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
Written by Eva Rodericks In March last year the events industry came to a grinding halt. Arguably, event professionals have been some of the economically hardest hit by the pandemic and also have to deal with the stressful impact of having no confirmed re-start date. As a result, in April 2020 the We Make Events organisation formed, with the Cymru branch forming in June. I … Continue reading We Make Events: What Is The Future of the Events Industry?
Words by Suraya Kazzuz Dearest Reader, The time has come to place out bets, for the upcoming social season. Take the young Bridgerton clan, whose outfits have garnered much attention. Consider the household of the Baron Featherington. The three young mistresses of the estate have been unfairly mocked for their vibrant dress. Who could forget, of course, the Queen herself in her elegant, decadent gowns? … Continue reading The Fashion of Bridgerton
Contributions by Neus Forner and Katie Waits. Neus Forner I am an avid merch collector for many of my book series, but as the huge Harry Potter fan I am, the majority of merch I own surrounds this magical world. IÔÇÖve collected a few bits and bobs from my travels to The Wizarding World in Universal Studios or the Studio Tour in London. I own … Continue reading Our Favorite Book Merch
by Clara Boon. This year I was a carer,This year I showed great strength,This year I was a worrier,This year I was scared to sit on a bench, This year I lost Clara,This year I didnÔÇÖt feel the same,This year I looked at who I used to be,Then tried to find her again, This year I was a hairdresser,A barber and a vet,This year we … Continue reading Auld Lang Sigh
By Eva Rodericks In a time of extreme difficulty for many, whether that be financially, emotionally or physically, Cardiff students have been doing their bit to support the national effort and fight against the effects of the pandemic. Essential Goods Collection for The Trussell Trust Following the tireless campaigning by Manchester United and England football star Marcus Rashford, the government has taken a U-turn on … Continue reading Supporting Others in the Pandemic: The Cardiff Students Volunteering Through COVID-19
Image by Toa Heftiba Words by Kristie O’Connor Due to COVID-19, the only travel dreams living in my head are my memories from the past, my gap year to be exact. August 2018 was when my journey began, a three-month trip visiting Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and a quick layover few days in Los Angeles. ItÔÇÖs hard to pick favourites, but … Continue reading Reliving Ye Olde Gap Year
By Emily Bryant With LGBTQ+ History Month upon us, myself and my fellow members of the community can take time to commemorate those who helped shape the culture that we know and love today. Since 2003, LGBTQ+ people have been able to use the whole month of February to learn about and honour figures and events of queer history. Such celebrations, however, are not present … Continue reading Queer History in Schools? Why We Still Need LGBTQ+ History Month
By Pui Kuan Cheah February 9, 2020. The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hollywood legend Jane Fonda is stood onstage, opening the envelope to reveal the winner of the final Oscar of the night. She takes a long look at the envelope, and after a brief suspenseful pause, she announces: “Parasite.” The roar of the crowd immediately follows – this is the win many were hoping … Continue reading One Year On: The Post-Parasite Asian Hollywood Landscape
Photo by Melissa Walker Horn on Unsplash We all have those specific food items from our childhood that we hated more than anything. Usually they originate from a particular horror story and it can be quite fun to reminisce and share the horrific, yet comical experiences of our youth. We wanted to know which foods belonged in some of your Room 101ÔÇÖs and our contributors … Continue reading Foods that should remain forgotten
by Lewis Empson and Marcus Yeatman-Crouch Nostalgia is arguably the strongest influence within the gaming industry. Classics from decades ago are never far from the limelight as remakes and remasters dominate the scene almost every year to the joy and sometimes dismay of gamers. The real question is: do gamers want all of these remakes of the classics or would they prefer new and innovative … Continue reading Remakes, Remasters and Reboots – Do Gamers Want Innovation Or The Classics?
With people now beginning to miss the first national lockdown, we asked out contributors to reflect on the ‘lockdown one nostalgia’ and tell us what differences they have noted between feelings towards the first lockdown and the situation we now find ourselves in. Rubie Barker: As it approaches a year since the first lockdown began, it does seem inevitable that we are looking back. In … Continue reading Looking Back to Lockdown One
Aligarh┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á by Chahat Awasthi The Indian silver screen landscape is rich with movies centred around the LGBTQ+ topic ÔÇô some are rich, some show the heart in the right place but a mind with gaps in nuanced understanding, and some are downright disappointing. A not-to-be-missed movie here is Aligarh – a movie based on a genuine hero ÔÇô a professor in a renowned university of India, who was hounded for … Continue reading The Asian Silver Screen: LGBTQ+ Dramas
Words by Sophie RevellImage courtesy of Blatantly Blunt The first thing I noticed about Jack Suddaby, or Sudders as heÔÇÖs known in the music world, is that heÔÇÖs clearly a strongly creative person. HeÔÇÖs filmed music videos for some UK hip hop greats like Rag N Bone Man and Fliptrix, produces his own music videos and has a podcast series called ÔÇ£Beautiful StrangersÔÇØon Apple Podcasts. … Continue reading An Interview with Sudders
Our lives are full of experiences that shape us into who we are as people. Some life experiences leave more of a mark on us than others, it is for this reason that we asked members of the Quench community to share these wonderful moments with us. This article celebrates our ‘first’ experiences, the ones that have altered life as we know it in the … Continue reading The ‘Firsts’ of Life
Geiriau gan Angharad Roberts. Pob bore cyn mynd iÔÇÖr ysgol wnaeth fy Mam rhoi S4C arno pan roeddwn iÔÇÖn bwyta fy brecwast. DwiÔÇÖn cofio cwyno gan roeddwn i eisiau gwylio rhywbeth arall ar ÔÇÿCartoon NetworkÔÇÖ neu ÔÇÿNickelodeonÔÇÖ; ond pob tro roedd Mam yn sicrhau yr oeddwn i yn gwylio S4C yn y bore i gwella fy Nghymraeg. Nawr, fel oedolyn, yr wyf yn ddiolchgar iawn … Continue reading Edrych yn nol: Sgorio Rhaglenni i Blant ar S4C
