By Emily Ricalton In January 2012, itÔÇÖs fair to say that my life within music was about to make a dramatic, yet extremely dedicated change ÔÇômy not yet musically inclined 11-year-old self was about to discover an artist that would impact the majority of my younger years. Lana Del Rey, also formally known as Elizabeth Grant, released her first album ÔÇÿBorn to DieÔÇÖ during this … Continue reading Lana Del Rey – Norman F****** Rockwell Review
Stephen King’s prolific writing has always been synonymous with film adaptations. From terrifying horror to Oscar-winning classics like The Shawshank Redemption, his work has been adapted to cinema and TV for years. With one of his most famous novels,┬áIT, getting a blockbuster sequel, we’ve looked back at some of the most iconic adaptations of his work. Isobel Roach on the adaptation of Stand by MeRob … Continue reading Stephen King in Film
WeÔÇÖve all heard of Weight Watchers. In diet culture, itÔÇÖs quite difficult to avoid WWÔÇÖs points system, the side-by-side pictures of women standing in their old jeans; and the endless cookbooks. Sometimes, these things work for people and they see results. Bear in mind, most people who partake in Weight Watchers are adults who have made their own decision about changing their diet.┬á This is … Continue reading Kurbo: When Diet Culture Goes Too Far
Why I am proud to share my name with such a legend. If youÔÇÖd asked me a few years ago who my favourite Phoebe was I would have said the quirky and hilarious Phoebe Buffay from the timeless comedy Friends. However, that has now changed due to the just as quirky and even more hilarious Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She is undoubtedly a once-in-a-generation talent as the … Continue reading Funny, Feisty and Feminist: Why Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a Genius of Epic Proportions
It’s very easy to disregard camping as an uncomfortable and stressful option when looking at accommodation for staying abroad, but maybe we are a bit too quick to judge. Here we have 3 wonderful contributors sharing their experiences of their favourite camping sites across Europe. Vilanova Parc, (Vilanova i la Geltr├╣, Spain) by Angharad May Granted, for some, the very notion of sleeping in a … Continue reading Europe’s Best Camping Spots
Manchester has arguably produced some of the U.KÔÇÖs, if not the WorldÔÇÖs best bands. Sometimes itÔÇÖs still a little difficult to comprehend how such a multitude of incredible, yet diverse, music came about from this humble northern city. Anybody from Manchester will always be quick to tell you about how itÔÇÖs the best place on Earth; if youÔÇÖre judging it from a musical perspective, their … Continue reading Manchester and Music – What Makes Its Music So Great?
By Molly Govus and Rosa Burston Poetry is one of the most peculiar literary genres and is also extremely beneficial to readers and writers alike. Able to capture the power of language and to go straight to the point, poetry is ideal for every confused millennial trying to survive in this chaotic world and make sense of it. In this article, we recommend 5 books … Continue reading 5 Poetry Books Every Millennial Should Read
The 2019/2020 academic year is about to begin. With that comes streams of artists and bands into Cardiff, and the announcements are all over the place. This gig list will help every fresher and returning student figure out which gigs they want to go too. Who knows, maybe you’ll even see a band you fancy checking out. There are some absolutely wicked artists visiting … Continue reading We’ve Got You Covered: The Gig Calendar (First Semester)
Caleb Carter on┬áThe┬áDark Crystal Netflix’s latest attempt to dig out a unique space in media (somewhere between the weird wild west of the internet and the sheen quality of Hollywood) is a serialised reboot of Him Henson’s 1982 fantasy-adventure-puppet film,┬áThe Dark Crystal.┬áThough the Netflix label feels apt, re-watching the original might leave you confused at Henson’s name being attached. In opposition to endearing, literary backdrop … Continue reading Looking Back at Jim Henson
Icebreaker By Megan Evans I can safely say that fresherÔÇÖs week was one of the most daunting experiences of my entire year! Before I moved in to my flat, I knew that I wanted to buy some new clothes to freshen up my student wardrobe but also on a budget. Shopping online to places such as Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing has been the best … Continue reading Freshers’ Fashion
