Culture

The Place I Call Home | Photography Exhibition Review

By Sarah Anne Griffiths ÔÇÿHomeÔÇÖ is a word which embodies many things: a sense of comfort and closure, protection within four walls; home is a place where you should feel most yourself, most at ease and free to express yourself without inhibitions. FfotogalleryÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition embodies these characteristics in a cross-cultural photographic exploration of what ÔÇÿhomeÔÇÖ is within and around various GCC countries as … Continue reading The Place I Call Home | Photography Exhibition Review

Sofia Brizio
Film & TV, LGBT+

Review: Sequin in a Blue Room

By Cynthia Vera A heart-warming debut from director Van Grisnven, ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue RoomÔÇÖ is a queer thriller that unfolds itself like a teenage fantasy; a stunning tale of obsession, seduction, and ultimately, loneliness. Sequin in a Blue Room is a story that follows 16-year old Sequin (Conor Leach), an endearingly mysterious boy who chooses instant sexual satisfaction with older men over meaningful relationships. … Continue reading Review: Sequin in a Blue Room

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Features

Diagnosis is Victory: A No-BS Guide to Cardiff’s Mental Healthcare

By Mike O’Brien Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to mental illness and suicide. If you or someone you know is affected by mental health issues or the content discussed, please call the Samaritan’s 24 hour hotline on 116 123. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) offers support to men between 17:00 and 00:00 on 0800 58 58 58. An introduction ThisÔÇÖll be … Continue reading Diagnosis is Victory: A No-BS Guide to Cardiff’s Mental Healthcare

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Culture

Photography Season 19-20 at the National Museum | Review

By Sarah Anne Griffiths The National MuseumÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition includes work curated by four of the most prestigious photographers within the photography world. Upon attending the press preview of the exhibition it became apparent that Cardiff, and Wales as a whole, is truly honoured to have such important photographic work on display in our capital city. One of the four photographers is August Sander. … Continue reading Photography Season 19-20 at the National Museum | Review

Sofia Brizio
Culture

Frankenstein | Theatre Review

By Rhian Lock Ôÿà Ôÿà As a big fan of Gothic horror and theatre respectively, Rona MunroÔÇÖs theatrical reworking of Frankenstein was a show that I had been desperate to catch. Rather than leaving Mary Shelley – the author of Frankenstein – behind the pen, Munro transports her into the play itself, lending her the driving narrative. Eilidh Loan is zany as Shelley, manically whizzing … Continue reading Frankenstein | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
Music

New Artist Corner: Andr├®s Volkov

When we write about music, we are bound to encounter subjectivity ÔÇôan element that we constantly try to supress in order to remain impartial. However, even if we do a great job at concealing it, it is always there. Imagine what would happen if we only wrote about music that we donÔÇÖt have some sort of emotional connection to. We would ultimately end up with … Continue reading New Artist Corner: Andr├®s Volkov

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Culture

A Look Back on IRIS 2019 | Film Festival Review

by Tabitha Jukes Another year, another Iris comes and goes and, being my first, it certainly wonÔÇÖt be my last. The weeklong Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival saw Cardiff transform once more into a vibrant carnival of LGBT+ film celebration. Embracing both diverse stories and people, this global Festival connects Cardiff to an array of new friends and talent from the British Born makers to … Continue reading A Look Back on IRIS 2019 | Film Festival Review

Sofia Brizio
Food

Review: The Dough Thrower, Cowbridge

Cardiff Masters student, Peter Wolinski, kindly reviewed The Dough Thrower for Quench. By Peter Wolinski There isnÔÇÖt much that tops a stodge binge. Whether itÔÇÖs whilst youÔÇÖre drastically hungover on the sofa, at a late-night takeaway or perhaps out somewhere slightly more cultured, bolting down a dangerous amount of carbohydrate is rarely an unenjoyable experience. And one evening, after a particularly miserable Cardiff afternoon, my … Continue reading Review: The Dough Thrower, Cowbridge

Lauren Stenning
Columnist

I DonÔÇÖt Know About You

After celebrating my 22nd birthday, I reflect on what being 22 really means. Yesterday I turned┬á22 and Taylor was right,┬áitÔÇÖs miserable and magical.┬áAfter 2.2 decades on this earth I have learnt many life lessons: wine before beer is a bad idea, pesto pasta never gets old, and always remember your carrier bags.┬áAlong with these important life lessons a few things have been playing on my … Continue reading I DonÔÇÖt Know About You

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Ariana Grande Sweetener Tour
Live Reviews, Music

