By Meg Burgess Kanye West – one of the most decorated hip-hop artists in history, with 21 Grammy wins and 68 nominations to his name, as well as the fashion entrepreneur behind the ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ brand. ÔÇ£YeezyÔÇØ is estimated to bring in $1.5 billion (┬ú1.16 billion) in revenue in 2019, so the question is, amongst so much controversy, how is he able to sell out a … Continue reading Kanye West and the Development of ‘Offensive Fashion’
We all know someone that has made the decision to spend some time in an industry sector during their degree in order to focus on their career. This article hopes to give you an honest account of what itÔÇÖs really like doing a period of work experience, whether part of your degree or otherwise. Quench Features has interviewed two Cardiff University students on two very different degree pathways to find out their thoughts… Continue reading Work Experience, Placements, Internships: Is it worth it?
The 11 Tips to Start Hitchhiking by Daniel Priestly┬á This summer I spent about a month hitchhiking from Croatia to the north of Greece. This was one of the most interesting and fun experiences I have ever had – itÔÇÖs not just a means of getting free transport, itÔÇÖs a fun experience in itself and I would recommend anybody interested in the concept give it … Continue reading Hitchhiking: 11 top tips to get started
Pui Kuan Cheah on Queer Eye: We’re In Japan!┬á- On Netflix Looking for an uplifting and inspiring show on Netflix this November? Queer Eye: WeÔÇÖre In Japan! has your back. Winner of 7 Primetime Emmys, Queer Eye returns once again with a special 4-part season, this time moving across the Pacific to Japan. For those of you who have yet to catch up on this … Continue reading What to Watch on Streaming: November 2019
Katie May Huxtable – The Island, Victoria Hislop Travel writing presents itself to readers in numerous different forms. Whether it be fictitious tales of unseen places or a non-fiction anecdote of seas since travelled, the best kinds of travel writing are books containing language that holds the power to transport you to another place entirely. The Island by Victoria Hislop is a book that does … Continue reading Travel Writing: Our Top Picks
By Amelia Field Traditional notions of theatre usually present upper-class people dressed in their finest wear sitting for two or three hours watching actors perform on intricate stages, audience glued to their seats.┬áThis has changed completely with the introduction of independent theatre where tickets can cost as little as ┬ú2 and actors may not have glamorous sets or a history in acting. Sometimes these performances … Continue reading What Is Immersive Theatre?
By Polly Denny BearÔÇÖs Den have been on the rise in the UK indie scene since the release of their first album ÔÇÿIslandsÔÇÖ in 2014. Since then they have gathered something of a cult following and brought out two more albums, ÔÇÿRed Earth and Pouring RainÔÇÖ in 2016, and most recently ÔÇÿSo That You Might Hear MeÔÇÖ earlier this year. It is this new material … Continue reading Live Review: Bear’s Den – Tramshed (05/11/19)
Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Vivo Latino for Quench. An annoying culinary trope is the use of the pan- prefix. The worst application is pan-fried, primarily used instead of deep- or shallow-fried to tart something up that otherwise sounds rather boring. Masterchef are seasoned offenders: ÔÇ£Barry is serving pan-fried boeuf with twice cooked potato strips.ÔÇØ Translation: Barry is cooking steak and chips. Close behind is pan-[insert … Continue reading Review: Vivo Latino, Canton
Recent weeks have seen reports of anti-social, suspicious and threatening behavior spike. Reminding us all too harshly of the dangers associated with living in the city and obliterating our sense of invincibility. Despite the temptation to lock yourself in your bedroom and never leave the house, this is not a sustainable solution and we should not let these people ruin our university experience. Stay in … Continue reading Staying Safe At Night
Words by Lafan Hasan ThereÔÇÖs one thing that has stayed consistent about people throughout all of time and that is our ability to continuously change. That being said, these changes arenÔÇÖt necessarily things that weÔÇÖre always conscious of doing. These changes come in all forms, from changes that make us improve ourselves to those that worsen us but what all change has in common is … Continue reading How Can One Be Original in the World We Live in Today?
