By Josh Ong For my third and final year within Student Media, I decided to switch desks at Quench again. From Food & Drink, to Music, I now find myself as the magazine’s Columnist. I was mostly drawn to Column for its relative freedom over other desks; I now have the ability to focus on any topics that I feel need covering, regardless of which … Continue reading I’m Tired of Defending Nickelback / Introduction
Words by Cerys Jones The presence of popular culture within contemporary society has become more prevalent than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. Different forms of media have adapted their content following the requirements of society, thereby molding the cultural industry into one solely focussed on education and entertainment. The execution and global dissemination of the ÔÇÿ#Blackout TuesdayÔÇÖ trend and campaign which took place on Tuesday, … Continue reading Mainstream Pop Culture: The Pros & Cons From a Quarantine Perspective
Cymru; gwlad y defaid, gwlad y g├ón, ond hefyd gwlad y llyfrau. Mae llenyddiaeth yn rhan annatod oÔÇÖm cymdeithas ni yma yng Nghymru, ac mae hynny yn ddiolch iÔÇÖr rhestr hirfaith o awduron talentog sydd gennym ni yma. Awduron traddodiadol syÔÇÖn ymdrin ├ó them├óu crefyddol, teuluol a bywyd ar y fferm, hyd at awduron sydd yn gwthioÔÇÖr ffiniau o beth sydd yn real neu ddim, … Continue reading Llenyddiaeth Cymru
Have you ever had that experience of finishing a deeply anticipated read – perhaps it was hyped up on social media or maybe it was considered as a classic, only to finish it thinkingÔǪthat was not good? Us too, and in this article our contributors are confessing the popular books that they believe just werenÔÇÖt all that. The Catcher in the Rye By Catarina Vicente … Continue reading Popular Books We Kinda Hate
by Dill Tootill Covid-19 has seen the world hold its collective breath with the confusion of the present and concern for how the future will be shaped. Countries have taken vastly different measures in tackling the crisis: from the laissez faire features of BrazilÔÇÖs lack of intervention, to AmericaÔÇÖs anxiety ride of resistance towards offering any substantial help to workers. Yet, as Europe progresses in … Continue reading Saving The Arts of Germany
Words By Cynthia Vera Art by Jasmine Snow ÔÇ£Hey, chocolate mama!ÔÇØ See, these were the first three words a grown man ever yelled out at me which I remember making me feel like my body was not my mine, but rather an unwilling participant in a parade of sick fantasies. See, I was only 14, chubby cheeks and strong bones. I was still growing, still … Continue reading I Am Not Your Porn Tag – The Weight of Racial Fetishisation
Words by Indi Scott WhitehouseIllustration by Sian Hopkins The censorship of nipples and breasts on social media has been a large talking point in recent years. As social media becomes an increasing prevalent part of modern life, it is necessary to question the sexist and arguably archaic restrictions it imposes. What are the current rules and guidelines? Instagram and Facebook allow post-mastectomy and breastfeeding images … Continue reading Nipple Censorship on Social Media
With the prospect of living abroad comes many questions and anxieties, so as a magazine we hope this series will help ease any of your worries and give you a better idea of what you will be getting yourself into! As a Spanish student it was compulsory for me to move to Spain during my third year of uni, a thought that both excited me … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Granada
Photography by Hannah Penwright Loaded Nachos Words by Indigo Jones The entire definition of student cooking is making hearty meals on a budget, and living in Cardiff adds an extra challenge- working around what ingredients are available from our beloved Cathays’ Lidl. Student cooking can often be disappointing and colourless, but that doesnÔÇÖt have to be the case! Alas, if you too are a student … Continue reading Adapting Classic Student Recipes
By Catarina Vicente ThereÔÇÖs no denying social media has become a powerful tool for brands in their marketing and advertising. Nowadays, any company that wants to have a bigger presence owns several social media accounts, in order to advertise their products, attract new clients, and to create an identifiable ÔÇÿpersonaÔÇÖ to further enhance their brand. With the resurgence of this new marketing strategy it was … Continue reading Corporate Twitter – Hip or Miss?
