Spring Showcase – Embracing the Arts at Cardiff University Â
It was my first time attending the Society Spring Showcase, but it was something I will never forget. The talent […]
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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 EvolutionÂ
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
A Troublesome Trip
As someone who has been lucky enough to do a fair amount of travelling in the twenty-three years I have
I’m In Love, But I Still Hate Men
I hate olives. I pick them off of my pizza. I don’t order dishes with olives in them. If I
Travel Trips & Troubles
My first solo trip by plane fell short of the travel ads. I blame the false sense of security that
Unwanted Flesh: Art, Illness, and the Female Body
In Conversation with Delphi Campbell. As International Women’s Day approaches, we reflect on the voices and stories that shape the