Review: Emma. – From 1817 to 2020, the Story is Truly Timeless.

Contributing WriterApril 2, 2020March 17, 2020

Bobby Abley X Primark Collaboration: A Review

By Annabelle Ingram London Fashion Week was Privy to a bold new collection. Bobby Abley revealed PrimarkÔÇÖs first ever fashion week collaboration at the event, bringing to life more of your favourite characters. Abley is a London-based designer, recognised for his flamboyant, funky and fun work who studied design at Ravensbourne College, before embarking on a year round adventure in L.A. It was whilst in … Continue reading Bobby Abley X Primark Collaboration: A Review

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The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein

Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to sexual assault and rape. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed, the Survivors Trust offers support to the victims and survivors of sexual assault. Call 08088 010818 By Sarah Harris On February 24th, after a long and complicated legal battle, the once movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, was finally found guilty and … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein

Contributing WriterApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment

Food

How Is the Food Industry Fighting COVID-19?

WeÔÇÖre living under circumstances no one could have predicted, facing a pandemic that will not only go down in history, but also alter the future of humankind. Some people think COVID-19 was contrived by the Chinese government, whilst others are convinced that the virus is a message from mother nature. Whatever its origin, whatever its purpose, and whatever its outcome, itÔÇÖs certainly drawn attention to … Continue reading How Is the Food Industry Fighting COVID-19?

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Elly SavvaMarch 31, 2020January 30, 2021

Fill Your Ears with Culture: Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

By Elly Savva Modern Love: Nursing a Wound with Jake Gyllenhaal The podcast that has grown from the popular New York Times column documents modern tales of “love, loss, and redemption.” Whilst the world feels scary and uncertain, this show provides the perfect antidote of humanity and love. Some of the stories are incredibly moving, but they’re all uplifting and life-affirming at a time when … Continue reading Fill Your Ears with Culture: Top 10 Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Inside No.9 Twisted Road Away From Normalcy

Contributing WriterMarch 31, 2020April 4, 2020

Review: Inside No. 9 – A Twisted Road Away From Normalcy

By Sam Portillo ÔÇ£You canÔÇÖt waste this on cruise ships. This is Vegas level!ÔÇØ says student of the magic arts, Neville Griffin, after having a revolutionary levitation routine performed to him for the first time. His sentiment matches my own in wondering how the brilliance of Inside No. 9 is confined to the modest audiences of BBC Two. Pemberton and Shearsmith return with a fifth … Continue reading Review: Inside No. 9 – A Twisted Road Away From Normalcy

Contributing WriterMarch 31, 2020March 17, 2020

Chanel FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: Winter Wonderland Returns

By Denise Dogan After the death of Karl Lagerfeld last February whom was the creative director of Chanel for over 30 years, his successor Virginie Viard paid her respects to him by recreating his last show in a simpler form. The last Fall/Winter show by Chanel was created into a beautiful winter wonderland, one we will never forget. It was a gorgeous setting, and the … Continue reading Chanel FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: Winter Wonderland Returns

Contributing WriterMarch 30, 2020

The Age of Shifting Gender Stereotypes and the Culture of Gender

By Sarah Harris When I think about how much the culture of gender has evolved in my 22 years of life, itÔÇÖs evident that weÔÇÖve come a long way as a society. I come from a South Asian background in which an integral part of our culture is the role of the female as a homemaker. As a child, it was cultivated in me that … Continue reading The Age of Shifting Gender Stereotypes and the Culture of Gender

Food

The Best Veggie Items in Cardiff’s Meatiest Restaurants

It can be hard being a vegetarian when all of your family and friends prefer a good olÔÇÖ steak, especially when dining out. Although it might be off-putting when you heard the word ÔÇÿsteakhouseÔÇÖ, nowadays thereÔÇÖs always something on the menu for us herbivores. WeÔÇÖve handpicked some of the best veggie options in some of CardiffÔÇÖs meatiest restaurants so you never have to worry about … Continue reading The Best Veggie Items in Cardiff’s Meatiest Restaurants

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Contributing WriterMarch 29, 2020April 3, 2020

Hunters: Is Revenge Righteous?

By Suraya Rumbold–Kazzuz What would you expect from a show about Nazi hunters in 1970ÔÇÖs New York? Well, a man brutally yet satirically murdering all the guests at his own barbecue party after one of them starts shaking and repeatedly shouting that he is the Butcher and a Nazi certainly sets the tone. With its Inglorious Basterds-esque take on the narrative, there are a lot … Continue reading Hunters: Is Revenge Righteous?

