What IÔÇÖll be wearingÔÇô autumn lectures edition

Our contributors Maja and Emma have let us know what they’re going to be wearing this autumn time! Upon realising that my seminars were going to be in person this year, my immediate thought was what am I going to wear? Having taken up knitting during the lockdown, I was inspired by this hobby in my first choice of garment: a knitted sweater vest. I … Continue reading What IÔÇÖll be wearingÔÇô autumn lectures edition

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy and Nintendo Online: Pricing Old Games

On 12th August this year, rumours that there would be a Grand Theft Auto Remastered Trilogy (containing Grand Theft Auto III, GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas) were confirmed to be true. On 23rd September, Nintendo revealed that during its Direct showcase that its Nintendo Online service would be getting an upgrade, allowing subsribers to play selected N64 and Sega Genesis games, alongside the … Continue reading Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy and Nintendo Online: Pricing Old Games

Matsudai Ramen – Uncle Roger Approved!

Most peopleÔÇÖs midlife crises end with them slumped over a bar counter, sporting an attractive beer belly and unshaven whiskers.  James Chant is not like most people.  After becoming disillusioned with the music industry work heÔÇÖd been doing all his life, James decided to stop making music and start making ramen. Which in all honesty, is a wise decision, if you ask me. Music might … Continue reading Matsudai Ramen – Uncle Roger Approved!

Pam ddylen ni siarad y Gymraeg?

Alexa Price Yn anffodus maeÔÇÖr canrifoedd diwethaf wedi gweld lleihad sylweddol yn y nifer o siaradwyr yr iaith Cymraeg yng Nghymru. Esblygodd yr iaith Cymraeg oÔÇÖr ieithoedd Llydewig a Chernyweg, sydd yn dyddio yn ├┤l i ddiwrnodau’r Celtiaid. Cymraeg felly yw un o ieithoedd henaf Ewrop. MaeÔÇÖr iaith wedi chwarae rhan fawr yn helpu siapio ein hanes a diwylliant cyfoethog, felly i weld yr iaith … Continue reading Pam ddylen ni siarad y Gymraeg?

Vinted ÔÇô is this new pre-loved shopping app as good as it claims to be?

Words by Josie Waddington As the harsh realities of fast fashion and its unethical practices have come to light, it is safe to say that the second-hand clothes movement is a positive and progressive step towards a sustainable society here in the UK. As a trend, vintage fashion has boomed significantly since the 2020 summer lockdown – specifically in young adults who would now probably … Continue reading Vinted ÔÇô is this new pre-loved shopping app as good as it claims to be?

Victorious Festival 2021- Concert Review

Words by Will Jones The August bank holiday marked the return of PortsmouthÔÇÖs Victorious Festival ÔÇô the UKÔÇÖs largest metropolitan festival. More importantly, for myself at least, it marked my return to weekend music events, something that I was unreservedly excited for.  Victorious prides itself on sculpting a music experience that remains central to the community that hosts it. In an attempt to reflect the … Continue reading Victorious Festival 2021- Concert Review

Angrboda and Thor: Breaking Down the Controversy Around God of War: Ragnarok

Artwork by Rafael Grassetti After 2018ÔÇÖs God of War released to critical and commercial success, fans have been eagerly waiting to hear more about its follow-up. During last months Playstation Showcase, those fans got their wish with a trailer and presentation for God of War: Ragnarok. And of course, they found a reason not to be happy. The controversy focuses on how two particular characters … Continue reading Angrboda and Thor: Breaking Down the Controversy Around God of War: Ragnarok

Goodbye Scones, Hello Welsh Cakes

Welsh cakes are better than scones. There, I said it. TheyÔÇÖre infinitely superior to the dehydrated rocks that are scones. They also come without any cumbersome baggage, like the never-ending debate of which comes first – jam or cream. When dealing with a welsh cake, no spreads are needed; just open your trap and cram it in. Then you inadvertently have to reach for another … Continue reading Goodbye Scones, Hello Welsh Cakes

‘Deltarune: Chapter 2’ – Review

Warning: potential spoilers Toby Fox may have dug himself into a hole. After Undertale, a game whose success came from its uniqueness and subversions of typical video game tropes, he may have made it impossible for his future projects to live up to his own success. With that said, Deltarune: Chapter 1 was a pretty strong contender. It kept UndertaleÔÇÖs signature style and complexity, but … Continue reading ‘Deltarune: Chapter 2’ – Review

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How Our Cultural Backgrounds Shape Our Perception of Love

Written by Niladri Singh Rajput Graphic* by Maja Metera If there is a common thread that holds most living beings together, then that thread is this feeling we call love. It has for generations governed the world, our believes and all of the people. The ways in which we show love is different for each one of us. We are great lovers, all of us, … Continue reading How Our Cultural Backgrounds Shape Our Perception of Love

An Annual Earth Day Dedication

Words by Daisy Olyett / feature image by Kat Mallett Thursday 22nd April marks the 71st annual Earth Day, an event dedicated since its creation to the preservation and protection of the environment against looming threats such as climate change, pollution and deforestation. Whilst the very first Earth Day in 1970 was established in reaction  to the Santa Barbara oil spill the previous year, this yearÔÇÖs … Continue reading An Annual Earth Day Dedication

If You Enjoyed Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Then You’ll Enjoy…

Words by Neus Forner Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is one of the key texts of LGBTQ+ literature out there and many enjoyed the book and the recent movie adaptation. If you, like us, want to delve more into LGBTQ+ literature and are looking for fun but emotive reads like Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, this recommendation list is for you.┬á They Both … Continue reading If You Enjoyed Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, Then You’ll Enjoy…

Get Away in the UK

Feature Image by Alexa Price & Foreword by Kat Mallett The clocks go forward this weekend and we are beginning to see the first signs of summer, as we can almost taste those longer evenings and brighter mornings. Along with such glorious prospects comes the dreams of a summer holiday abroad in the Mediterranean, cocktail in hand. Although the foreign holiday forecast is looking hazy, … Continue reading Get Away in the UK