By Maya Deane DarkÔÇÖs final season was released around a month ago, and I can safely say that it qualifies as one of the most complex Netflix Original series that I have ever seen. Dubbed by some as the ÔÇÿStranger Things for AdultsÔÇÖ, Dark takes your expectations for a show about time travel and throws them out the window, taking an almost sick pleasure in … Continue reading DARKÔÇôNetflixÔÇÖs Greatest Mind Bending Sci-Fi Thriller
Words by Alex PayneArt by Travis Shinn and Rich Tu For hip-hop aficionados, thereÔÇÖs one announcement that’s always hotly anticipated; XXL magazineÔÇÖs Freshman list. Essentially a showcase of the hottest acts in the genre, the list highlights ten rising rappers that show promise, with previous years having featured the likes of J. Cole, Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert and DaBaby – all of … Continue reading XXL Magazine’s 2020 Freshman List: Who Are This Year’s Hottest Rappers?
by Maggie Gannon Fast fashion is a term which many of us are now familiar with and tend to associate with cheaper, ÔÇÿeasierÔÇÖ options of online shopping, with brands such as Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing and Missguided at the forefront of our choices. However, the true meaning of what fast fashion entails is rarely focused upon, with its unsustainable nature hidden from the perceived benefits which cover … Continue reading The Problems with Fast Fashion
By Sahina Sherchan. ÔÇ£Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.ÔÇØ This is not an easy read. Toni MorrisonÔÇÖs Beloved is about remembrance, a visit from the past disrupting the easy ignorance. We can no longer brush off conversations about slavery and the inequality that still persists in our society. This is a book in dedication to the ÔÇ£sixty million … Continue reading Review: Beloved by Toni Morrison
Words by Kate WaldockArtwork by Kate Waldock Away from family and without the worry of parents and siblings prejudice, University is for many LGBT+ students a haven of peace to be comfortable with themselves. Lockdown presents a new challenge and many have had to stumble back into the proverbial closet at home, hiding their identities for a long period of time. Being pushed back into … Continue reading “I am essentially trapped” – How LGBT+ Students Are Holding on During Lockdown
Trigger Warning: This article contains reference to Bipolar Disorder. If you or someone you know is affected by the mental health issues or content discussed here, please call the Samaritan’s 24 hour hotline on 116 123. By Rhianna Hurren-Myers ÔÇ£We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United … Continue reading Kanye for President?
By Marcus Yeatman-Crouch and Lewis Empson With the inability for massive conventions like E3, Gamescom or PAX to take place due to the coronavirus pandemic, many large publishers have taken to hosting their own online conferences, giving fans a host of trailers and talks about the games we can expect this year as we transition to next-gen consoles. Ubisoft recently hosted their own, dubbed Ubisoft … Continue reading Thoughts On: Ubisoft Forward
Words by Katherine Mallett Artwork by Amelia Field As borders continue to re-open and people are eager to satiate their so-called ÔÇÿtravel bugÔÇÖ, it has never been more important to educate ourselves about the detrimental, and often irreversible impacts that travelling can have on the environment. It is our responsibility to look after our planet and ensure we are doing everything we can to reduce … Continue reading Sun, Sea and Sustainability
Words by Sasha NugaraPhotography by Sasha Nugara As someone who has grown up immersed in Sri Lankan food and culture due to my fatherÔÇÖs heritage, the opening of The Coconut Tree (TCT) in Cardiff was an exciting moment for me. When I walked into the restaurant for the first time, I remember being instantly hit with a cultural punch reminiscent of those lazy days spent … Continue reading The Coconut Tree
By Josh Ong |ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà | Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout appeared from relative obscurity. Just a few days ago, I had no idea about the title. Having spotted the game appearing on multiple Steam friendsÔÇÖ profiles over the last few days, I was very intrigued, mostly due to my lack of knowledge surrounding it. However, after one particularly low day, two of my friends bought it for … Continue reading Review: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
