Download, Video Games

Handhelds: They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To

By Lewis Empson ItÔÇÖs hard to believe that the gaming scene was onced ruled by the handheld console. However, in a world of conveniently portable smartphones and tablets, mega powerful home consoles and PCs, and a global pandemic thatÔÇÖs got us all stuck at home; it feels like the handheldÔÇÖs once pivotal position has been lost amongst the more powerful gaming options. This appears to … Continue reading Handhelds: They Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To

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Culture

A Disillusioned Democracy

Millennials are more disillusioned with democracy than any generation in living memory, research suggests. A majority of the world’s young people may now be dissatisfied with the political system, according to a study by Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Democracy. This article highlights via three students, how they feel the culture of politics needs to change to cater towards and how they should … Continue reading A Disillusioned Democracy

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Clebar

Y Mabinogi

Geiriau gan Rhiannon Jones. Gan fod Dydd Santes Dwynwen newydd ein pasio ni ar y 25ain o Ionawr, maeÔÇÖn si┼Ár bod llawer ohonom ni eisiau gwella ein dealltwriaeth o chwedlau Cymru ac ail-edrych ar rai oÔÇÖr goreuon (Os nad ÔÇÿych chi eisiau gwybod diweddglo rhai oÔÇÖr chwedlau, nawr ywÔÇÖr amser i edrych i ffwrdd!).   Falle eich bod chi hefyd yn gyfarwydd gydaÔÇÖr gair ÔÇÿMabinogionÔÇÖ, mae … Continue reading Y Mabinogi

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Literature

Self-Help Books that Changed my Perspective on Life

by Maja Metera ÔÇ£It canÔÇÖt be that simpleÔǪ – she thought to herselfÔÇØ┬á┬á- self-help books that changed my perspective on life If it was up to me ÔÇô I would probably send every single person for at least few therapy sessions as we do not live in a vacuum without influencing each otherÔÇÖs lives. In my opinion, psychotherapy helps not only understand ourselves better but … Continue reading Self-Help Books that Changed my Perspective on Life

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Fashion

Spice Up Your Wardrobe: Iconic Spice Girls Looks

Words by Maddie Balcombe When it comes to iconic fashion moments, it goes without saying that the Spice Girls hold the crown. From VictoriaÔÇÖs girl-boss mini dresses to Mel BÔÇÖs leopard print flares, the girlsÔÇÖ individual styles shouldnÔÇÖt work together, but they somehow managed to merge their stylistic differences into the perfect pop image. Back when the Spice Girls formed, it didnÔÇÖt take long before … Continue reading Spice Up Your Wardrobe: Iconic Spice Girls Looks

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Music

From Bowie to Miley: How Glam Rock Shaped Music Forever

Words by Francesca IonescuImage courtesy of Id Pr Glam Rock has been described by Robert Palmer as ÔÇÿrebelling against the rebellionÔÇÖ, taking rock as an outsiderÔÇÖs music genre and making it, well, glam. The genre started in the 70s, when Britain was in a tense political period, with the escalating Northern Ireland conflict and the economic crisis, a general unpleasant time just after the summer … Continue reading From Bowie to Miley: How Glam Rock Shaped Music Forever

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Culture

The Culture of Living Alone

Written by Kat Wheeler Like many introverts across the world, my first reaction to being ordered to stay inside was one of euphoric disbelief. Ten months later, the stark reality has well and truly set in. After a long year of political hostility, social change and dystopian realities, the need to feel connected is stronger than ever. Whilst a significant percentage of the population have … Continue reading The Culture of Living Alone

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Love

Pornhub Deserved the Flak, but its Abolition and Censorship Will Help No One

TW: Rape, sexual violence ItÔÇÖs been a disastrous year for Pornhub. Until recently, criticism of the porn site, which is the tenth most visited site worldwide, had only cast quiet ripples in the media. But when US police discovered Pornhub videos of a missing fifteen-year-old girl in October last year, the floodgates burst open. By March, a Change.org petition by anti-exploitation group Exodus Cry called … Continue reading Pornhub Deserved the Flak, but its Abolition and Censorship Will Help No One

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Food

The Sixties Food Revolution

Image by Dean Moriarty (via Pixabay) Words by Eve Davies Following the consumer boom of the 1950s, as the economyÔÇÖs war scars healed, the 1960s were characterised by change and innovation. Kitchen appliances evolved. Rationing was ÔÇÿso last decadeÔÇÖ. There was a rise in immigration from former British colonies, and with these social, economic, and scientific changes came flavour! Today, a few taps on our … Continue reading The Sixties Food Revolution

