Chained to the Rhythm
The paradox of musical freedom and industry constraints has permeated various artists’ ability to perform authentic material. Chappell Roan, a […]
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All-Time Favourite Romance Novels
André Aciman’s Call Me By Your Name is, at its heart, a novel about first love—the kind that consumes, unsettles,
Literary Friendships: Bonding Through Books
Coming to university, I had only ever had two people to discuss books with. One was a friend from school
Interview with @thisis.Cassie- Cardiff’s Own Travel Influencer
I had the pleasure of speaking to a Cardiff local and one of my favourite social media content creators. Cassie,
Spring Showcase – Embracing the Arts at Cardiff University
It was my first time attending the Society Spring Showcase, but it was something I will never forget. The talent
Pointe Shoes and Pirouettes: The Dangerously Delicate
Pointe shoes, tutus, and pirouettes. Ballerinas ooze grace and elegance whilst on stage. Is the world of ballet as refined
A Coastal Reset: Digital Detoxing on the Gower Peninsula
Growing up in an increasingly digitised world has increased the importance of self care breaks and digital detoxes. When I
Struggling With Chronic Pain: My Experience
Imagine you start getting a pain in your knee every so often, you don’t think anything of it. But then
Dating in the Digital Age
Dating apps love to sell us a story of finding our soulmates using algorithms and prompts, as if finding the
Best Places for Valentines in Cardiff
Getting the date right on Valentine’s Day can be stressful, whether it’s to celebrate a longstanding relationship or to
Love Languages Explained: What’s Yours?
The five love languages of ‘Quality Time’, ‘Giving Gifts’, ‘Words of Affirmation’, ‘Acts of Service’ and ‘Physical Touch’ are all
Third Culture Kids: Identity Across Boarders
‘I was born in England, but my mum is from the Netherlands and my dad is Syrian.’ It is a
Connecting with Poetry: Finding Emotion in Experiences
Sappho – Fragment 147 – Written by: Samira Abbey Sappho’s fragment 147, ‘someone will remember us / I say /
From TikTok Star to Style Icon: Addison Rae’s Style Evolution
Among the wave of TikTok influencers who have rose to stardom within the last five years or so, Addison Rae
Review: Conclave (2024)
The pope is dead, the throne is vacant, and Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is left in charge of finding a
Female Friendships Representation in Film and TV
Gossip Girl TW – Mentions of eating disorders There is a common misconception about Gossip Girl. For a show with
Long Distance Love
Love is universal. Whether it’s your family and your friends; your partner or a pet, it exists in all our
Holding out For a Hero
Are there any heroes left in the modern age of dating? In this modern age of dating, something very interesting
The Wombats: Two Decades of Indie, Tour Life and Sonic Photographs
The Wombats have carved out their place in indie music history, building a reputation for infectious energy and introspective lyricism.
Patches in Public
‘Why don’t you just wash your face?’. As someone who has personally struggled with acne, this has to be the