Music

We Should All Pay More Attention to the Australian Music Scene

By Emily Jade Ricalton Each country has a different representation of ÔÇÿmusicÔÇÖ. Each representation can differ depending on the style they are fascinated on. But, the majority of the time, as music fans, all we do is talk about the same movements, subcultures and industries over and over again. And, I can tell you one thing, Britpop isnÔÇÖt as great as we make it out … Continue reading We Should All Pay More Attention to the Australian Music Scene

Kate Waldock
Culture

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020 | Preview

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back for 2020 with a brand new selection of adventure films! With events all across the UK and Ireland until the 26th of May, the festival brings you the most inspirational stories told through stunning cinematography from the wildest corners of the planet. The short films are a must-watch for anyone who loves adventures, and every evening is ÔÇ£a … Continue reading Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020 | Preview

Sofia Brizio
Culture

Passion of Youth | BBC NOW Concert Review

By Devika Sunand Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà An amazing concert was held on the 9th of February at St DavidÔÇÖs Hall, Cardiff, as a part of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales 2019-20 season. Featuring some of the best work from Beethoven, Walton, and Bruch, ÔÇÿPassion of YouthÔÇÖ was a concert worth facing the storm for, and judging by the number of people in … Continue reading Passion of Youth | BBC NOW Concert Review

Sofia Brizio
Food

Review: The Ivy

by Katie Duffin ÔÇ£YouÔÇÖre going to the Ivy? IsnÔÇÖt that the posh restaurant in London?!ÔÇØ My mum asked with raised eyebrows. Originally, yes, and as you walk in you can see theyÔÇÖve definitely brought a shedload of that chic London style with them to little old Wales. The Ivy Brasserie is popping up everywhere these days, from Brighton to Glasgow ÔÇö and most recently, Cardiff. … Continue reading Review: The Ivy

Lauren Stenning
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Just how prophetic is Black Mirror?

By Mike O’Brien Netflix sensation Black Mirror is Charlie BrookerÔÇÖs occasionally brilliant exploration of human conflict through the lens of future technology. But could these technologies ever truly exist? And if so, are the scenarios likely to occur? IÔÇÖve painstakingly analysed every single episode of the show and assessed each oneÔÇÖs prophetic vision, rating them out of 10 based on their social and technological foresight. … Continue reading Just how prophetic is Black Mirror?

Mike O'Brien
Fashion

‘Heroin Chic’: A Movement that Changed the Appearance of Fashion

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains and discusses themes related to eating disorders. For any help or advice, please refer to Cardiff University’s advice page, or to the UK eating disorder charity, BEAT. By Emily Jade Ricalton The nineties were a time of change, difference and experimentation. From Britpop to Grunge, the decade was definitely full of excitement ÔÇô something that allowed young, repressed teens to … Continue reading ‘Heroin Chic’: A Movement that Changed the Appearance of Fashion

emilyricalton
Fashion

Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

By Francesca Ionescu Grunge is selling again, and this comeback created legal trouble for Marc Jacobs. The designer created a T shirt using the same font and iconic smiley face that appears on official Nirvana merchandise, which later led to Nirvana suing for infringement of copyright. The lawsuit claims this infringement will “threaten to dilute the value of NirvanaÔÇÖs licenses with its licensees for clothing … Continue reading Marc Jacobs VS Nirvana: The Copyright Fight for Grunge

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Culture

A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: Brief Glossary of Technical Concepts

One of the main reasons why people shy away from exploring photography is that the idea of finding the right equipment, and understanding how to use it can be quite daunting. From high prices to strange terms (what on earth does ISO stand for?), photography often seems too complicated. In this second article of our photography series, I will try to break down the practical … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: Brief Glossary of Technical Concepts

Luisa De la Concha Montes
Food

Review: Nook, Cowbridge

Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Nook for Quench. Browsing Tripadvisor is extremely entertaining. IÔÇÖve no idea what possesses anyone in their right mind to waste their spare time by navigating to the site, creating an account, and then writing one line of nonsensical, misguided drivel about some minor tourist attraction. But IÔÇÖm glad that something makes them do it… ÔÇ£We stayed for weekend was so nosey … Continue reading Review: Nook, Cowbridge

