In the muddle of learning to be an adult, it might feel that having to weave an awareness of environmentalism throughout your life is just another burden, another thing you are going to have to bother to do, another set of considerations. But, as the clich├® goes, it doesnÔÇÖt have to be. We might for example implicitly acknowledge to ourselves that ÔÇ£we went to Lidl … Continue reading Environmentalism: A Student’s Perspective
by: Aidan Mc Namee TV audiences are no stranger to the reunion special; casts have been reunited and rebooted for as long as weÔÇÖve been willing to watch. However, Community, The Office, and Parks and Recreation were just some of the shows that have recently opted for the Zoom reunion, featuring cast conversations, table reads of fan favourite episodes, or in the case of Parks … Continue reading Reunion Returns: The Appeal of Revisiting the Past
Corfu by Night is a new, up and coming restaurant and cocktail bar, bringing the distinct flavours of Corfu to the Cardiff community. They describe Corfu as a ÔÇÿbridge to our Italian neighboursÔÇÖ that for centuries has traded with other surrounding peninsulas, making its identity unique and its food inspired by other diverse and fruitful cultures. The setting replicates a classic Greek taverna with white … Continue reading Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays
It is common for every successful celebrity to be seen celebrating their success for the world to see, and even more people thinking that this is normal in society today. While everyone has the right to success, should ÔÇÿfamousÔÇÖ people think that this wealth best be shared to those in need? With a new generation of billionaires coming into the limelight and ÔÇÿspace travelÔÇÖ being … Continue reading ÔÇÿNot- For- Profit CelebritiesÔÇÖ: Should celebrities be held accountable?
Help (Channel 4) By Pui Kuan Cheah There were so many films I considered mentioning here, but I have to give this to Help, the timely TV movie released on Channel 4. Following Sarah, who starts working at a care home in Liverpool in early 2020, Help intimately presents the heartbreaking realities of the crises care homes around the UK faced during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. … Continue reading 2021 in Film and TV: A Retrospective
Geiriau gan Catrin Lewis OÔÇÖr castell iÔÇÖr afon Taf, mae digonedd o fannau unigryw mae pawb yn eu hadnabod aÔÇÖu caru yng Nghaerdydd. Fodd bynnag, mae Caerdydd hefyd yn gartref i amrywiaeth o drysorau cudd o gaffis i barciau a siopau annibynnol. Darllenwch ymlaen i ddarganfod mwy am rhai oÔÇÖn hoff drysorau cudd yn y brifddinas a ble gallwch ddod o hyd iddyn nhw. Eartha … Continue reading Trysorau Cudd Caerdydd
Words by: Clarissa Boon Covid-19 introduced many unfamiliar new practices into our daily lives, such as wiping down groceries and wearing masks out and about. To an OCD sufferer like myself, the governmentÔÇÖs repeated emphasis on hand-washing heightened my fears of becoming unwell. Armed with some gloves and Dettol antibacterial wipes, I became obsessed with trying to hunt down and slay the invisible enemy. I … Continue reading Mask Off?
What should be taught in schools, and how will these subjects benefit future generations? Words by: Ella Harper, Emma Williams, Maja Metera, Sarah Rawle, Aruni Deraniyagala Welsh History in Welsh Schools, Ella Harper As a Welsh history student, I have recently been thinking about the lack of Welsh history taught in secondary schools in this country. Throughout my years studying history, from year 7 all … Continue reading Culture in the Classroom
Written by Eva Rodericks In March last year the events industry came to a grinding halt. Arguably, event professionals have been some of the economically hardest hit by the pandemic and also have to deal with the stressful impact of having no confirmed re-start date. As a result, in April 2020 the We Make Events organisation formed, with the Cymru branch forming in June. I … Continue reading We Make Events: What Is The Future of the Events Industry?
Our lives are full of experiences that shape us into who we are as people. Some life experiences leave more of a mark on us than others, it is for this reason that we asked members of the Quench community to share these wonderful moments with us. This article celebrates our ‘first’ experiences, the ones that have altered life as we know it in the … Continue reading The ‘Firsts’ of Life
Image by Jamie Street Words by Lydia Tomkinson ValentineÔÇÖs Day is just about as divisive as marmite. For those in relationships the idea of a day dedicated to all things love and romance is something to look forward to every year, whilst for others seeing Valentine cards and chocolates in shops as February comes around becomes just another reminder of how single they are. Love … Continue reading Delve into Valentine’s Day
Millennials are more disillusioned with democracy than any generation in living memory, research suggests. A majority of the world’s young people may now be dissatisfied with the political system, according to a study by Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Democracy. This article highlights via three students, how they feel the culture of politics needs to change to cater towards and how they should … Continue reading A Disillusioned Democracy
Written by Kat Wheeler Like many introverts across the world, my first reaction to being ordered to stay inside was one of euphoric disbelief. Ten months later, the stark reality has well and truly set in. After a long year of political hostility, social change and dystopian realities, the need to feel connected is stronger than ever. Whilst a significant percentage of the population have … Continue reading The Culture of Living Alone
Many people often claim they were ‘born in the wrong era’, and fantasise about adopting the fashion and culture of previous years. However, popularising the music, fashion and art of the past doesn’t necessarily mean it was always a politically positive time to be living in. We asked our contributors to discuss the era they would choose, and the positives and negatives of that time. … Continue reading Born in the Wrong Era
Written by Megan Evans As soon as we entered a new decade, it is safe to say we were not expecting the year to unfold how it has. During these uncertain and troubling times, we have been relying so much more on popular culture and beacons of hope through inspirational figures that have kept us somewhat sane to tackle an ever-changing world. We have seen … Continue reading Cultural Icons of 2020
A Black Christmas, Hazel Ravu ‘Twas the night before Christmas and me and my mother are sweating in the kitchen trying to prepare as much food as we can. WeÔÇÖre hosting this year. That means a bunch of families, including a few expected unexpected guests are due to be arriving. On the day, me and my mother are back in the same positions, putting the … Continue reading The Culture of Our Christmas Traditions
Words by Suraya Kazzuz, Header Illustration by Shafia Motaleb Following the release of the fourth season of The Crown, there has been quite a lot of backlash directed at the royal family, specifically surrounding Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The show depicts the troubling drama of CharlesÔÇÖ relationship with his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales. The show riled up feelings … Continue reading Netflix VS The Crown
Will Pantomime save 2020? Adapting to new ways of life has been an inevitable process during the pandemic, with social distancing in every social setting and more hand sanitizing than anyoneÔÇÖs hands have ever known before. Yet, the creative and cultural industries are continuing to show us how they will still strive and entertain the world even in the midst of uncertainty. Following the success … Continue reading Pull Up For Panto!
Written by Megan Evans Back in November, the student website UniHomes, which promotes a whole host of housing listings across Cardiff, and other student cities across the UK, decided to host a competition which allowed students to engage with the brand, and inject a buzz during the uncertainty of the climate in which we are still facing daily. The university culture that encompasses so much … Continue reading UniHomes Student Competition: Cultivating Student Cultural Interests
Written by Caitlin Parr Illustration by Shafia Motaleb They say that first impressions count, but how are we meant to get a fair impression of our colleagues and classmates when all we know of them is an ever freezing Zoom or Teams video rectangle. Yes, the funny faces that their frames freeze on have provided great icebreakers and laughs in moments of the infamous Zoom … Continue reading Virtual Colleagues, Real Life Strangers
