Tattoos and self-expression: are people more likely to get tattoos …
Oct 2, 2024 · By Meabh Macaskie, Third Year History. In 2024, you are likely to know at least one person with a tattoo. A survey published by YouGov in 2022 suggests that that ‘26% of the British public have tattoos.’
Opinion | Why Christmas isn't always merry
Dec 1, 2024 · For most people, Christmas is a time for celebration and togetherness in the depths of winter. But for others, it can also be a difficult period which brings experiences of grief, loneliness and financial strain back to the surface. Christmas isn’t always as ‘merry’ as it may seem. My mum and ...
The graduate market: Is it all doom and despair?
Oct 23, 2024 · Equally worth exploring is Bristol’s SME Internship scheme, which offers a way to gain financial support while developing practical skills and real-world experience.The scheme not only strengthens your CV but also allows you to explore …
Epigram - Bristol University's Independent Student Newspaper
Dec 10, 2024 · The latest news and award-winning independent cultural journalism from students and staff at Bristol University
Kneecap: Irish Rap Trio Paint a Vibrant Self-Portrait Via Highly ...
Nov 4, 2024 · By Arthur Mills, Fourth Year, Liberal Arts. It’s not a jukebox musical like Bohemian Rhapsody, nor is it the underdog-by-numbers plot of 8 Mile.Far from both, Kneecap (2024) is anything but lazy. Music biopics have a bad reputation. They’re either accused of a gross overgeneralization of the subject, or of being self-indulgent.
A story of defiance in an age of racial injustice, Hairspray remains a ...
Jul 30, 2022 · By Milan Perera, Arts Critic Columnist . Hairspray (2007), was perhaps one of the most iconic film adaptations ever to come out of the Tinseltown, not purely for its star-studded cast, but the central theme which still resonates down the vista of time too. During its preview by a cross-section of movie buffs, it was given the highest ratings possible. ...
In Conversation with Marc Burrows on The Magic of Terry Pratchett
Sep 19, 2024 · By Reuben Kerbes, Features Subeditor. Marc Burrows, author of the first biography of Sir Terry Pratchett - The Magic of Terry Pratchett, and has adapted this into a stand-up comedy show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld.This show presents Pratchett’s life, his career and his battle with Alzheimer’s.
From sound systems to shut doors: Bristol's grassroots music scene
Nov 28, 2024 · By Abbie Holmes, Second Year English. Bristol has enjoyed its fair share of fame in the grassroots scene. Offering a launchpad for new genres and fresh acts to come to the stage, what will happen to the future of this ever-evolving culture now that it's facing increasing threat in the modern day?
Opinion | The Impact of Brexit on Student Life
Oct 26, 2024 · By Ed Wallace, 1st year, Politics and Social Policy Nearly five years after the UK’s exit from the European Union, Brexit’s influence still reverberates across nearly every aspect of life in the UK, and higher education is no exception. …
Age of the Rave: Psychedelic Art at Tribe of Frog
Oct 3, 2024 · By Bobbi Carsley, Arts Subeditor. Gone are the times when art is confined to the restriction of gallery walls. You find it while walking along roadsides, staring at you from neighbouring street walls. But the artistic habitat that has cultivated the growth of a specific, potentially overlooked, art genre is