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Fashion

Bella Hadid’s nose job: Do celebs owe us discretion?

Words by Rume Otuguor In a recent Vogue interview, Bella Hadid revealed that sheÔÇÖd undergone plastic surgery for her nose at the age of 14, which sparked conversation on beauty standards at large. Whilst celebs-predominantly female- going under the knife is not a new phenomenon, they usually fall into one of two camps. Some choose to announce it, whilst others prefer to keep it private. … Continue reading Bella Hadid’s nose job: Do celebs owe us discretion?

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Features

Dealing with end of term ‘Burnout’

Brain fog, a newfound caffeine addiction and late-night library sessions, exam season has well and truly commenced. This final sprint to achieve the academic validation we all crave often comes with a seemingly unavoidable consequence, burnout. It happens to the best of us and seems like an inescapable part of education. This intangible lethargy often exacerbates feelings of energy depletion, exhaustion, and cynicism around assignments. … Continue reading Dealing with end of term ‘Burnout’

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Interview, Music

An interview with Miles Kane

Words By Billy Edwards A great album cover tells a great deal about its artist. Miles KaneÔÇÖs latest is no exception ÔÇô one of a classic, direct and cool personality. Previously a member of the groups The Rascals and The Last Shadow Puppets, he took lockdown as an opportunity to dig deep into his musical psyche; the result was Change The Show. Released earlier this … Continue reading An interview with Miles Kane

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Live Reviews, Music

The Wombats @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff – Live Review (16/04/22)

Words by Aidan Mc Namee Header Image by Vishnu R Nair on Unsplash Not many bands from the early 2000s heyday of indie rock can still hit the mark, often delivering a variety of middling newer songs before getting to the classics we all know and love. However, this couldnÔÇÖt be further from the truth for The Wombats who, hot off the heels of their … Continue reading The Wombats @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff – Live Review (16/04/22)

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Fashion

Celeb Wedding Dresses – Best to Worst

Words by Rowan Davies Nothing makes me more excited than the anticipation of a wedding, more so, a celebrity wedding. ItÔÇÖs the gaudiness, the guest list, and the pop-cultural significance of it all. However, there is one aspect of a celebrity wedding that rests on everyoneÔÇÖs minds: the dress. The holy dress. I believe itÔÇÖs appropriate to say that the wedding dress is the backbone … Continue reading Celeb Wedding Dresses – Best to Worst

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Features

Compulsory Calorie Counts: More Harm Than Good?

TW: eating disorders and disordered food habits An opinion piece by Francesca Ionescu. YouÔÇÖre sixteen and itÔÇÖs your best friendÔÇÖs birthday. You go to one of the chain restaurants, the one that has mirrors on every wall and chandeliers keeping everything dim and misty. You canÔÇÖt drink yet, so youÔÇÖre all having fruity mocktails or lemonade-only mojitos, dressed up nicely along the long table. YouÔÇÖre … Continue reading Compulsory Calorie Counts: More Harm Than Good?

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CWTCHELLA: Celeb festival looks
Fashion

Cwtchella: Celeb festival looks

Kristie O’Connor (@kristieoconnor) is here to tell us all about her favourite celeb fashion fits to give you some inspiration this festival season! One of the most highly anticipated festivals for fashion in the U.S: Coachella. Not only attracting A-list celebrities as well as performances from the worldÔÇÖs biggest musicians, but Coachella is also a catwalk for bohemian chic. The fashion at Coachella almost feels … Continue reading Cwtchella: Celeb festival looks

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Fashion

Who Inspires You? – Fashion Edition

Words by Milla Foster When asked who has had the biggest impact on my sense of style, I pondered over my former extremely impressionistic adolescent years. Was it one of the celebrities from the glossy magazines that were cut out and adorned my teenage bedroom walls? The feminist noughties icons of Elle Woods and Cher in Clueless that flaunted on my TV screen? Or was … Continue reading Who Inspires You? – Fashion Edition

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Fashion

The Untouchables: How designers and fashion brands evade accountability

Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr In 2021, the global revenue of the fashion industry was valued at $1.55 trillion. Fashion is inescapable, dominating our society both economically and socially and forming the basis of everyoneÔÇÖs outward presentations to the world. The big names in fashion have more control, influence and power than many will ever realise. However separate you may consider yourself from the fashion industry, … Continue reading The Untouchables: How designers and fashion brands evade accountability

