Features, Invisible Illnesses

Invisible Illnesses IV: Coming to Terms with My Complex PTSD and What Comes with It

Words by Molly Govus / Interview by Rebecca Astill Illustration by Amelia Field Can you tell me the story about how you came to realise your diagnosis? Due to having an estranged and problematic past with my biological Dad, I have been in and out of counselling sessions for as long as I can remember. I remember being so young that counselling was just drawing … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses IV: Coming to Terms with My Complex PTSD and What Comes with It

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Food

How To Host Your Very Own Great British Bake Off

Image: Kari Shea (via Unsplash) You might think it would be Christmas, but in my eyes, the most wonderful time of year is when The Great British Bake Off is back on our TVs. Considering what 2020 has been like so far, finding out that Bake Off would be back (and only slightly delayed) is probably the best news weÔÇÖve heard all year. As we … Continue reading How To Host Your Very Own Great British Bake Off

Hannah Penwright
Download, Video Games

Phasmophobia – Spooky Season’s New Hit?

By Marcus Yeatman-Crouch WeÔÇÖre in the middle of spooky season now, and it seems only right that the newest title grabbing the gaming communityÔÇÖs attention is a positive ÔÇÿMost HauntedÔÇÖ simulator. ThatÔÇÖs right: Phasmophobia is the spine-chilling and somehow simultaneously hilarious co-op ghostbusting game perfect for the build up to Halloween.  Phasmophobia is a multiplayer, psychological horror developed by one (yes, one!) man, but you … Continue reading Phasmophobia – Spooky Season’s New Hit?

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IÔÇÖm a Celebrity… Gad imi Ddianc Rhag Gogledd Cymru!

Nid yw eleniÔÇÖn flwyddyn arferol, ac rydym ni wedi dod i arfer ├ó llawer o newidiadau. Newid arall sydd i ddod yw lleoliad y rhaglen adnabyddus ÔÇÿIÔÇÖm a Celebrity… Get Met Out of Here!ÔÇÖ ar sianel ITV, a fydd yn cael ei ffilmio yng Nghastell Gwrych, Abergele eleni. Dyma fydd 20fed gyfres y rhaglen, ac mae gwylwyr ar bigauÔÇÖr drain eisiau gwybod sut fydd criw … Continue reading IÔÇÖm a Celebrity… Gad imi Ddianc Rhag Gogledd Cymru!

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Film & TV

BFI London Film Festival 2020- Editors’ Picks

Kajillionaire (by Miranda July) By Pui Kuan Cheah ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà I started off my virgin London Film Festival experience with the film Kajillionaire, directed by Miranda July, which turned out to be a fairly tragic film, with comedic coating around it. I went in knowing almost nothing about the film, and I think itÔÇÖs best watched without prior knowledge to really be invested in the story … Continue reading BFI London Film Festival 2020- Editors’ Picks

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ by Bob Dylan

Words by Sophie Revell Image courtesy of Columbia Records Bob DylanÔÇÖs Rough and Rowdy Ways feels like a portal back to traditional song-writing. Released on Columbia Records this summer, this is his 39th studio album and has been met with critical acclaim. Carl Wilson called it DylanÔÇÖs best release in ÔÇ£many years, maybe decadesÔÇØ for Slate, and I have to say that this review will … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ by Bob Dylan

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Fashion

TikTok Fashion Aesthetic’s

Words by Maja Metera TikTok had bad reputation before COVID-19 happened seen as another silly thing that Gen-Z came up with. Well, at this point it became a blend between Instagram and YouTube as it combines aesthetic requirements and editing skills of both platforms. People started using it not only for comedy but also to show off their creativity. This way fashion left shopping hauls … Continue reading TikTok Fashion Aesthetic’s

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Creative Writing, Literature

