Columnist

Harry Styles: Shattering Gender Norms, Defying Toxic Masculinity, and Writing Bangers

Phoebe Grinter – Columnistgrinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk With his much-anticipated album Fine Line due to be released on 13th December, I thought it was appropriate to talk about the key role Harry Styles is playing in shattering gender norms and defying toxic masculinity. From his majestic mane of curly brown locks and his active support of the LGBT+ community, to his goose-bump inducing vocals and captivating stage presence, … Continue reading Harry Styles: Shattering Gender Norms, Defying Toxic Masculinity, and Writing Bangers

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Culture

The Godmother | Theatre Review

By Devika Sunand Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà This pantomime will take you on a roller coaster of fun, laughter and entertainment with its amazing storyline and perfect mix of music, lights, costumes and yes, not to forget, the super cool audience. A must-watch show written, directed and performed by the talented members of Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Act One Drama Society, ‘The Godmother’ takes us back … Continue reading The Godmother | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
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GE 2019: The Online Battleground

By Sarah Belger With general elections now seeming to take place every two years, you might expect politicians to be running out of things to say and places to say them (where people are still listening). Faced with an electorate with neither the time for (nor the faith in) manifestos, the social media presence of all the main parties is more central than ever. Judging … Continue reading GE 2019: The Online Battleground

Mike O'Brien
Culture

The Curious Muchness of Stuff and Nonsense | Theatre Review

By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Alice in Wonderland is one of those classics I love going back to from time to time, be it by reading the book, watching DisneyÔÇÖs cartoon or Tim BurtonÔÇÖs films. So, of course, I couldnÔÇÖt miss the chance to review ÔÇÿThe Curious Muchness of Stuff and NonsenseÔÇÖ, a re-imagined version of Lewis CarrollÔÇÖs classic by Hijinx Odyssey. … Continue reading The Curious Muchness of Stuff and Nonsense | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
Clebar

A-Y o slang Cymraeg

Gan Jacob Morris Fel y dywed Dafydd Iwan un tro ÔÇÿMaeÔÇÖr wlad hon yn eiddo iti a miÔÇÖ oÔÇÖr De iÔÇÖr Gogledd ac o F├┤n i Fynwy mae CymruÔÇÖn frith o dafodieithoedd gwahanol. Ond ers dod iÔÇÖr brifysgol maeÔÇÖn si┼Ár bod yr amrywiaeth yng ngeirfa eich cyd-fyfyrwyr wedi peri penbleth i chi ar fwy nag un achlysur. Weithiau, pan fydd dwy dafodiaith yn cwrdd, gall … Continue reading A-Y o slang Cymraeg

Indigo Jones
Culture

No Superheroes Allowed: 5 Life-Changing Comics

By Eduardo Karas Following the theme of ÔÇ£StoriesÔÇØ, we at Q3 wanted to give space to less traditional means of storytelling as one of our objectives for this issue. The first medium we are giving our attention to is graphic novels or comic books or just comics (however you want to call them), as two of us are very passionate about them. Below, I will … Continue reading No Superheroes Allowed: 5 Life-Changing Comics

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Fashion

How has Fashion Changed Society?

By Kimiya Asjadi┬á An invitation for an event arrives, almost reflexively you reach for your laptop, open ASOS and start looking for the something new to wear. Sound familiar? ItÔÇÖs nothing to be ashamed of, weÔÇÖve all been there. We live in a society where thereÔÇÖs a relentless need to keep up, fit in but also stand out. Our clothing creates our identity and while … Continue reading How has Fashion Changed Society?

Contributing Writer
Features

Inclusivity in the Workplace: Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Law Society Host Their First Diversity Event

Photography and words by Luisa De la Concha Montes On Tuesday the 26th of November, Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Law Society held their first ever Diversity Event. The purpose of this panel of discussion was to allow speakers to talk about their experiences as LGBTQ+, BAME, and Women individuals; and through this, raise awareness on the issues that specific social groups face in the workplace. According to … Continue reading Inclusivity in the Workplace: Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Law Society Host Their First Diversity Event

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Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Frank Turner – St. David’s Hall (24/11/19)

By Kirby Evans The first half of his show was stripped back to the acoustics, with just Frank, his guitar, and dark, moody lighting. Opening with the folk-punk ÔÇÿJinny BinghamÔÇÖs GhostÔÇÖ, Frank Turner has set the somewhat underwhelming, monotone scene. His latest album revolves not around stories from his own life, but those from influential women in history. With lyrics and meaning aside, the setlist … Continue reading Live Review: Frank Turner – St. David’s Hall (24/11/19)

James McClements
Fashion

Why Was this Year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Cancelled?