Phoebe Bowers on Justin Roiland and Nick Kroll Voice acting – an art frequently overlooked in regards to its complexity. It is a nuanced and multi-faceted art which expects the actor to grapple with accent, dialect, tonality, and acoustics. However it is not always given the credibility it deserves; there is still no category of this nature for the Emmys or Oscars. Here are two … Continue reading Sound Rolling: Our Favourite Voice Actors
By Rowan Davies It comes as no surprise as to why Jeffree Star is synonymous within the beauty industry and YouTube universe. From his infamous online scandals to his multi-million-dollar cosmetic line Jeffree Star possesses the full celebrity package that we love, or hate in some cases. However how does his new make-up collaboration with popular YouTuber and close friend, Shane Dawson, shine an innovative … Continue reading Conspiracy: Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson’s New Make-up Collaboration
Matt Maltese is back. This time empowered with another 10 track record, and it’s not one to miss. Riding off the success from ‘Bad Contestant’ released last year, Matt Maltese’s pithy one liners and self deprecative style is definitely one to watch. Ahead of his show at Clwb ifor Bach this weekend, we caught up with the 22 year old songwriter to chat about his … Continue reading Matt Maltese | Interview
By Elly Savva ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Although following the classic murder mystery story arc, what really entices the audience into this particular story is the venture it allows you into the messiest parts of peoples lives. From just the 12th to the 16th of November, The Girl on The Train is stopping at the New Theatre in Cardiff. Under the direction of Anthony Banks, the story has … Continue reading The Girl On The Train | Theatre Review
By Lottie Ennis The BBC provides an impartial and independent news which holds itself to an incredibly high standard. The broadcasting service is traditionally known for its values of a crystal clear and purely information-based articles and is the oldest broadcasting news service in the world. Considering the fractious world we live in, a truly impartial news outlet is a valuable resource, as, with the … Continue reading Should the BBC still be focused on impartiality?
By Ella Clucas With tickets selling out in just a matter of minutes, Loyle CarnerÔÇÖs latest tour for his second album Not Waving, But Drowning has been highly anticipated since it went on sale in the summer of this year. Having signed up for presale, as all dedicated fans do when tickets fly that fast, I was over the moon when I managed to cop … Continue reading Live Review: Loyle Carner – Y Plas (05/11/19)
By Haydee Mart├¡nez Zavala & Edith Rojo-Zazueta In Mexico, thereÔÇÖs a saying that goes like this: ÔÇ£El muerto al pozo y el vivo al gozoÔÇØ. The literal translation of this phrase would be: ÔÇ£The dead ones go to the pit and the living ones to the joyÔÇØ. After celebrating the Day of the Dead this past 1st and 2nd of November (All SaintÔÇÖs Day, and … Continue reading The Real Meaning Behind the Day of the Dead
By Polly Denny Tinder has been sparking matches since 2012, and while many of us log into the app almost daily as a part of our social media round up, how many of us really know how it works? The past decade has seen a complete turnaround in attitudes towards online dating. Before, the sorts of eHarmony and OKCupid might have been seen as something … Continue reading ItÔÇÖs a Catch: TinderÔÇÖs predatory algorithms and the lonely hearts in the crossfire
Quench were invited to review Metchy’s Cafe on Cathays Terrace. Words by Sai Right next to Lidl there is a little cafe. It used to be no more than a sandwich stand, but over summer, the owner, Metchy, transformed it into a caf├®, specifically designed for students and businesspeople as a sort of comfortable study space. The first thing you notice when you walk in … Continue reading Review: Metchy’s Cafe, Cathays
Phoebe Grinter – Columnistgrinterpm@cardiff.ac.uk When it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.┬áAstrology will be there for you. So my life is falling apart. I spilt coffee all down my new jeans, my card got declined, and I cried at a Christmas advert. But itÔÇÖs not my fault, itÔÇÖs obviously because Mercury is in retrograde, my Himalayan salt lamp needs … Continue reading What Planet Can I Blame Today?
