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Literature
Review: Poetry Readings at the Sounds New Festival
In a society that throws the term around, the word ‘Contemporary’ can conjure images of white canvasses with useless straight lines; musical notes in unenjoyable, random successions; and poetry that sounds like incoherent news reports. But despite a parted sea of opinion, the Contemporary Music Festival, held by the Sounds New organisation in Canterbury, brought this genre into the community this month with palpable energy and enthusiasm. read more
Interview
When I Grow Up I Want To Be... a Writer
I've always wanted to go into the arts. This is evident from being the boy who everyone in class would ask (or force) to draw their work for them in art, the boy who'd make up fantastical fictional stories about his friends in creative writing, the boy who'd force his best friend to take part in his pretend presenting of phantom radio and television shows, the boy who'd vow to go to drama school with the same best friend, but would never know where to start. read more
Revision Tips
It’s that time of year again. Exams are looming, revision is calling, and the nerves are starting to set in. Sitting down at a desk hunched over textbooks may not be the most appealing idea right now, but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. read more
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How To Successfully Procrastinate
How To Procrastinate If you wake feeling that work is your only option today, never fear! Procrastination Girl is here! The first thing I advise is to take a quick look out of your window. Sunny? Well, there's your day sorted. Rutherford field is a-calling. For an added guilt-free feeling, take along some of your revision notes. They act like a comfort blanket, reassuring you that you're working despite the fact that they're lying in the sun next to you, absorbing some of the rays. At least you'll both get a good tan at the end of your hectic day? read more
Art & Culture
Review: Avenue Q
Avenue Q is an adult rendition of 'Sesame Street', using puppets and songs to portray the story of an English BA graduate 'Princeton' (Sam Lupton) looking for his purpose and moving into a community with many unique neighbours! The show consists of numbers such as 'It Sucks to be Me' and 'You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want When You're Makin' Love' which are brilliant interpretations of personal and public opinions. read more
RaG - Students Take Over London to Raise Funds for MRF
Students descended on the capital (Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th April), targeting tube and mainline stations in central London for a period of two days trying to raise over £30,000 for Meningitis Research Foundation. read more
Travel
Awaken Ibiza
Stressing out revising for upcoming exams and outstanding essays? Counting down the days to the summer? read more
