50 things to do whilst in lockdown
“Lock up all you love and go and throw away the key.”Carrie Underwood I’ve had a few requests to write about things to do while in lockdown; here is a long list, with elaborations as…
Dua Lipa avoids sophomore slump with “Future Nostalgia”
Being one of the few albums to not have been postponed like the rest of normal life due to the current pandemic, Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia is the album of now. With songs like “Don’t Start Now”…
The Gems of Netflix
One of the main criticisms of Netflix is that once you’ve finished the show that you’ve watched for the fourth time, you seem to be left with nothing. This means that you have no choice…
The Starving Student: low-budget recipes for the days of panic-buying
A recent graduate is showing students how to cook healthy, tasty meals at a time when many foods are in short supply. Lauren Leyva runs The Starving Student, a blog aimed at inspiring and encouraging…
Coronavirus: university introduces no-detriment policy to protect students’ grades
The university has introduced a new policy for grade calculation in light of the current coronavirus situation. The policy, known as a no-detriment policy, was implemented this week and means that as long as students…
Film and TV students play football in aid of mental health charity
Students from the media department recently went head to head in a charity football match. Two teams drawn from the Film Production and TV Production courses travelled to Oxstalls Sports Park at Plock Court, Gloucester,…
Feminism in Cheltenham: Dorothea Beale
This March, we’ve celebrated the achievement and strength of young girls and women, whether it be through International Women’s Day or Mother’s Day. Within our own town of Cheltenham, we hold a key part of…
COVID-19 cancels Glos Tone Beret 2020
Glos Tone Beret 2020 – the chance to see some live music get together with some friends at your local bar, and find your new favorite band. The fundraiser festival was scheduled for the end…
Emma (2020): a sharp, faithful retelling of Austen’s classic
I don’t claim to be the all-knower of Jane Austen’s immortal oeuvre. Her literary work, however, remains embedded in the public consciousness still. Her witty observations and sharp, spoken underpinning of class, gender politics and…
‘I Am Generation Equality’: International Women’s Day 2020!
Firstly, Happy International Women’s Day 2020! The theme for international women’s day 2020 focuses on reaffirming female rights. This follows the UN women’s new multigenerational campaign ‘Generation Equality.’ 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the…