Media Symposium 2024: what to expect
Ella Rebbitt
It’s just a week to go until final year BA Media students hold their public symposium, which will cover everything from female comedy to police censorship. This event has a…
January 2024
Chelsea scrape past Madrid to earn Champions League quarter-final spot
Josh Smith
Captain Erin Cuthbert secured Chelsea’s place in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final with a hard-fought, 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday. Chelsea manager Emma Heyes said: “We expect to…
The effects of alcohol consumption
Amelia Jones
Socializing is often accompanied by a drink, however, there can be life changing consequences to alcohol consumption. The NHS website says “drinking large amounts of alcohol for many years will…
Benefits of a temporary break from alcohol
Abigail Bragginton
There are many benefits to temporarily abstaining from drinking alcohol, here we round them up. Cutting down on your alcohol intake can make for a better night’s sleep. Even spending…
How binge drinking is impacting students lives
Natasha Sibanda
An estimated 81% of students believe that drinking is part of the university culture, according to Students Organising for Sustainability. According to the same study, 53% of students claim they…
Hangover cures
Kim Encarnacion
Alcohol consumption can be fun and wild on a Friday night, but that feeling of waking up the next morning regretting it can last for longer. Here we round up…
KU students thoughts on alcohol-free bars
During dry January it is still very important to socialise, but because student life is so booze-heavy it can be difficult to avoid. Over the past few years, there have…
Alcohol-free drinks that make you feel buzzed?
Grace Hunt
There are many alcohol-free alternatives, but they don’t provide the same sensation as being tipsy. However, Three Spirits a brand that specialises in plant-based, alcohol-free drinks, claims to have made…
Does January need to be dry?
Evan Watson
While dry-January provides time for people to lay off the drink, some students think making the most of university is more important. University culture and drinking can go hand in…
Committing to dry January? Maybe it’s time we commit to dry-ving
Oh, January. If you’ve been around the block a few times, there are a few things you probably expect to see each January; dozens of new gym-goers who will mysteriously…