn

Plum Crumble Cake This has to be one of my all time favourite cakes to make, you can do it so easily,no icing required, only one mixing bowl needed. You can swap out the plums forwhatever fruit you fancy an apple/blackberry version of this would be amazingtoo. Ingredients 175g butter 175g sugar – caster or light brown will work 3 large eggs 275g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder 2 … Continue reading Bakes for Autumn

Fall Out Boy @ Utilita Arena

On both occasions where I have been lucky enough to attend their shows, I have left in complete and utter awe of the raw, unrefined talent displayed by Fall Out Boy, regardless of it being some 20 years since they started out. The band honoured their pop-rock roots upon the release of their eighth, and most recent, studio album in March of this year ÔÇô … Continue reading Fall Out Boy @ Utilita Arena