Author: Sophie Mead

Sophie is a journalism graduate from Strathclyde University. She likes skiing, partying and is fluent in Spanish. She lived in Chile for a year and hopes her career in journalism will take her back to Latin America

Interview: Prose

Ben parks Prose

This week Source spoke to the three members of Prose, a dynamic hip hop acoustic trio hailing from the mean streets of Stretford, Manchester. It’s rap but not as you know it. With heartfelt and eloquent bars spoken over an acoustic backdrop courtesy of Dave Stone and Lee Royle, the sound of Prose blends the emotional… Continue reading Interview: Prose

What is Clare’s Law?

Woman in fear of domestic abuse

Last week, a new law was introduced in Scotland which allows people to find out whether their partner has been abusive towards people in the past. The law has been in effect in England and Wales since March 2014, but it’s now effective in Scotland. The scheme gives men and women the right to ask… Continue reading What is Clare’s Law?

Yoga! Do you know your baby cobra from your pigeon?

  Yoga is an ancient Hindu discipline which involves adapting specific poses with the body and incorporating breathing control followed by simple meditation. It is widely practiced for health and relaxation and has been proven to significantly boost physical and mental wellbeing. A lot of people have a warped view of yoga as a route… Continue reading Yoga! Do you know your baby cobra from your pigeon?

All about rugby

Photo courtesy of University of Strathclyde Rugby With the Rugby World Cup in full swing, what better time to pick up the ball and give it a shot yourself? Rugby’s not just for big burly lads– players come in all shapes and sizes and girls can get involved too. Rugby is an exciting, dynamic sport… Continue reading All about rugby

Five films inspired by Shakespeare plots

A dark and dramatic cinematic replica of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth comes out in the cinema today, but it’s one of hundreds of the famous playwright’s works which have been extended to the big screen. Centuries have come and gone since the world famous wordsmith penned his final works, but they are still inspiring plotlines today.… Continue reading Five films inspired by Shakespeare plots

REVIEW : Chvrches – Every Open Eye

Chvrches have just released their second album exactly two years after their first one, bursting with fresh synth-pop jams, catapulted them into the spotlight. The second album can a make or break a band, and Chvrches certainly set themselves a high standard, but their new work sure as hell delivers. They’ve been called chrome pop,… Continue reading REVIEW : Chvrches – Every Open Eye