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Prejudice in Silicon Valley

By Molly Sedgemore ItÔÇÖs hard to believe that the creations of Silicon Valley were once a thing of dreams, a far-off unattainable notion where technology could help us rule the world. What started as a means to create more jobs after the Great Recession has become home to the worldÔÇÖs leading innovators in technology. Some of the most progressive inventions of the modern age were … Continue reading Prejudice in Silicon Valley

Mike O'Brien
Album Reviews, Music

‘Manic’, Halsey: Review

By Maja Metera The world gets darker than we all would like to admit. It is full of tragedy, broken hearts, self-hatred and sickness. Mania is one of two phases of bipolar personality disorder which is also known as manic depression. This album is the first in HalseyÔÇÖs career that she, suffering from that disease, has ever written manic. It is one written ÔÇ£By Ashley … Continue reading ‘Manic’, Halsey: Review

James McClements
Travel

Sustainable Tourism

By Lauren Dittmer┬á The Galapagos Islands are a National Park and Marine Reserve which host some 225,000 tourists each year. Despite thralls of visitors, the archipelago is one of the most protected environments in the world. I spent six weeks here in 2018 and will be returning in January 2020. It is a destination I would encourage anyone to visit. The Islands boast beautiful landscapes, … Continue reading Sustainable Tourism

Marcus Yeatman-Crouch
Food

ÔÇ£Why arenÔÇÖt you drinking?ÔÇØ The question everyone asks but no one should have to answer

Disclaimer: I have not done Dry January and I donÔÇÖt intend to stop drinking anytime soon. The cleansing month of January is now over, and so the tolerance for people not drinking alcohol is about to slip away. It seems that the expectation for alcohol consumption always creeps back in after Dry January, but why? I decided to write this article after noticing the reaction … Continue reading ÔÇ£Why arenÔÇÖt you drinking?ÔÇØ The question everyone asks but no one should have to answer

Lauren Stenning
Columnist

Resolutions Shmesolutions

Phoebe Grinter – Columnistgrinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk As the end of January is finally upon us, I decided to write about how I feel about new year’s resolutions. Not only is 2020 a new year but itÔÇÖs also the beginning of a new decade – the┬áRoaring Twenties┬áround two. But as with every new year comes the same old saying: ÔÇÿnew year, new meÔÇÖ. People vow emphatically that this … Continue reading Resolutions Shmesolutions

Phoebe Grinter
Fashion

Adidas X Prada: A Review

By Meg Burgess ItÔÇÖs no secret that Adidas remains a giant in the sportswear-fashion industry, with the brand holding many iconic models and lines to its name, as well as endless successful collaborations with other fashion brands. So, the internet was excited to discover that the brand would be releasing a collaboration with the fashion icon – Prada. As a brand, Prada are known for … Continue reading Adidas X Prada: A Review

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Features

Interview: Isadora Sinha, the Woman Who Made Waves in the Pro-choice Motion

On the 21st of November, the Student Union was filled with a with roaring applause from hundreds of students, as Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs pro-choice motion was passed with a majority vote. The result was monumental and a moment of overwhelming pride for Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs students; especially women.  Initially, when I first decided to interview Isadora Sinha – the women who proposed the pro-choice motion to the … Continue reading Interview: Isadora Sinha, the Woman Who Made Waves in the Pro-choice Motion

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Culture

Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

By Ana Beatriz Ferreira Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà On the evening of the 22nd December 1808, at the Theater an der Wien, Beethoven held a performance of absolutely remarkable proportions, displaying an orchestra, a chorus, vocal soloists and the composer himself as the pianist. The audience, reportedly freezing cold on that historic night, heard the premiere of the Fifth and Sixth Symphonies, the Fourth Piano … Continue reading Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

Sofia Brizio
Food

New Year’s Foodie Resolutions

Quench couldn’t let the turning of a decade go by without setting some extra-special foodie resolutions. Words by Ellie Hutchings For the last couple of years, Veganuary has had a surge in popularity. As a vegetarian already, it seemed only natural that I give it go. I know a handful of people whoÔÇÖve become full-time vegans after trying Veganuary and, for me, thatÔÇÖs all the … Continue reading New Year’s Foodie Resolutions

Lauren Stenning