Fashion

Interview: Katie Wray on Depop and Upcycling Clothes

We interviewed Cardiff University student Katie Wray about her Depop account, upcycling and how she’s used this to raise donations for Anti-Racism charities. Why did you start selling clothes you’d made on depop? I really wanted to take advantage of all my spare time over lockdown and focus on my creative hobbies more. IÔÇÖve always hoped to improve my sewing so that I could make … Continue reading Interview: Katie Wray on Depop and Upcycling Clothes

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Literature

Science Fiction ÔÇô More to the Story than You Might Expect

by Daniel Brown. When you hear the words ÔÇ£science fiction,ÔÇØ it is incredibly likely that you will end up thinking of something like Star Wars or, since this is a literary article, possibly a book by Asimov. Sci-Fi is commonly put into the same category as young adult and teen fiction, and Sci-Fi novels are very rarely put on the same level or considered comparable … Continue reading Science Fiction ÔÇô More to the Story than You Might Expect

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Features, Invisible Illnesses

Invisible Illnesses I: Living in the Shadow of Dementia

Words by Sasha Nugara Illustration by Amelia Field / @amelialfield Dementia is such a complex disorder and despite it not being labelled as a mental illness, the effects it has on mental health are undeniable. Whilst my dadÔÇÖs disease has forced him into a never-ending bout of depression, it has dropped my entire family into a whirlpool of sleepless nights and constant worry.  Although many people … Continue reading Invisible Illnesses I: Living in the Shadow of Dementia

Sasha Nugara
Music

Won the Battle But Lost the War? Grangetown Venue Narrowly Avoids Closure

Words by Alex PaynePhoto by Nathan Roach via TEG MJR CardiffÔÇÖs musical pedigree is indisputable. In the final days of 2017 a formidable team composed of Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens, the CEO of Sound Diplomacy, and the leader of Cardiff Council, Councillor Huw Thomas, formalised it by declaring that Cardiff was ÔÇ£the UKÔÇÖs first music cityÔÇØ. A powerful statement that confirmed a reality that … Continue reading Won the Battle But Lost the War? Grangetown Venue Narrowly Avoids Closure

Alex Payne
Clebar

Barti Ddu a’r Oes Aur o F├┤r-Ladrata

Yn yr oes a fu, ydi hiÔÇÖn dderbyniol i glodfori’r hyn a wnaeth Barti Ddu, sydd yn cael ei ystyried yn un o f├┤r-ladron fwyaf llwyddiannus y byd, neu oes rhaid dysgu ein Cymry ifanc am y caethweision roedd Barti Ddu yn ei drin yn wael? Diffiniad ‘M├┤r-leidr’: Yn ├┤l geiriadur Caergrawnt, diffiniad o ÔÇÿf├┤r-leidrÔÇÖ ydi unigolyn sydd yn ymosod ar longau er mwyn eu … Continue reading Barti Ddu a’r Oes Aur o F├┤r-Ladrata

Dafydd Orritt
Download, Video Games

Review: The Last of Us Part II

By Evie Nicol |ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà | The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece that, like itÔÇÖs predecessor, sets a benchmark for storytelling in gaming. Taking the player on a complex, intense and often heart-wrenching journey centred around humanity, it presents profound moral questions and bold twists on what appears on the surface to be a typical revenge tale. Naughty DogÔÇÖs highly anticipated sequel has … Continue reading Review: The Last of Us Part II

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Film & TV

Netflix’s Love Affair With K-Drama

Words By Catarina Vicente Photo Illustration by Sangsuk Sylvia Kang It was during  the 2000s that K-pop created such a big reaction from Western audiences that the market for Korean exports boomed. Soon, there was a growing buzz surrounding everything Korean-related, dubbed the ÔÇÿHallyu WaveÔÇÖ, which included  skincare, music, foodÔǪ and K-Dramas.  Western audiences fell in love with K-Dramas, and with growing accessibility to┬áentertainment media … Continue reading Netflix’s Love Affair With K-Drama

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Culture

#SaveTheArts

By Caitlin Parr Though a ┬ú1.5 billion emergency support package has been made available to arts, culture and heritage venues following the #SaveTheArtsUK campaign, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has publicly stated that this sum will not be enough to protect all arts venues and creative spaces from closure or severe economic detriment.┬á With the grant aiming to support these venues that so many rely on … Continue reading #SaveTheArts

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Literature

The Rise of the Audiobook

by Katie Waits. Without a doubt, for many of us, literature has been an important part of our lives for the last few months. Whether youÔÇÖve sought out your favourite story for a sense of comfort, settled down with an interesting educational read, or started making your way through your ever-growing pile of unread books, lockdown has allowed some of us the time to embrace … Continue reading The Rise of the Audiobook

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Fashion

Are Face Masks the New Fashion Accessory?

by Darci Black Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic means we have had to change and adapt to numerous new ways of life, in turn creating a ÔÇÿnew normalÔÇÖ way of living. One of these adaptions is wearing a protective face mask, something that is becoming mandatory in different ways across the UK. But for something that is now essential, these coverings shouldnÔÇÖt have to be … Continue reading Are Face Masks the New Fashion Accessory?

