Features

We Can’t Consent To This: The Lie of the ‘Sex Game Gone Wrong’

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’

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Film & TV, LGBT+

What to Watch on Streaming: December 2019

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

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Food

Review: Wild Thing, Grangetown

Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Wild Thing for Quench. I thank the heavens each day that I met my partner after she became a vegetarian. As the son of a Pole, and therefore a vociferous meatatarian, such a conversion dans relationship wouldÔÇÖve ended in each party being disappointed in the other; her displeased with me for not following suit, me with her for abandoning lamb shank. … Continue reading Review: Wild Thing, Grangetown

Lauren Stenning
Fashion

The High Cost of Cheap Fashion

by Katie May Huxtable   The fashion and textiles industry is one of the worlds biggest industrial sectors and we are now producing and purchasing our fashion at a rate like never before. A constant need for fast fashion is fuelled by a society rooted in throwaway culture and, across all sectors, we have developed a constant need to consume. However, as the second biggest … Continue reading The High Cost of Cheap Fashion

Jasmine Snow
Film & TV

Review: Frozen 2

By Harriet Lowbridge DisneyÔÇÖs new Frozen 2 is a brilliant sequel of Elsa and AnnaÔÇÖs adventures. The film follows the origin story of ElsaÔÇÖs magical powers and the mysterious neighbouring kingdom hidden in an enchanted fog. The story is slightly darker, more magical and follows a more mature storyline whilst keeping true to the playful style of the original Frozen. ItÔÇÖs quite refreshing for a … Continue reading Review: Frozen 2

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Culture

Charity Over The Christmas Period

Charity is not just for Christmas Christmas means more to some people than others. Personally, as soon as the first of December comes around I am screaming Michael Bubl├® and dressing only in tinsel. Some are able to control themselves in a far less… embarrassing fashion. Many people do not celebrate Christmas. We know all this. However, you view Christmas – whether you love it … Continue reading Charity Over The Christmas Period

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Fashion

Normani X Fenty – Is Fashion Becoming More Diverse?

By Meg Burgess┬á A lack of representation has always been an issue in the fashion industry, with many brands being ÔÇÿcalled outÔÇÖ on social media for only using one model of colour. So, many were pleasantly surprised when Fenty, RihannaÔÇÖs personal brand, announced on November 22nd┬áthat Normani would be the brandÔÇÖs first ambassador. Normani, previously a member of girl group ÔÇÿFifth HarmonyÔÇÖ, stated in an … Continue reading Normani X Fenty – Is Fashion Becoming More Diverse?

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Culture

Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother of All Pantomimes | Theatre Review

By Laura Dazon and Mary Stephanie Israel Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà As an international student in the UK, I have been surprised many times by aspects of the British culture (seriously, please stop putting beans everywhere). But if anyone had told me about pantomimes before, I would have been a much happier person. The bright blue posters for the show are everywhere on the streets … Continue reading Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother of All Pantomimes | Theatre Review

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Music

Independent Record Label Resurgence: Are major labels now less relevant?

By Craig Strachan The record label industry reached an oligopoly over the wider music industry not really seen since the times before The Beatles and of Frank Sinatra in the 1940s and 50s. Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI make up 88% of the market today and have dominated the music industriesÔÇÖ output like this for nearly the last 20 years.  However, the last few years … Continue reading Independent Record Label Resurgence: Are major labels now less relevant?

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Fashion

Depop – The New Online Marketplace for Millennials

By Katherine Mallett Fast fashion has dominated the industry for years now. As humans, we have become accustomed to the convenience, momentum and familiarity of high-street shops, that offer easy and often cheap outfits for every occasion.┬á But as the market persists to flourish, is it about time for a vintage moment? With the advent and subsequent success of the online shopping phenomenon, we no … Continue reading Depop – The New Online Marketplace for Millennials

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Food

Cardiff Crime is Costing Us Our Beloved Eateries

Words by Katie Duffin In recent months, many of CardiffÔÇÖs favourite restaurants and cafes have fallen victim to a series of burglaries and break-ins. Bloc Coffee and Wild Thing are just two establishments that have been targeted by groups of thieves, and have been left with heavy hearts and mounting repair fees. Many businesses around the city are now working alongside South Wales Police, in … Continue reading Cardiff Crime is Costing Us Our Beloved Eateries

Lauren Stenning
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
Download

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

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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

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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?

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