Parklife 2018 kicked off the festival season with scorching sun, sensational acts, and Summer vibes all around. Saturday You arrive at Parklife. Despite the curse of the British festival season rain, the sun’s beaming above. You have a good tan by the time you get out the queues but you’re in the festival now. Glitter […]
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 Elaine Zheng – Senior Features Editor The Kite String Tangle, (aka. Danny Harley), is a musician who is passionate about sound, and blurs the lines between genres to summon strong emotions from his audience, nostalgia being a particular favourite. “The name itself derives from an ambient project which dealt purely with acoustics. It […]
Written by Alex Hicks – Student Writer Microtransactions have become prevalent within the development of any modern AAA titles, with some exceptions (Nintendo being one of them). Companies such as EA, Blizzard/Activision, and Take-Two/Rockstar have all see huge revenue streams from microtransactions implemented within their latest titles such as Fifa, GTA, Overwatch, Call of Duty and Destiny 2. […]
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 […]
Written by Ben Munster – Student Writer A pale, scruffy man sits at a table, peering into a sandwich. There’s half an hour left until closing time, and the three adjacent tables are vacant. Opposite him sits a green creature, a cross between a bunny and a piranha. It looks blankly into the middle distance. […]
Written by Gabriella Wieland – Student Journalist Standing out and making a dent on the music scene can be pretty tough. With only so many tonal notes of the musical world to choose from, how is it possible to create a sound that is fresh, unique and gets its listener reared and ready to go? […]
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 […]