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Top 5… Christmas Moments
Words by: Helena Davidson Christmas truly is “the most wonderful time of the year”; it’s a time to eat, drink and be merry with all your loved ones around you sharing in the feel-good spirit! There are many moments over … Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Brett Dennen
WORDS: PAIGE SMITH Up and coming singer-songwriter Brett Dennen supported Paloma Faith on her recent appearance at Newcastle City Hall. I took the chance to find out more about him. What made you want to be a singer? I never … Continue reading
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Top 5… Pre-Christmas Favourites
Words by: Tom Cooney The most exciting time of year? Unquestionably. The build-up to Christmas strikes giddy, childish joy into even the grumpiest Scrooges around. And how could it not? Festive tracks dominate the charts and dazzling lights don every … Continue reading
Why I Love… Reading The Great Gatsby
Words by: Katy Willis Here are three reasons to choose reading The Great Gatsby over watching The Great Gatsby. Reason 1: Characters. Characters. Characters! F. Scott Fitzgerald, better known as the King of the Jazz Age, the writer with flair, … Continue reading
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Top 5… Modern Feminists Everyone Should Know
Words: Holly Watkin ‘Feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes’ (Oxford English Dictionary), something that every person should aspire to. My intention in writing this article is to inform people of … Continue reading
Top 5… Halloween Movies
WORDS BY: SOPHIE WARD Halloween is a time for kids to dress up as Batman or Cinderella. A time for students to party enough until they resemble real life zombies. But better than that, Halloween is a time for Horror. … Continue reading
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Paradiso, Newcastle
1-3 Market Lane More information on Paradiso’s Website Review by: Sophie Ward Tucked just off Pilgrim Street , Paradiso is a haven of modern eating. As you wander up, through a narrow street door and climb into the surprisingly large main … Continue reading
What Is… Rubix Radio
http://www.rubixradio.co.uk Words by: Aicha J. Krasik I came across this radio station quite unexpectedly. As it turns out, one of the people I met in college (Mark Sillett) is a presenter at the station, so I said I’d check it … Continue reading
Top 5 Rupaul’s Drag Race Contestants
words: Lucy stewart ‘Drag’ is diverse. Some queens address perceptions of gender, others put on their highest heels and lip sync to Beyoncé. They can act or dance; whilst dressed as a 50s pinup or a clown; in a bar … Continue reading
Everybody Loves but I Hate… Kindles
Dear ‘Book lovers’, The inexplicable truth of the modern world, it seems, is pretty bulbous but I guess isn’t exactly viewed as strange or despicable or outrageous to anyone because whatever is current is simply the ‘norm’. Everyone just sort … Continue reading
Everybody Loves but I Hate… The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
words: jack nuttgens I’d better begin this piece by saying that I’m convinced that what I’m about to type will bring a lot of wrath down on my head, from people whose tastes I generally find very good. It seems … Continue reading
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Cuckoo Playlist: What I’m Listening To
words: Barry quinN The universal adhesive that cements many together is music. We all love it. Below I list just some of songs I’m listening to right now. Maybe you’ll find your new favourite amongst them. (Note: some of these … Continue reading
Posted in Features Tagged Ariana Grande, Azealia Banks, Basement Jaxx, Dominique Young Unique, Gorgon City, Iggy Azalea, Jess Glynn, Lost Hustle, Playlist, Zebra Katz Leave a comment
The Recent Problems with Doctor Who
words: luke davis “Life depends on change and renewal.” – The Second Doctor, The Power of the Daleks (1966) Doctor Who is a programme revolving around change and regeneration, which is a substantial reason as to why it has lasted … Continue reading
Pottermore
words: sarah mcghee The world has been abuzz recently with J.K Rowling’s latest additions to the infamous Pottermore website, in the form of several articles for the Daily Prophet which report on 33 year-old Harry, Ron, Hermione, Luna and … Continue reading
The Pride I Love
words: fionn oakes What do you think of when you think of Gay Pride? The march, the information stalls, the music acts? To be honest, when I first decided I would go to Pride, I thought a lot of it … Continue reading
Cuckoo Playlist: Glaswegian music for The Commonwealth Games
words: elizabeth gibson The Commonwealth Games is a brilliant opportunity to showcase Glasgow, one of my favourite cities, and the Opening Ceremony featured some great Scottish music. It got me thinking which songs from my favourite Glasgow bands or artists … Continue reading
Tyneside Cinema
words: Hannah grencis The Tyneside Cinema is one of the places that I always look forward to visiting when back in the North East over the university holidays. Although there are some other great independent cinemas that I enjoy visiting … Continue reading
Appreciating Ouseburn
WORDS: FIONN OAKES Ouseburn. What does the word mean to you? The place with The Cumberland Arms, The Cluny, The Ship Inn and other places where you can grab a drink? A great place to attend a gig? Artistic spaces … Continue reading
Top Five Books To Read Before Your Next Big Adventure
words: HANNAH BULLIMORE Whether you’re going to be starting university, leaving home for the first time, starting your first job or finally going on that trip you’ve always dreamed of, these are my top five books to read before your … Continue reading
Top Five Literary Characters
words: JANE CURRIE For me, the most important part of reading a novel is getting to know the characters. They’re the thing that drives a plot through its twists and turns whilst making readers feel in some way connected to … Continue reading