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Laura DazonMarch 27, 2020March 28, 2020Leave a comment

Our Favourite Animes

Whether you consider yourself an otaku or have never watched an anime in your life, this list might be just what you need. From niche picks and oldies that marked entire generations, to the best of what Japanese animation has to offer nowadays: there is something for all tastes. Our contributors each selected one of their favourite animes. Funnily enough, all of them ended up … Continue reading Our Favourite Animes

Sofia BrizioMarch 27, 2020June 18, 2020

Graphic Novel Review: Thoreau and Me

By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà TalingÔÇÖs debut graphic novel Thoreau and Me is the compelling tale of a Parisian painter who, after reading ThoreauÔÇÖs Walden and becoming more aware of consumerism and the climate emergency, begins to question his life choices. Incorporating original quotes from Walden into the story, the author masterfully depicts our everyday anxieties around capitalism and its effects on the … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Thoreau and Me

Contributing WriterMarch 26, 2020March 17, 2020

Second-Hand Beauty Products: Should We Buy Them?

By Ellie Hutchings Most of us have probably used platforms such as eBay and Depop to purchase second-hand clothing at some point, but what about second-hand make-up? The last couple of years have seen increasing emphasis placed on the importance of adapting to a more sustainable lifestyle, so it seems only natural that such platforms and individuals alike have sought to capitalise on this new … Continue reading Second-Hand Beauty Products: Should We Buy Them?

eduardokarasMarch 25, 2020May 23, 2020

The Story of Storm Dennis ÔÇô A Personal Account

Words by Katie Waits Sunday, 16th February 2020. Who wouldÔÇÖve thought what shouldÔÇÖve been a normal February day could create such a story. Not all stories we tell are fond reflections or pleasant trips down memory lane, and itÔÇÖs important to remember that youÔÇÖre allowed to share the bad stories just as much as the good ones without feeling like youÔÇÖre being negative or attention-seeking. … Continue reading The Story of Storm Dennis ÔÇô A Personal Account

Contributing WriterMarch 25, 2020April 4, 2020

Review: Onward – Nostalgia, Imagination and Fantasy

By Helena Iciek For the past few years, Pixar has seemed to mainly focus on producing sequels to their already existing films; appealing to the nostalgia of older generations rather than creating content for new, younger audiences. However, they appear to have broken this mould with Onward. There is a slither of self-awareness in this film, as it looks to show how easy is can … Continue reading Review: Onward – Nostalgia, Imagination and Fantasy

Contributing WriterMarch 24, 2020March 23, 2020

Saint Laurent FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: The Vinyl Trend Returns

By Denise Dogan YSL has always eluded class and elegance, and they did not miss in this years Fall/Winter line. This week in Paris weÔÇÖve seen a few brands bring back big looks from previous fashion trends. Dior bringing back the grunge look from the 2000ÔÇÖs for one. But it seems YSL wanted to bring back the 1960ÔÇÖs to modern fashion. This yearÔÇÖs line differed … Continue reading Saint Laurent FW2020 Paris Fashion Week: The Vinyl Trend Returns

Contributing WriterMarch 23, 2020April 4, 2020

“Bravo Paedophilia”: The Rise and Fall of Roman Polanski

By Ella Rowe-Hall Anyone with their eye on the news would be aware of the recent Roman Polanski ripple within the media, due to his recent award won at the French Cesars Awards for best director regarding his film JÔÇÖaccuse. His award announcement, the last 40 years of his career, havenÔÇÖt exactly been plain sailing for Polanski.┬á1977 is the the year in which PolanskiÔÇÖs career … Continue reading “Bravo Paedophilia”: The Rise and Fall of Roman Polanski

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Review: Honest Burgers, Church Street

By Lauren Stenning and Katie Duffin Disclaimer: Honest Burgers provided Quench with a complimentary meal in exchange for a review. Burgers themselves are a pretty mainstream American cuisine, so for a restaurant specialising in burgers to stand out, there has to be something unique about what theyÔÇÖre serving up. And honestly, Honest Burgers have nailed it. First of all, their menu consists of a monthly … Continue reading Review: Honest Burgers, Church Street

katieduffinMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020

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INTERVIEW: George ‘isdsar’ Diamanto

Featured image credit to Red Bull Esports. By Mike O’Brien Esports has a bad rep. Between cringy intros in the Overwatch League, and the conservative insistence that video games cause everything from social anxiety to mass shootings, public perception of competitive gaming has some growing up to do. Despite being a billion-dollar industry, Esports faces an uphill climb against its uninitiated critics who see the … Continue reading INTERVIEW: George ‘isdsar’ Diamanto

Mike O'BrienMarch 22, 2020March 23, 2020