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Download, Video Games

The KFConsole and Other Weird Console Ventures

When asked to think of a ÔÇÿconsoleÔÇÖ, most of us have two easy answers – Xbox and PlayStation. Throw Nintendo into the mix and you have the three biggest consoles on the market, sitting alongside PC as the core platforms for gaming. There is, however, a bit of a market for niche, third party consoles that have been attempted by different parties. HereÔÇÖs just a … Continue reading The KFConsole and Other Weird Console Ventures

Marcus Yeatman-Crouch
Features

Mental Health Campaigning in the 1980s

By Caitlin Parr *TW ÔÇô Discussions of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, postnatal depression, self-harm, psychosis, schizophrenia and stigma surrounding mental health* When I reminisce on growing up in the noughties and 2010s there is no prominent memory of mental health being discussed in depth. There were no wellbeing hours in school; few conversations on what to do or who to reach out to if you … Continue reading Mental Health Campaigning in the 1980s

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Film & TV

Is Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Still Fresh?

by Nicole Rees-Williams Many sitcoms from our childhood have recently come under fire for their problematic content. Jokes that were acceptable in the late 90ÔÇÖs and early 00ÔÇÖs often qualify as unacceptable in our current age. One sitcom that stands the test of time, however, is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. I had seen the odd Fresh Prince episode throughout my life, but last year … Continue reading Is Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Still Fresh?

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Taith DrwyÔÇÖr Degawdau: Y S├«n Roc Gymraeg.

Y s├«n roc Gymraeg oedd trac sain fy magwraeth. Cefais fy magu ger y Barri i rieni oÔÇÖr gogledd ac ydy, cyn i chi ofyn, mae fy acen yn rhyfedd. Doedd canu Cymraeg ddim iÔÇÖw glywed llawer yn yr ysgol nac yn y dref, felly dim ond yn Disco Renault Espace Dad roedd modd i mi fwynhau perseiniau’r s├«n. Ond, ar ├┤l symud iÔÇÖr brifddinas … Continue reading Taith DrwyÔÇÖr Degawdau: Y S├«n Roc Gymraeg.

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Fashion

The Legacy of Pierre Cardin

words by: Suraya Kazzuz Pierre Cardin is perhaps a less recognisable name for many people, but he has made a large impact on fashion during his 98 years on the planet. His recent death has led many people to go back and look at the way in which Cardin has influenced fashion during his long career.  CardinÔÇÖs career started when he worked as a tailorÔÇÖs … Continue reading The Legacy of Pierre Cardin

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Literature

The Downfall of John Green

Words by Catarina Vicente Image: Richmond Free Press When I read ÔÇÿThe Fault in Our StarsÔÇÖ, John Green was enjoying a newfound wave of popularity. There was a rush of adoration and praise towards the book-turned-movie, and any criticism the book received was ignored amidst a crush of positivity. For months after the movieÔÇÖs release, social media was awash with black and white photos of … Continue reading The Downfall of John Green

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Features

Born in the Wrong Era

Many people often claim they were ‘born in the wrong era’, and fantasise about adopting the fashion and culture of previous years. However, popularising the music, fashion and art of the past doesn’t necessarily mean it was always a politically positive time to be living in. We asked our contributors to discuss the era they would choose, and the positives and negatives of that time. … Continue reading Born in the Wrong Era

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Travel

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Foreword by Kat Mallett It’s always nostalgic looking back through old holiday albums (on our phone or otherwise) to relive some of our most cherished memories in the sun, snow or anywhere in between. From the people, to the culture, to the food, there are so many different elements that can make a holiday particularly special or memorable. Here are just a few handpicked moments … Continue reading A Trip Down Memory Lane

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Film & TV

Review: Bridgerton (Netflix)

By Georgia Glenn ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Netflix, as many of you know, has been our knight in shining screens over lockdown. ItÔÇÖs helped us escape our world, or perhaps our assignments, and take us to a place where we want to be. For some, it might be Ru PaulÔÇÖs Drag Race where you can live your drag queen fantasy (yas kween) or it could be perhaps Breaking … Continue reading Review: Bridgerton (Netflix)

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