Short Story – Kingfisher

by Katherine Wheeler Jean lifted the cup to her lips and took a sip, clinking her teeth against the bone china edges. The tea was cold, a little stale from some time on the mantelpiece. SheÔÇÖd picked the leaves herself, when sheÔÇÖd still believed in health kicks and quick fixes, an age ago. Beside her an armchair rocked a whispered beat into the ground, pushing dimples … Continue reading Short Story – Kingfisher

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Literature

Shirley Jackson’s Scariest

Following the recent success of NetflixÔÇÖs, The Haunting of Hill House, this spooky season is the perfect time to discover some of Shirley JacksonÔÇÖs scariest works: Rhian Lock on The Lottery (1948) First published in The New Yorker in 1948, The Lottery received more backlash than any piece ever published by the magazine, with many cancelling subscriptions and boycotting Jackson. I first read JacksonÔÇÖs short story in my first year as an English … Continue reading Shirley Jackson’s Scariest

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Features

Offended by Diversity’s Black Lives Matter dance? Your privilege is showing.

By Laila Hodd White privilege has been at the forefront of conversations about race since the killing of George Floyd in May. While many members of the white community have awoken to the realities of the privileges granted to them by the colour of their skin, there remains a frighteningly large amount of people who either refuse to accept or continue to deny the existence … Continue reading Offended by Diversity’s Black Lives Matter dance? Your privilege is showing.

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Travel

The Places We Wish We Could Be This Winter

Artwork by Ellie Hutchings Iceland – Words by Kat Mallett Winter is now officially in full swing, with infinite grey skies and chilly mornings. Although holidaying is less common during these colder months, it is as good a time as any to visit a new place. A winter vacation offers a totally different experience, with new and exciting opportunities, such as skiing and Christmas markets. … Continue reading The Places We Wish We Could Be This Winter

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Film & TV

Behind The Lens: Sci-Fi

Words by Lottie EnnisIllustrated by Amelia Field Science fiction is perhaps the most versatile film genre of the lot. Covering a range of aspects of the human condition, the sci-fi genre allows us to fulfil our deepest question: ÔÇ£what would happen ifÔǪÔÇØ. This format helps us as humans to consider the range of possibilities outside of our everyday life. Defined by more official parameters, science … Continue reading Behind The Lens: Sci-Fi

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Food

How to Have a Wicked Halloween in Quarantine

Illustration by Sian Hopkins Words by Abi Edwards Halloween ÔÇôa time of donning scary costumes, house parties, Halloween club nights and all things spooky. This year, students will be experiencing a slightly different Halloween as all the usual festivities cannot go ahead due to the coronavirus. However, it doesnÔÇÖt mean that you canÔÇÖt enjoy yourselves, as it is an exciting opportunity to get creative. A … Continue reading How to Have a Wicked Halloween in Quarantine

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Download

Making The Most of Online Uni Life

By Lewis Empson For returning and new students, this year has presented a new challenge that has resulted in us having to adapt to a very different university lifestyle. Whether it’s learning online or living in the confinement of student accommodation or housing; its fundamentally changed the uni experience, and as much as its not ideal, we thankfully we have some tips, tech, apps and … Continue reading Making The Most of Online Uni Life

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Film & TV

Zendaya: From Disney to Big-Budget

By Zoe Williamson Actress, Singer, and Dancer, Zendaya is a woman of many talents and has become a household name in  Hollywood. Known for her smiley and positive personality, she has been taken around the world as a global icon, with a huge fanbase awaiting her every move. But how has she attained the success that she holds today, transforming herself from a Disney actress … Continue reading Zendaya: From Disney to Big-Budget

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Film & TV

Review: IÔÇÖm Thinking of Ending Things

By Lottie Ennis ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà IÔÇÖm Thinking of Ending Things is an American psychological drama film, written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, released in 2020. Based on the interesting 2016 novel by Iain Reid and with some great actors such as Jessie Buckley and Jesse Plemons, I had high hopes for what seemed to be a quirky film from the trailer. Starting off in classic horror … Continue reading Review: IÔÇÖm Thinking of Ending Things

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