Flawsome: The wholesome all-natural juice company paving the way for sustainable brands

Words By Eleanor Strong Since I was 16 years old, I have always worked within the food and drink sector. Whether it is waitressing, bartending or food preparation; any job surrounding this line of work ÔÇô you name it, IÔÇÖve done it. However, itÔÇÖs a whole different ball game when the opportunity arises to take part in the business side. My first experience was with … Continue reading Flawsome: The wholesome all-natural juice company paving the way for sustainable brands

Live Review: Sigrid at Motorpoint Arena, 13/03/19

Photo credit: Album cover for ‘Sucker Punch’ – Sigrid   by Camille Stanley Admittedly, I arrived at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on the 13th March knowing not all that much about NorwayÔÇÖs newest pop star Sigrid. Of course I was familiar with the song Strangers, which IÔÇÖm sure has been stuck in many more heads than just mine for the past few months, however … Continue reading Live Review: Sigrid at Motorpoint Arena, 13/03/19

Album Review: ‘Stranger Creatures’ by Drenge

Photo credit: press photo as seen on DIY Mag   by Joe Cresswell It has been a long journey for Drenge; gone are the days of being under the radar (apart from being mentioned in a Labour MPs resignation letter in 2013) and merely being described as a ÔÇÿpunky indie racketÔÇÖ by the Guardian. For as Drenge let the dust settle from releasing their third … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Stranger Creatures’ by Drenge

Review | Greatest Showman Sing-a-long

By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Possibly the biggest film hit of 2017/2018, The Greatest Showman found universal appeal after a rocky start with the critics. However, fans have not let the hype die, with the soundtrack being one of the biggest music sellers of last year and still conjuring up vivid imagery thanks to three little words, This Is Me. Now, Sing-a-Long-a Productions have brought the … Continue reading Review | Greatest Showman Sing-a-long

Climate change: the real story.

By Hannah Penwright Throughout the EarthÔÇÖs history, the climate has been constantly changing due to natural fluctuation. However, temperatures recently have been increasing quicker than ever and although we might be enjoying the sunshine, scientists see this as a huge concern for the well-being of our planet. Since 2000, 16 out of the 17 warmest years on record occurred and the world is one degree … Continue reading Climate change: the real story.

Meat Substitutes – Friend or Foe?

The Argument For Meat Substitutes By Rosa Burston The increasing quality and availability of meat substitutes over the past few years has been eminently visible to me as a long-standing vegan; I struggle to see how this development can be viewed with disdain! Anyone who values animal life, the state of our planet or their own health should be relieved that veganism is becoming mainstream … Continue reading Meat Substitutes – Friend or Foe?

APP REVIEW: UniSalad

By Molly Govus |┬áÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà It’s safe to say we’ve all experienced that social media rush after accepting the offer from your first-choice university. Group chats for your subject, 15 different pages for your accommodation, group chats for your house, your floor your flat. It gets a bit much, doesnÔÇÖt it? This is where UniSalad fills in the gaps. An app perfectly tailored to your university … Continue reading APP REVIEW: UniSalad

We spoke to ex-homeless people about what itÔÇÖs like to live on the streets in the yearÔÇÖs coldest months

By Eleanor Scales & Lindsay Smith Being homeless is never a great time – but the winter months are when people suffer the most, due to a lack of coats, clothes, blankets and shelter. Last year, it was reported that 78 homeless people died due to cold weather. We spoke to ex-homeless people – who are now living in free accommodation provided by homeless charity … Continue reading We spoke to ex-homeless people about what itÔÇÖs like to live on the streets in the yearÔÇÖs coldest months

An Interview with The Arcade VaultsÔÇÖ Chris Munasinha

By Mike OÔÇÖBrien Tucked away in the High Street Arcade at QueenÔÇÖs St is a new venue: The Arcade Vaults. With Cardiff proving a hotspot for gaming culture, I was curious about what the Vaults could bring to such a crowded space – so I had a chat with its owner, Chris Munasinha, to learn a bit more about this new challenger. Walking into the … Continue reading An Interview with The Arcade VaultsÔÇÖ Chris Munasinha

Carmen | Review

By Dolunay Dogahan A rather intriguing mix of a band consisting of guitar, percussion and the saxophone sets the mood for this intimate act of BizetÔÇÖs Carmen in the YMCA. Orchestrated by Stephen McNeff and played by the Cardiff University Operatic Society, the play rises above the expectations from an all student cast. If it wasnÔÇÖt for the unfortunate venue with the restrictively small stage … Continue reading Carmen | Review

Live Review: Barns Courtney in Support of The Hunna, Tramshed, 01/04/19

By Max Modell Barns Courtney is a rock star in the purest sense. He swaggered on stage in a velvet suit, with an open black shirt, before beginning to strut across the stage in a manner reminiscent of Mick Jagger. Like all the greatest rock stars, Barns is undeniably sexy in the way he owns the room with such ease. In an age of indie … Continue reading Live Review: Barns Courtney in Support of The Hunna, Tramshed, 01/04/19

How has pop music changed in the 2010s?

by Esther Loi Pop music is an inaugural part of everyoneÔÇÖs livesÔÇöfrom catchy tunes to jam to on long car rides, and all the way to sad songs in the shower, thereÔÇÖs a song for every situation. Growing up heavily influenced by the pop music surrounding us, it is undeniable that pop music has changed drastically over the years. Teen pop used to be a … Continue reading How has pop music changed in the 2010s?

Vivienne Westwood ÔÇô Showcase ÔÇô SS19 Fashion Show

By┬áEmily Jade Ricalton In the late evening of March 29th, 55-57 The Hayes, St DavidÔÇÖs Centre Vivienne Westwood store turned into a showcase of extravagant and controversial designs as head designer, Harry, described the recent collection to a watching, and certainly overcrowded, audience. Invited exclusively by the first and only Vivienne Westwood store in the whole of Wales, the large audience had come together for … Continue reading Vivienne Westwood ÔÇô Showcase ÔÇô SS19 Fashion Show

Review | Blossoms in Autumn

By Chris Colbourn SelfMadeHeroÔÇÖs translation of this Belgian-Dutch graphic novel feels particularly timely as the last three years of Brexit madness have soured a lot of young peopleÔÇÖs relationships with older generations. When politics divides us, it can be easy to forget that the other side are real people too, with their own lives and emotions, and this book is about just that. Blossoms in … Continue reading Review | Blossoms in Autumn

Review | Colabro

By Yi Lam Tang ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà A musical theatre group, who formed for only one month before the eighth season of BritainÔÇÖs Got Talent, had amazed the judges every time with their harmony. Collabro won the majority of votes and had become the winner of the eighth season of BritainÔÇÖs got talent. Since 2014, they had published 4 alba and are currently on their fourth tour: … Continue reading Review | Colabro

Review | Miles Davis: The 1950s and Beyond

By Phoebe Blandford ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà An evening of jazz was a refreshing change of scene from regular student life, swapping the VKs for cocktails and nibbles at the Wales Millennium Centre. The evening was held in their Ffresh caf├®; a small space that is kitted out as a cabaret bar, and perfect for a jazz evening. It was set up like a traditional jazz caf├® with … Continue reading Review | Miles Davis: The 1950s and Beyond