Boy did the noughties start with a bang! The Millennium Bug threatened to turn all technology against us, Lance Armstrong was disqualified form the Tour de France for doping and we cried as Wilson bobbed away into the open sea in Cast Away – drama, drama, drama. Despite all the commotion the music made everything… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Noughties
Category: Features
How to save money when you’re a poor student
With balancing deadlines, exams and a part-time job, students tend to have enough on their plate without having to worry about money. Just because it is the stereotype that all students are poor, doesn’t mean that has to be the reality. We’ve gathered some tips to help you save the pennies and hold onto your… Continue reading How to save money when you’re a poor student
The Insta-famous dogs you should be following
With A Dog’s Purpose in cinemas now, we’ve rounded up some of the best four-legged furballs to follow on Instagram. Doug the Pug @itsdougthepug https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDUUonjktl/?taken-by=itsdougthepug You’ve probably seen him hanging around Facebook and Instagram already, perhaps dressed as a Disney character or Poldark. Doug is a pug with a serious sweet tooth and a penchant… Continue reading The Insta-famous dogs you should be following
Throwback Thursday: 90s Playlist
Grunge, Britpop, Oasis Vs. Blur, eyeliner and double denim – the 1990s were jam-packed with action. Making a stylish comeback like any good trend, we thought it would be fitting to celebrate one of the best decades in music with it’s very own #TBT playlist – hit me baby (one more time).
Understanding mental health
The second week in May marks Mental Health Awareness Week. With popular shows like 13 Reasons Why depicting dramatised scenes of depression and suicide, and the term “OCD” thrown about for those who like things to be neat – do we really know that much about mental health issues? Charity Mind estimate that one in… Continue reading Understanding mental health
Unusual revision tips
It was in the news last week that the smell of rosemary can job your memory when it comes to revision – so what other useful study tactics are out there help you ace your exams? We’ve got the lowdown. 1. Treat yourself Rewards are, well, rewarding. If you give yourself something to look forward to,… Continue reading Unusual revision tips
TRNSMT: Not to be missed
It’s two months (eek!) until TRNSMT will be bouncing into Glasgow Green – hopefully bringing the sun along for the ride. Taking place from 7-9 July the new weekend festival, taking place from T in the Park, already has some stellar performers over the three stages. 🌞🎤🎉🎶 Come with us on a journey around the… Continue reading TRNSMT: Not to be missed
Funny exam answers
Exams are well and truly underway and we understand how stressful this can be – hoping you don’t forget all your revision, days wasting away with your head in a book. Never fear you will get through this and to give you a helping hand we’ve got some cracking funny exam answers to make you… Continue reading Funny exam answers
Festival Lights Out
As sexual assaults at music festivals become more common, many leading events set to take place this summer have blacked out their websites as part of a new initiative. More than 25 festival websites will be blacked out for 24 hours today (8 May) to raise awareness of sexual assaults. The Association of Independent Festivals… Continue reading Festival Lights Out