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‘There physically aren’t enough seats per student’: Musical chairs in Bristol’s study spaces
By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year, English and FrenchThis year, the university decided to shift its term dates so exams fall before Christmas. In theory, this is a considerate move designed to reduce burnout, allowing students to have a sufficient break over the holidays and a fresh start in January. However, …
Peace in the time of notifications: Is it really that bad to be left on read?
By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year, English and French In an era of instant messaging, Anna Johnson discusses the roles of ghosting, boundaries and communication in maintaining meaningful friendships.In the words of the poet Andrea Cohen - ‘how cavalier people are with language and with silence.’ According to the Thriving Center …
Donald Trump is back in power: how will Bristol students react?
By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year English and French The results of the American presidential election were announced in the early hours of this morning. At the time of writing, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, holds 223 votes, while Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, leads with 294, having secured swing-state victories.Though …
‘You want me to destroy the hills?’: Count Binface is ready to serve Bristol
He’s conquered galaxies and beaten fascists, but now Count Binface is embarking on his most difficult challenge yet: coming bin-to-face with the British general public.
The graduate market: Is it all doom and despair?
Given that the UK is currently experiencing a financial recession, the graduate job market could be more challenging. While it is undeniably competitive, there is still room for optimism. On average, employers received 86 applications per vacancy for graduate schemes last year – this may seem daunting, but should not …
‘I just felt really overwhelmed’: Understanding the psychology behind procrastination and how to tackle it
The art of procrastination amongst students is one that is heavily relatable, no matter what level of academic prowess a person is perceived to have. Many will find themselves aggressively scrubbing a toilet to avoid their next set of readings or completing tasks they have been meaning to tick off …
Age of the Rave: Psychedelic Art at Tribe of Frog
Gone are the times when art is confined to the restriction of gallery walls. You find it while walking along roadsides, staring at you from neighbouring street walls. But the artistic habitat that has cultivated the growth of a specific, potentially overlooked, art genre is that of raves and clubs. …
Six things we learned in conversation with Laura Trevelyan
Not many of us will witness firsthand a world-changing event. Laura Trevelyan has reported on several, and she has great hair. Here are 6 things we learned when we chatted to her last Tuesday.
'A play of firsts': Eightball Production's 'Flytrap' at the Pegg Theatre
By Bobbi Carsley, First Year English LiteratureFlytrap is a play full of firsts.It is the debut play from Eightball Productions, a new theatre company set up by University of Bristol students, and it is also writer Emma Morgan’s first full length theatre piece. It tackles sex in an equally fresh …
The Teacher's Lounge: A drama of theft, tension, and teaching
By Max Bradley-Cole, Second Year, Film and Television Student
Book nook: three women, three incredible true stories
By Max Bradley-Cole, Second Year, Film and Television Student
Finding artistic inspiration at home
University is time-consuming. Keeping up with seminars, readings, essays, and lectures whilst attempting to eat some food and maybe shower every day is a more impressive balancing act than tight-roping above New York City.
What is your degree worth? | Scrutinising Sunak's crackdown on 'Rip-off degrees'
Rishi Sunak is a tough Prime Minister. At least, that’s how he’d like to come across. He’s tough on migration, tough on crime, and now, tough on education. In July, the PM announced that he and his government planned to crack down on ‘rip-off’ degrees, imposing caps on how many …
Does having a job as a student put you at a disadvantage?
As a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, having a job while at university has become increasingly common. Given the stagnation of maintenance loans — which have failed to keep pace with rising rent prices — and soaring inflation, it comes as no …
Does having a job as a student put you at a disadvantage?
As a result of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, having a job while at university has become increasingly common. Given the stagnation of maintenance loans — which have failed to keep pace with rising rent prices — and soaring inflation, it comes as no …
In conversation: ‘Gaze’ at Edinburgh Fringe
Earlier this year, over 40 Bristol students geared up to strut and fret upon the stage before crowds of strangers as part of the annual Edinburgh Fringe theatre festival. One of the productions representing Bristol University was the show Gaze written and directed by Lilly Camyab, which was quoted by …
AW23 Fashion Trend Report
By Izzy LepineTHE CROFT // Izzy explores the bi-annual seasonal shift in fashion as we settle into Autumn, and how this influences student style.As September rolls around, signalling the start of another academic year, students always step out with their best foot forward. New stationery promising good grades all around, …
‘Home is where the art is’: The impact of art in forming community
Recently, I got a little drunk and a little philosophical with a friend of mine and we started talking about what it was that attracted us to the arts. As two students of English literature, we both agreed unquestioningly on our gut feeling that art was important but found we …
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah: an endearing and light-hearted watch starring the whole Sandler clan
In the midst of big budget blockbusters flying into cinemas and streaming platforms left, right and centre - it was a comforting experience to sit and watch the heart warming, surprisingly nostalgic (and a tad cringey at times) coming of age comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat …
"If you're happy everything else will fall into place" - In conversation with The Undertones
From the release of their first album way back in 1979 to their compilation album of 2022, The Undertones’ music has always been the sound of carefree adolescent recklessness. Their rough-hewn but upbeat track ‘Teenage Kicks’ has long been a favourite with love-struck teens and indie bildungsroman movies alike. I …
Looking back at ‘Barbenheimer’
Barbie and Oppenheimer, known collectively as ‘Barbenheimer’, were both released on 21st July. They have had a huge impact on the film business as well as the public – one that is unlike anything experienced over the last few years. They are two strikingly different blockbusters going head to head …
Opinion | Finalists have been treated like sacrificial cash cows
The 2023 'graduating' cohort feels, above all, dehumanised. Our career prospects, financial security and certainty of our futures have been disregarded in the name of profit. It is a disheartening, but enlightening, reality that we are being sacrificed on the altar of greed.
EpiCast: Epigram's Podcast on Spotify ft. Evelyn Heis
Evelyn Heis, Editor of the Film & TV section of Epigram, joins hosts Freya Shaw, Oscar Hunter and Marine Saint in this week's segment of Epicast: Epigram's Podcast, to talk about all things film and tv just in time for The Oscars.
A Love Letter to the Bristol Food Scene and our Love for all things Food and Drinks
With the academic year coming to an end, the 2022-2023 Food Editorial team at the the Croft (Saiba, Emma and Maya) leaves you with a final love letter celebrating Bristol's food and drinks scene; Along with a round-up of the past year.
Windermere's Wake-Up Call: A Problem Caused By Humans, For Humans
The Croft Magazine // Most Bristol students know of Windermere or have holidayed there, but may be shocked to know that the lake has becoming toxic over the years. With the help of Emily from SciTech and interludes of Wordsworth's poetry, Isobel travels from North-West to South-West to bear the …
Paris: City of Impressions
In a city the world has immortalised, what are the lasting impressions of a local? Madison recalls her time in Paris, and the beauty of the everyday that she found there.