By Francesca Ionescu A quick peek into a VictoriaÔÇÖs Secret shop will make you think the retailerÔÇÖs main audience is women; teens in the PINK section spraying body mist amongst sports bras, silky pyjamas and the big group that giggles around the lace and garter straps. But the origins of the brand are more amongst the line from David FincherÔÇÖs ÔÇÿThe Social NetworkÔÇÖ. A Stanford … Continue reading Why Was this Year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Cancelled?

Contributing Writer
Culture

How do you stay creative? 8 Tips to Find Your Inspiration Again

By Rhiannon Humphreys ItÔÇÖs a timeless struggle for all creatives ÔÇô how does one stay inspired and motivated on the days where your mind seems to be blank and your ideas run dry? ItÔÇÖs hard enough when your art is just a personal (unmonetized) passion, but even harder when your job requires you to pump out content on command. IÔÇÖm a poet, and lately IÔÇÖve … Continue reading How do you stay creative? 8 Tips to Find Your Inspiration Again

Sofia Brizio
Travel

Picture Perfect

By Josie von Jascheroff Siem Reap, Cambodia. Away from the crowds of tourists posing in front of mesmerizing Angkor Wat, there is a little cluster of smaller temples. Some are partially in ruin while others allows sweltering Europeans to seek shelter in the shade. Amongst these, there is a construction of four ginormous Buddha heads called Angkor Thom. Each head faces in a different direction … Continue reading Picture Perfect

Marcus Yeatman-Crouch
Culture

Behind The Label | Theatre Review

By Pratiksha Pathak Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà During this festive time, where everything is about joy, love, lights and hope, the performance of ‘Behind The Label’ at the Wales Millennium Centre took us away from all the sparkle and glitter for a few hours. The 120-minute show by Theatre Versus Oppression sheds light on the harsh reality of the lives of homeless people. While traditional festive … Continue reading Behind The Label | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
Film & TV

LFF Review: Honey Boy

By Caleb Carter James Lort is a former alcoholic. His rude, nasal coaching playfully bullies his child actor son, Otis, but he doesnÔÇÖt know where to draw the line, is easily hurt and speaks in a string of self-constructed platitudes: ÔÇ£You know what the white spot is in the middle of chicken shit? More chicken shit!ÔÇØ. ┬áA bubble blown up around himself that acts also … Continue reading LFF Review: Honey Boy

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Food

Student Foodgram: STARVINGALLDAY

This Student Foodgram series has enabled Quench to showcase the best of Cardiff students’ creativity when it comes to cooking, photography and use of social media. We hope you’ve enjoyed discovering these accounts, where our fellow students’ passion for food shines through their Instagram, as much as we have! Maybe the series of interviews has even inspired you to start your own foodgram…Read what our … Continue reading Student Foodgram: STARVINGALLDAY

Lauren Stenning
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The Automation of… Comedy?

By Mike O’Brien The inexorable tide of automation is upon us, and as economists and futurologists forecast the obsolescence of human roles in the service and retail sectors, one can’t help but ask: where will it end? Is anyone among us truly safe from machine replacement? Oxford University reckons that mental healthcare professionals, detectives, and teachers can sit tight. Uniting these roles is the irreplaceable … Continue reading The Automation of… Comedy?

Mike O'Brien
Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Larkins – Clwb Ifor Bach (20/11/19)

By Maja Metera When you enter the Clwb Ifor Bach, forget about the reality of the XXI century. You get magically transported to an alternate reality as the dimmed lights and big reddish carpet in the place of the stage create the atmosphere of Nirvana’s music video. It was my pleasure to experience a bit of this magic when I visited this place on occasion … Continue reading Live Review: Larkins – Clwb Ifor Bach (20/11/19)

James McClements
Culture

Les Mis├®rables | Theatre Review

By Neus Forner ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà My expectations were set high for such a well-known and loved musical, but it still blew me away in every possible sense. I was awed from the first minute to the last. Les Mis├®rables is a story from Victor HugoÔÇÖs incredible novel that goes by the same name and has been adapted into a musical by Claude-Michel Sch├Ânberg, Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc … Continue reading Les Mis├®rables | Theatre Review

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