By Phoebe Bohana In the last month, the UK political system has demonstrated very powerfully the differences between past and present political systems. Boris Johnson became leader of the Conservative party after he won over an astonishing amount of party members. How did he become the favourite to win? In this article we look at the strategic intent behind political personas and the changing media … Continue reading Politics, Personality, Power: One man’s curious rise to Number 10
Love. The catalyst for so much of our struggling. Failed attempts can lead to people being left ÔÇÿfriend-zonedÔÇÖ and hurting. However, this article is not your regular heartbreak handbook. Today we delve into the much less reported on side of this interaction. Exploring how it feels to be the rejector. Losing Friends Words by Georgia Evans The rejection of unrequited love can leave the rejected feeling … Continue reading Respecting The Friend-Zone
By Mike O’Brien The music industryÔÇÖs indelible legends often share a clear journey. In youth, they are rambunctious, colourful, yearning for rebellion, demanding of change. Then age has a habit of mellowing spirit. ItÔÇÖs the difference between BowieÔÇÖs explosive 1971 classic Hunky Dory, whose premiere track Changes is an indictment of authoritarian adulthood, and 2016ÔÇÖs Blackstar, a sombre collection of deathbed reflections. But LCD Soundsystem … Continue reading Mini Series: The Evolution of LCD Soundsystem
The first in our Student Foodgram series, Tegan, Cardiff final year English and German student, spills her baking secrets. Check out her Instagram account which is filled with mouth-watering foodie photos for you to enjoy. Words by Tegan Francis What type of food do you normally make and how often? IÔÇÖm a hard-core cake fan. I love everything about cake: making it, eating it, serving … Continue reading Student Foodgram: teganfrancis_
By Danny Brown The term ÔÇÿplanned obsolescenceÔÇÖ has been thrown around a lot these last couple years, as fears emerged that tech companies were sentencing your phone to certain death whilst rubbing their hands with glee. But is the dilapidation of your mobile malevolently planned by evil CEO overlords, or is it just half-life? Most of us first heard the term when French prosecutors investigated … Continue reading Planned Obsolescence: Do Tech Companies Decide When Your Devices Live or Die?
Mild spoilers for character reveals follow in this review. The reveals come early in the film, but if you wish to go in blind then we recommend watching the film first. By Caleb Carter “It’s interesting to me,” Julie says for the third time in thirty seconds. She is trying to explain the idea for her new student film to the mysterious Anthony (who she … Continue reading Review: The Souvenir
By Ilona Cabral Festivals are about so much more than music. They are a volcanic eruption of culture, art, and emotion. They inspire individuals to try something new: to listen to a new band; to explore a new form of art; or to sample a new (somewhat overpriced) food.┬á In every way, Victorious Festival adhered to this fantastic stereotype. As well as showcasing an incredible … Continue reading Culture at The Victorious Festival
Yn Orffennaf┬á eleni, fe welwn ni’r cyhoeddiad oedd Meghan Markle yn golygu rhifyn arbennig o Vogue. Dechreuodd y cyhoeddiad yma nifer o drafodaethau gan roedd pobl yn dadlau fod nad oedd lle iÔÇÖr Ddugiaeth Sussex cyfrannu tuag at y cyfryngau. Gan ddweud hynny dyma ddwy o ein cyfranwyr yn dadlau o blaid ac yn erbyn cyfraniad y teulu brenhinol ar y cyfan tuag at y … Continue reading Marchnata Meghan
By Rebecca Astill If youÔÇÖre anything like me, first year comes with a mountain of expectations. Having worked my arse off for the past 4 years of public examination years to get into Cardiff University, I was determined to have the best three years of my life. IÔÇÖm about to go into my third year, and IÔÇÖd say IÔÇÖve not done too badly in living … Continue reading A Letter to Freshers
Introduction by Sophie Coombs Earlier in August, we introduced you to our Festival Fashion series. We started out with our very own Emily’s style at Truck Festival and now we’re heading to Boomtown and Boardmasters! Boomtown – ┬áBy Elly Savva Coyle My festival fashion icon is my boyfriendÔÇÖs younger sister Sophie, an 18 year old who has just finished her A-Levels and is now spending … Continue reading Festival Fashion: Boomtown and Boardmasters
