Mystified by money? Bad with a budget? You’re not alone! We spoke to Phillipa Cook, who graduated in 2009 and now works for the Financial Ombudsman Service – the free service set up by law to sort out problems between customers and financial businesses – for the top money tips she wishes she’d known before… Continue reading MON£Y MATT£RS
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Spendy-savvy students
If you wish you were better with your budget, don’t despair! We take a look at all the brilliant discounts and cost-cutting tips to save you some cash and help your social life, your wardrobe and your travel plans… One of the downsides of being in education is the lack of income. While you might… Continue reading Spendy-savvy students
REVIEW: Ellie Goulding – Halcyon
On 8 October, Ellie Goulding’s new album Halcyon hit the shelves nearly three years after the release of her triple-platinum, number one, debut album Lights which sold one and a half million copies. Many British fans have been chomping at the bit to hear some new material from Hereford-born Ellie, left patiently waiting while she… Continue reading REVIEW: Ellie Goulding – Halcyon
REVIEW: No Doubt – Push and Shove
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? It’s certainly the case for No Doubt, their latest offering Push and Shove, released 21st September 2012, after an eleven year break. The album cover features an interesting, warped portrait of the band, and if that’s not enough to grab your attention, the first track ’Settle Down’ has… Continue reading REVIEW: No Doubt – Push and Shove
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Student life can be expensive, and many young Scots struggle to manage on their own. We take a look at the urge to splurge and offer you advice on how to get your balance out of the red… When Isla Fisher took on the role of Becky Bloomwood, shopping addict extraordinaire, the world rolled its… Continue reading Confessions of a Shopaholic
16-year-old lands publishing deal
Always dreamt of being an author? You don’t know where your big break will come from, as Emily Baker found out! The 16-year-old Directioner has landed herself a hot publishing deal with Penguin after her 1D fan stories were spotted online. Penguin Senior Fiction Editor, Lindsey Heaven, was browsing the online youth writing community movellas.com when… Continue reading 16-year-old lands publishing deal
Inside the new issue…
The latest issue of Source will have been knocking about your school for a few weeks now, but if you weren’t lucky enough to grab your copy before the rush hit, you can check out the latest issue online right now! We’ve gone all out for the autumn issue of Source. Here’s a taster of… Continue reading Inside the new issue…
Have you got the tech factor?
Good news for those of us getting bored of karaoke-esque talent shows – showbiz heavyweights Will.i.am and Simon Cowell are joining forces, launching a new show to find the next big thing in the world of technology. Cashing in on the success of The Social Network, Simon and Will are on a mission to hunt out… Continue reading Have you got the tech factor?
Graduate Life: Chasing a Career
Since graduating in 2011, I’ve spent my time doing various part-time jobs. The dream job I expected to achieve pretty quickly seemed to be floating away in the background and I know I’m not alone in this. Margaret Lynch, chief executive of Citizens Advice Scotland, stated recently: “The number of graduates out of work is… Continue reading Graduate Life: Chasing a Career