Live Review: Ariana Grande Sweetener Tour, O2 Arena, 15/10/19

2018 was an explosive year in terms of career for Ariana Grande. Not only did she prove herself as an amazing vocalist multiple times, she also created iconic songs, clips and aesthetics and became a source of memes more times than one can count. It only seemed natural, then, that 2019 would follow the same tone with the Sweetener Tour. When I saw she was … Continue reading Live Review: Ariana Grande Sweetener Tour, O2 Arena, 15/10/19

Laura Dazon
Features

Do We Really Know What Social Anxiety Is? #MentalHealthWeek

Nidhi Pattni A lot of us apply to university with a laundry list of doubts and apprehensions: What will the city be like? Will I make friends? Is this the right place for me? These are common questions that an FAQ section on the university website can help out with to ease your mind. But some of us have a longer list of intense, excruciating … Continue reading Do We Really Know What Social Anxiety Is? #MentalHealthWeek

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Features

Editing: How far is too far?

By Katherine Mallett The quest for THE ÔÇÿperfect pictureÔÇÖ seems to be infinite. A plethora of editing apps that offer countless filter options, lighting settings and blurring tools. It therefore comes as no surprise that we live in a society that breeds and even feeds self-image issues. The big question is: how far is too far? A deep dive into the app-store It doesnÔÇÖt take … Continue reading Editing: How far is too far?

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Fashion

Why Anastasia Beverly Hills is Paving the Way for the Beauty Industry

By Rhi├ón Lock  Anastasia Beverly Hills (abbreviated as ABH continuing) has of recent years been one of the biggest dominators in the cosmetics industry, releasing products such as the Dipbrow Pomade and the Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette, which have won an array of awards and solidified ABHÔÇÖs place as a pinnacle in the beauty domain. Despite the brandÔÇÖs American name, CEO Anastasia Soare is a … Continue reading Why Anastasia Beverly Hills is Paving the Way for the Beauty Industry

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Film & TV

Downton Abbey Caf├®? The New Experience Economy

By Amy King ItÔÇÖs not only television and film themed festivals and events that are growing in popularity by the year, themed locations are too. Interaction with scenes, places and characters from popular films and television series has opened up a whole new economy, the ÔÇÿnew experience economyÔÇÖ. In September, Birmingham hosted a Peaky Blinders themed festival in which hundreds of attendees wore newsboy caps, … Continue reading Downton Abbey Caf├®? The New Experience Economy

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Fashion

Adidas Infinite Play – What is it?

By Josh Allen  Adidas have announced the beginning of a new scheme: Adidas Infinite Play. But, what exactly is it?  Well, if youÔÇÖve happened to of purchased any products from Adidas in the past five years, youÔÇÖre now able to send your old products in return for store credit: this includes anything from track jackets to old socks, with Adidas welcoming them back with open … Continue reading Adidas Infinite Play – What is it?

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Culture

Graphic Novel Review: Mozart in Paris

Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Mozart in Paris is a compelling graphic novel by French creator Frantz Duchazeau, recounting MozartÔÇÖs adventures in Paris. The 22-year-old Austrian composer notoriously sought refuge in the French capital after being disappointed by the scarce recognition he was getting in his hometown of Salzburg. Mozart travels to Paris with a bag full of hopes and dreams, which, however, are quickly shattered by … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Mozart in Paris

Sofia Brizio
Travel

Holiday Clubs and Bars

There are many different types of holidays…but what do they all have in common? Some really wonderful clubs and bars. Here, three of our contributors explore their favourite night-out finds. By Ellie Hutchings Situated in the cityÔÇÖs Jewish Quarter, the ruin bars of Budapest embrace their crumbling and run-down structures to create a fantastically unique night out. Once part of the Jewish ghetto, the ruin … Continue reading Holiday Clubs and Bars

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Features

Why I Vote.

A note from the Features Editor: Rhianna Hurren-Myers “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave” – Emmeline Pankhurst Last year we paid homage to 100 years since women were first given the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. A momentous occasion, and a well-deserved reminder of the incredible sacrifices made by the women involved in the suffragette or suffragist movement. There is just … Continue reading Why I Vote.

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Culture

On Your Feet! | Theatre Review

By Charlie Sawyer and Natascha Ng Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Coming to Cardiff from Broadway, On Your Feet! brings the Latino passion and spirit of Gloria Estefan to the stage once again. This production follows the story of Estefan’s rise to fame. From her Cuban origins and the streets of Miami to finally capturing her world-wide success on the global stage.  The production centres in on … Continue reading On Your Feet! | Theatre Review

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