RuPaulÔÇÖs Drag Race UK Season 2 by Georgia Glenn When the 1st season of RuPaulÔÇÖs Drag Race UK sadly faded from our screens in 2019, I thought ÔÇ£how on earth will they top it?!ÔÇØ. I mean, we had ÔÇ£Much betta!ÔÇØ, the Frock Destroyers and DivinaÔÇÖs red wig and a silver dress dramaÔǪ Then, as a glimmer of hope, season 2 arrived to grace us with … Continue reading “We’re All Born Naked And The Rest Is Drag”
by Shivika Singh Popular culture has very often represented men and women as complete opposites to each other, who have strong conventional gender traits attached to them. While the practice of gender binarism in the media is almost systemic, the light in which it represents men and women is different, too. On one side, the typical male protagonist is heroic and masculine, unafraid to undertake … Continue reading The Girly Girl in Literature and Film
Words by Laila Hodd My mum has been my guiding light and greatest influence in all aspects of life, as her mum was to her. Her positivity, authenticity and the joy she brings to others is awe-inspiring, and something that I one day hope to emulate. I am thankful to be growing more like her every single day and smile every time someone points out … Continue reading Mother’s Day Special: Our Mother’s Influences On Our Fashion
words by: Sarah Mason New people are exciting, new sex is exciting, and new relationships are perhaps the most exciting. Not only do you get to discover another person, but through your experiences, you also learn about yourself, your desires, your needs, and your boundaries. In the midst of these blooming connections, youÔÇÖll eventually reach the infamous point of ÔÇÿthe talkÔÇÖ. Maybe scary, but oh … Continue reading ‘So what are we?’: Exploring Labels and Self-Advocacy in Relationships
Words by Indi Scott Whitehouse Illustration by Sian Hopkins TRIGGER WARNING:// Eating Disorders, Body Image, Fatphobia Since Boris Johnson announced the ÔÇ£June 21st roadmapÔÇØ plan last month, our social media feeds have been inundated with posts about celebrating our return to freedom. The thought of being able to finally embrace family and friends and excitedly round up your mates for pre-drinks is something that has been … Continue reading The “June 21st Body”
Image by SKIP Words by Alice Clifford All across the globe people are struggling and suffering with a multitude of different issues. War, illness, poverty, racism and unjust persecution are just a few. From a privileged perspective I cannot even imagine the hardships a devastatingly high number of people face day to day. One huge issue in many countries, which can be at the root … Continue reading SKIP: Improving the Welfare and Health of Children Across the Globe
Photo by Steve Allison on Unsplash Words by Sasha Nugara Gay bars have always served as a central pillar to the LGBTQ+ community and have always taken their place as one of the few spots where the community could truly express themselves. Unsurprisingly, evidence of gay bars dates all the way back to the 18th century, but the first ÔÇÿofficialÔÇÖ gay bar is assumed to … Continue reading The History of Gay Bars and Their Story of Liberation
By Lewis Empson, cover image by Cristiano Pinto (Unsplash) Google entered the mainstream gaming market with what could graciously be called a whimper at the end of 2019 with Stadia. It looked to broach the industry with a fresh, cloud-based approach with no physical ownership of a console or games; all youÔÇÖd need is a laptop, computer, tablet, smartphone or Chromecast to get started (Google … Continue reading Google Stadia: Let It Die
By Ella Lloyd Illustration by Amelia Field *TW ÔÇô Discussions of autoimmune diseases and undiagnosable illnesses* When I was 11, I caught glandular fever. I was off school for nearly 3 weeks and lost a lot of weight. IÔÇÖve never quite been right since. From around 15, I developed a host of unexplained symptoms- joint pain, excessive fatigue, chest pains, consistent anaemia, and weird blotchy … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses VII: Living with an Undiagnosed Autoimmune Disease
What should be taught in schools, and how will these subjects benefit future generations? Words by: Ella Harper, Emma Williams, Maja Metera, Sarah Rawle, Aruni Deraniyagala Welsh History in Welsh Schools, Ella Harper As a Welsh history student, I have recently been thinking about the lack of Welsh history taught in secondary schools in this country. Throughout my years studying history, from year 7 all … Continue reading Culture in the Classroom