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Features

Socially Distanced Swiping: Dating and Love in Lockdown

Whether you’re single or in a long-term relationship, lockdown has undoubtedly affected everyone’s love life. We asked students in a variety of romantic situations how they had been coping with dating and maintaining relationships in lockdown. Newly Single Life in Lockdown  By Molly Govus  I can safely say that getting to know people in the eye of a global pandemic is something I have never … Continue reading Socially Distanced Swiping: Dating and Love in Lockdown

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Clebar

Y genhedlaeth Windrush yng Nghymru.

Beth ywÔÇÖr Genhedlaeth Windrush? MaeÔÇÖr ÔÇÿGenhedlaeth WindrushÔÇÖ yn cyfeirio at y rhai wnaeth deithio o wledydd Carib├»aidd i Brydain rhwng 1948 ac 1971. Ar y pryd, roedd diffyg gweithwyr megis nyrsys a gweithwyr rheilffordd ym Mhrydain ar ├┤l y rhyfel. Felly, fel rhan oÔÇÖr Gymanwlad, daeth llawer oÔÇÖr genhedlaeth Windrush i weithio. Yn ├┤l yr Archifau Cenedlaethol, cyrhaeddodd tua hanner miliwn oÔÇÖr genhedlaeth Windrush rhwng … Continue reading Y genhedlaeth Windrush yng Nghymru.

Dafydd Orritt
Travel

Fun, Firemen and Feria: Unmissable Events in Europe

This year has seen many events across the globe cancelled, so while you reminisce about past adventures, instead of getting down about it, here are three events to put in your diary for next year. Bals des Pompier If you are a fan of dancing, beer, live music, and firemen (yes firemen), then this is the event for you! This celebration happens every year on … Continue reading Fun, Firemen and Feria: Unmissable Events in Europe

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘The Glow’ by DMA’s

Words by Alex PayneArtwork courtesy of Ian Cheek PR AustraliaÔÇÖs premier Britpop band, DMAÔÇÖs, are back with a bang for their third full length, The Glow. Threatened by the success of their first two albums, both of which are unabashed homages to mid-90ÔÇÖs Britpop, the three piece have begun to expand their sound, and explore new sonic influences. DonÔÇÖt get it twisted – clear nods … Continue reading Album Review: ‘The Glow’ by DMA’s

Alex Payne
Food

A Quarantined Culinary Education

Words and image by Olivia Adams With the closure of many food eateries as a result of lockdown, and receiving the advice to stay at home, the desire to try new foods and recreate meals from my familyÔÇÖs favourite restaurants became a regularity in my household. Being a food lover myself, I did miss being able to eat out and order takeaways, however IÔÇÖm glad … Continue reading A Quarantined Culinary Education

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Download, Video Games

What Next for EA’s Star Wars Saga?

Since EA took over the coveted Star Wars IP, you could say theyÔÇÖve given us a mixed bag. Mobile game Galaxy of Heroes aside, EA have published two revamped Battlefront titles and a singleplayer Souls-like in Jedi: Fallen Order. Of the former, Star Wars: Battlefront I was critically panned and deemed just another EA money grab, whilst its successor only achieved a steady playerbase after … Continue reading What Next for EA’s Star Wars Saga?

Marcus Yeatman-Crouch
Film & TV

Review: I May Destroy You – A Nuanced Exploration of Sexual Assault, Race, and Friendship

By Elly Savva *TW // R*pe & assault: This piece talks openly about details that may be triggering for survivors* In I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel plays Arabella, a young writer from East London navigating life alongside her best friends Terry (Weruche Opia) and Kwame (Paapa Essiedu). In the pilot, Arabella pulls an all-nighter in an attempt to finish a draft for her agents … Continue reading Review: I May Destroy You – A Nuanced Exploration of Sexual Assault, Race, and Friendship

Elly Savva