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Mia Flook

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Hope Talbot

I'm Hope Talbot, a freelance journalist and copywriter from the UK. I have bylines in The Independent, Euronews, and The Daily Dot. I frequently write about politics, technology, and the …

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Aidan Szabo-Hall

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Daisy Game

I'm Daisy, a London-based writer and sub-editor. I am currently employed as a sub at The Stage Media Company, where I work across The Bookseller and The Stage titles both …

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Faniki Deche

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James Lewis

I am a 21 year old student, aspiring journalist, and current student journalist. I am co Editor-in-Chief of Epigram, the University of Bristol's student newspaper, and winner of Best Publication …

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Latest Articles

Full circle moment for circular fashion: Bristol-born clothing market is back in the city

By Natalie Payne, Second-Year, French, German, and Spanish If you were to stand on Woodland Road during the ten minutes between lectures, you would see swathes of Bristol students dressed head to toe in vintage or second-hand pieces. Say ‘Vinted’ three times into an Arts Complex bathroom mirror and polka …
By Natalie Payne
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U2 bus service ‘late every day’ for University of Bristol students and staff

Veterinary students and other University of Bristol staff are voicing their concerns over the quality of U2 bus services, a vital route that runs directly to the Vet School’s Langford Campus. Located 14 miles outside of the city, the Langford campus is home to numerous labs and specialised facilities for …
By James Lewis
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Spike Island's print festival:In conversation with Sanni Pyhänniska

By Erin Disney, Second year Politics and French Spike Print Studios, situated in the iconic Spike island, houses several printmaking facilities, permanent artists and holds regular printmaking classes. In July, for its fiftieth anniversary, Spike Print are holding one of their biggest exhibitions yet with a weekend long printmaking showcase …
By Alex Boersma
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‘My adoption was both nothing and everything’: In conversation with Luke Wright

In the midst of his 4 week long performance run, I interviewed Luke Wright about his early career, adoption and latest book, Later Life Letters and watched him perform at Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre. Luke Wright is an award winning writer, poet and performer who has curated, performed and toured 15 …
By Alex Boersma
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Student campaigners and NUS representative go head-to-head in referendum debate

By Natalie Payne, News Reporter On Friday March 6, representatives from the Yes and No camps came together in the Balloon Bar to discuss the most important issues in the referendum on Bristol SU’s affiliation to the National Union of Students (NUS). NUS UK is a nationwide campaign network of …
By Natalie Payne
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The creative mind behind ‘Smalltown Boy’: My conversation with Brenda Callis

Approaching this piece, having never written an interview article, seemed a daunting task. With over 30 pages of transcript to read over, all rich with information, I couldn’t imagine how I’d fit it all neatly in a way that would make it worthwhile and enjoyable for people to read. That's …
By Yotam Livni
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Reading is so in: celebrity book clubs take over the world

By Megan Mclean, Fourth Year EnglishIn recent years, books have been trending. Celebrities have been pictured walking with books almost like they're a designer bag, promoting their interest in literature and casting themselves as intellectuals instead of indulging the bimbo stereotypes pushed onto a lot of women in creative industries. …
By Alex Boersma
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From Suppression to Reclamation: The History of LGBTQ+ Representation in Literature

By Francesca O’Connor, Second Year, English and History The history of queer representation in literature has evolved and diversified greatly over the last 250 years. This article will hone in on some of the most important texts within modern anglophone literature and consider the pivotal moments which shaped the LGBTQ+ …
By Alex Boersma
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The war on culture: Ukrainian literature four years on

By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist, 25/26As the four year anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine looms, I have compiled a list of accessible Ukrainian books to encourage you to educate yourself and continue supporting the country's language, culture and heart. We must protect the Ukrainian language and culture …
By Alex Boersma
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Fire engines called to University of Bristol’s Goldney Hall

By Natalie Payne, News Reporter and Stella Phipps, News Reporter The University of Bristol says it is working to identify the cause.The fire service, police and ambulances all arrived at the Clifton hall of residence, home to 261 undergraduate students, between 1.55am and 3.06am on February 4.Fire services arrived on …
By Natalie Payne
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Review: ‘Smalltown Boy’ at the Bristol Old Vic

Brenda Callis’s new production, Smalltown Boy, is messy, camp and unapologetic – just like its main character ‘Edie,’ a young drag queen who has recently experienced the loss of their partner, ‘Leo.’ This 75-minute, dialogue-led drama is full of heart and humour, using drag performance to explore isolation, grief, healing, …
By Yotam Livni
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Beyond Perfectionism and the Fringe: In conversation with Lee Apsey

By Tylah Hendrickson, Arts Subeditor Performing at Fringe festivals, navigating the ins-and-outs of producing across media, and expecting the unexpected – award-winning writer-performer Lee Apsey has built a diverse career across film, digital media and theatre. He brings his acclaimed, audience-driven improv show Crime Scene Improvisation (CSI) to Bristol’s Tobacco …
By Tylah Hendrickson
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