Words by Alex PayneImages via Alcopop Records! and Kick Down the Doors PR. As music continues to become more accessible, we keep getting confronted with the same paradox; the more music there is, the less we know what to listen to. The democratisation of music has made the artform more diverse, more representative and more innovative, but the trade off is that itÔÇÖs harder to … Continue reading Ones To Watch: 2021
Words by Alice CliffordImage via Kick Down the Doors PR If you havenÔÇÖt heard of Tizane yet, I’m sure you will be hearing a lot about her in the coming years. Her ethereal voice and emotive lyrics encapsulate a roller coaster of emotions that I am sure everyone can relate to. From sadness, love, heartbreak and anxiety, Tizane narrates a beautiful and raw tale of … Continue reading An Interview with Tizane
Words by Daisy-Mai Pulford It is undeniable that we have become hugely accustomed to seeing celebs promote their newest beauty range on our social media newsfeeds, with a range of celebs cashing in on the beauty industry, from Youtubers to influencers and even singers. However, the rising popularity in celebs creating beauty lines raises concerns as to whether their newest business venture is one that … Continue reading Celebrity Beauty Brands: quality products or shameless cash grab?
By Leah Hocking Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. ItÔÇÖs a phrase often used to describe the music scene in the 1970s, but it also aptly sums up the book Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel tells the story of a fictional band who shot to fame in the late 1970s, releasing a best- selling album and embarking on a … Continue reading Why was Daisy Jones & The Six such a hit?
by Maja Metera ÔÇ£WE ARE LIKE THE GILMORE GIRLS BUT WITH BIGGER BOOBSÔÇØ ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà This new Netflix show follows vicissitudes of a 30-years-old mother ÔÇô Georgia, and her teenage daughter Virginia (Ginny). Georgia is a fair-blond, vigorous, funny woman with a strong Alabama accent who has run away from her family house at the age of 14 and got pregnant soon afterwards. Ginny couldnÔÇÖt be … Continue reading Review: Ginny and Georgia (Netflix)
Foreword by Kat Mallett The official 7 Wonders of the World are amazing and have a top spot on my post-covid travel list. However, it is no secret that some of the best memories are made where and when we least expect, with the famous saying ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder‘ ringing true. So, here are Quench Travels (underdog) 7 Wonders of … Continue reading Our 7 Wonders of the World
Image by Rosalind Chang (via Unsplash) Words by Molly Allen I adore bubble tea. Originating in Taiwan, the drink consists of a tea base and comes in a multitude of flavours. From creamy milk teas to refreshing fruit flavours, the drink is incredibly versatile! The tea also typically comes with toppings. Tapioca pearls, popping balls and jelly are just some of the toppings available, and … Continue reading Review: The Best of Cardiff Bubble Tea
By Marcus Yeatman-Crouch ItÔÇÖs been a rough ten years for Sonic, the legendary SEGA mascot who once went head-to-head with Super Mario. Looking at him now of course, in the wake of a Hollywood film, youÔÇÖd think Sonic was back on the rise. That may be true, but the more recent news of the mascotÔÇÖs English language voice actor Roger Craig Smith leaving the role … Continue reading From Flop to Film Star: Sonic in the 2010’s
by Alex Daud Briggs The cold wind howls through the night, passing its way through the few sad dregs of the living that remain prowling through the streets at this solemn hour. I take one final shot of whisky to bring myself to my feet and bring a start to this late evening. Film noir is a genre of crime film visually signified by its … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Film Noir
By Jess Macauley On 3rd September 1939, the country listened as Neville Chamberlain went on air to tell the nation, ÔÇÿthis country is at war with GermanyÔÇÖ. The announcement was the start of a six-year global war including most of the world’s countries; changing lives forever, leaving no one unaffected. Seventy-six years after the end of WW2, the nation was once again addressed by the … Continue reading Covid vs. Wartime Experiences