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Features

The Rise and Fall of Kanye West

An opinion piece by Maddie Balcombe Kanye West: one of the most well-known names in our celebrity landscape today, and simultaneously one of the most controversial. From humiliating Taylor Swift during her first VMA win back in 2009, to making outrageous claims about societal issues (such as when he suggested that African-American slavery was a choice), his audacious actions have often divided opinion between music … Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Kanye West

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Live Reviews, Music

Cardiff’s Battle of the Bands @ Clwb Ifor Bach (08/04/22)

Written by Rubie Barker It is fair to say that the Live Music Society of Cardiff University knows how to present a night of good live music. With three very different but all incredible bands, the talent on display, from the voices, songwriting and knowledge of their instruments meant the judges had a very difficult decision to make. Each band had won their heats over … Continue reading Cardiff’s Battle of the Bands @ Clwb Ifor Bach (08/04/22)

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Fashion

What Our Contributors Will Be Wearing To Their Summer Lectures

Stuck for fashion inspiration for the next few weeks? Look no further! 3 of our contributors discuss what pieces and trends they’ll be wearing as we hopefully head into the warmer months. Words by Milla Foster After two summers of restrictions, masks, and loungewear, summer 2022 beckons for a time of travel, socialising, and style. Whether itÔÇÖs just a BBQ at Bute Park or a … Continue reading What Our Contributors Will Be Wearing To Their Summer Lectures

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Music

Crows: James Cox and Sam Lister sit down to discuss their new album, new tour, and the joys of live music.

Words by Rowan Davies.  Back with a new body of work titled Beware Believers, band frontman James Cox and drummer Sam Lister kindly offered their time to chat with me about their brand new project and upcoming events. Along with a discussion about live music and the greatest country on Earth, Wales, itÔÇÖs safe to say our chat was less a serious interview and more … Continue reading Crows: James Cox and Sam Lister sit down to discuss their new album, new tour, and the joys of live music.

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Live Reviews, Music

Dream Wife @ Clwb Ifor Bach – Live Review (28/03/22)

Words and Header Image by Billy Edwards Dream WifeÔÇÖs performance in Clwb Ifor Bach was electric; they zipped around like lazer beams, as bright as the jagged neon sign of their logo behind them. In little over an hour on a blustery Monday evening, the trio tore through the highlights of their two records ÔÇô 2018ÔÇÖs Dream Wife and So When You GonnaÔǪ, which followed … Continue reading Dream Wife @ Clwb Ifor Bach – Live Review (28/03/22)

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Fashion

Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

We may look back on this monumental Oscars event as a pivotal moment in history for reasons other than fashion and film; however, our contributors have shared some of their favourite and least favourite outfits from one of the most talked-about events of the year. Words by Francesca Ionescu Dune star, Timoth├®e Chalamet looked great, stepping out in Loui Vuitton womenswear, edging between feminine and … Continue reading Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

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Album Reviews, Music

Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

Words by Daniel Baker Cover Image Credit Neelam Khan Vela Hi-Res Download New wave, hyper-pop, glam pop, goth rock. ItÔÇÖs all on show on Walt DiscoÔÇÖs eclectic debut offering, Unlearning. With a range of influences, boxing the Scottish six-piece into the confines of any particular genre would be senseless. They exist in a world of their own creation, complete with glimmering visuals and an aesthetic to … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Unlearning’ by Walt Disco

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Live Reviews, Music

Jake Bugg @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (31/03/22)

Written by Rubie Barker It has been two years since Jake Bugg last performed in the Great Hall at Cardiff Students Union, back in March of 2020. A concert which for me marked the end of life as I knew it. While much has changed in that time, being back in the very same room, with some of the same people, waiting for the 28-year-old … Continue reading Jake Bugg @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (31/03/22)

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Fashion

A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

Words by Kristie O’Connor Pretty Little Thing is one of the worldÔÇÖs leading (fast) fashion retailers. But does that make it London Fashion Week (LFW) worthy? Looking back at their show in February, showcasing the new Molly-Mae x PLT collection, the looks are supposedly a stylish and affordable look book to help transition from a winter wardrobe to spring attire. However, the show, with its … Continue reading A Look Back At The Controversial PLT Fashion Show

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