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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Chris Colbourn iPhone owners can now apply for an Apple credit card in their phone’s preinstalled Wallet app, on any iPhone running iOS 12.4 or later. To apply, users need only input their date of birth, income, and the last 4 digits of their social security number, all in the app. This data then goes straight to the bank issuing the card, Goldman Sachs … Continue reading The Lowdown on the Apple Card
By Stephanie Israel The recent collaboration between the popular surf-wear brand, Stussy, and the recognised high-end brand, Dior, is a prime example of the recent spike in partnerships between sports and designer.┬á The menswear fall collection was masterminded by Kim Jones, DiorÔÇÖs current artistic director of menswear. Jones has previously collaborated with streetwear brand KAWS, which ended up being a very successful collection. This was … Continue reading Dior X Stussy: A Review
By Josh Allen┬á This past decade has seen a rise in the popularity of street-wear brands and an increase of high-end fashion into the mainstream. For years, these two ends of the industry have been separated from each other with very little interaction. This all changed in 2017, when Louis Vuitton and Supreme New York two giants of each industry, collaborated and opened the gateway … Continue reading Dior X Jordan: A Review
Phoebe Grinter – Columnistgrinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk As it is officially the most wonderful time of the year, I decided to create a modernised, Cardiff-esque rendition of the classic 12 Days of Christmas. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me,A partridge in a pear treeHead into town and treat yourself to my favourite cocktail at Be at One. Appropriately named ÔÇÿLivinÔÇÖ on a … Continue reading 12 Days of Christmas ÔÇô Cardiff Edition
By Indigo Jones Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà This performance was my first encounter with Kinetic School of Performing arts, and I have to say I was really impressed with the group of talented young people they had to offer. This point is proven through their need to alternate casts to showcase the talent of the groupÔÇÖs members. The musical takes its storyline from the … Continue reading Ghost | Theatre Review
By Ella Woodcock For many of us, Christmas time does not bring the joy and merriment that it says on the tin. The strong focus on family advertising and ÔÇÿtogethernessÔÇÖ can be harsh reminder to those who have lost someone special or, are otherwise unable to enjoy Christmas. The sad truth of it is that every year, millions of people struggle through the Christmas period … Continue reading Mental Health over Christmas
Gan Niamh Goodwin-Thomas Mae oÔÇÖn glawio a gwyntog ac felly rydym yn gwybod bod y Gaeaf gwir┬á wedi cyrraedd, ond be mae ‘na iÔÇÖw neud yng Nghaerdydd amser yma y flwyddyn? GydaÔÇÖr tywydd ofnadwy yma mae gwyliau braf yn dod ÔÇÿfyd, fel Nadolig a Noswyl Blwyddyn Newydd, syÔÇÖn llenwiÔÇÖr amser ÔÇÿda nifer o ddigwyddiadau hwyl. Hyd yn oed os nad oes genych chi ┬ádiddordeb yn … Continue reading Nadolig yng Nghaerdydd
This month, we wanted to switch things up slightly and help you get to know the three people that run Quench’s Film + TV section a bit better. So here are a few editor’s picks: no guidelines, no strict word-count or writing style; just 3 recommendations from us to you. Laura Dazon – Searching for Sugarman One of the most exhilarating stories I have heard … Continue reading Editors Picks: December 2019
By Rhiannon Humphreys With the rising popularity of social media platforms such as YouTube, Soundcloud, and even TikTok, itÔÇÖs becoming increasingly easy for artists to share their creations with hundreds, even thousands, of strangers on the internet. But how much power do these platforms really hold for self-made musicians who want to bypass the record label grind?┬á Clairo is perhaps one of the most successful … Continue reading The rise of Bedroom Pop – is the DIY popstar here to last?
By Lois Brooks With Christmas just around the corner, here is a short but sweet selection of beauty dupes as gift suggestions for loved ones at this festive time. Beginning with a classic present which is always greatly appreciated, some new makeup brushes. Starting the New Year off with a fresh set of brushes never disappoints and Real Techniques, created by YouTuberÔÇÖs Sam and … Continue reading The Best Christmas Beauty Dupes
By Rhianna Hurren-Myers It has been almost a month since Grace MillaneÔÇÖs killer was found guilty by a unanimous jury. Over the three-week trial, he had consistently denied murder, claiming she had died ÔÇ£accidentally during sexÔÇØ. On the night of her death, he had not called the emergency services. Instead, he took photos of her body, went on another date, and then buried her in … Continue reading We Can’t Consent To This: The Lie of the ‘Sex Game Gone Wrong’
The L Word: Generation Q By Maja Metera The L Word: Generation Q is a continuation of the revolution started in early 2000s. Therefore, it pushes boundaries and touches upon taboo subjects from the first scene. The episode opens with what turns out to be period sex. It has been ten years since The L Word finale. When first episode aired in the US in 2004 … Continue reading What to Watch on Streaming: December 2019
