By Edward Little – Student Writer It was December 12th 2012. Countless sources claimed that this was The End of the World, as prophesized by the Mayans…they were wrong – but Def Club was born. Def Club’s website claim to be a clothing company inspired by horror and VHS, but my experience is much more […]
Written by Thia Gayle When you picture the typical university experience, the first thing that comes to mind is living away from your parents, constant partying and drinking, waking up at 2pm in the afternoon and regularly eating takeaways for dinner. University is the place where students gain newfound freedom and independence which is why […]
Written by Alex Hicks – Student Writer Graphics have always been a key component of gaming ever since they became popular mainstream form of entertainment. It was one of the main reasons for propelling the gaming industry to the level it is today. Back when I was younger, I remember the release of the PS1 […]
September is a tough time for many students. Not only do they have to potentially adapt to a new city, make new friends, and take a step up with their education but they may have to make some pretty hard choices about their relationship too. Long-distance relationships can be challenging, and rewarding, but either way […]
Written By Shivani Chaudhari – Student Writer There is an ideal window to fall asleep and I always miss it, once the night seeps past midnight I know I will be awake until 4am with the strangest thoughts. My eyes prevail to stare into the darkness and one part of my brain asks the other, why […]
Written by Thia Gayle – Student Writer On the very first day I started University, I decided to write a diary about my university experience. University was an exciting new chapter in my life as it presented opportunities for me to earn my degree, study my favourite subject, explore a new environment, join a wide […]
Written by Gabriella Wieland – Student Journalist This year’s Mental Health Awareness Campaign takes exactly that slogan at its thematic core, encouraging each and every one of us to take a rain check on our mental wellness. Perfectly encapsulating the fact that good mental health is more than simply the absence of a mental health ‘problem’, this […]
Written by Joanne Philpott – Student Pages Journalist Ah, festival camping – love it or loathe it, the experience is an essential part to your multi-day experience. Prepare for it properly, and you’ll be sailing through it with ease, come glorious sun or the heaviest of showers. Get it wrong, however, and you’ll be tutting […]
Written by James Davies – Student Writer A 6:30am wake up; A 30 minute drive; A 35 minute train journey. All to still be late for a 9am lecture. University life for a student that commutes can be harder than people think. While some may think that it is a luxury to still be staying […]
Written by Julia Kajdi – Student Writer Being away from someone we love, depending on the Internet whether you have a chance to see them and spending lots on actually meeting each other – just a couple of things you need to face in a long-distance relationship. It is indeed extremely hard and exhausting but […]