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Lulu Shasha

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Izzy Lepone

English Literature graduate from the University of Bristol

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2025 Foreign Press Association MA Student Foreign Correspondent of the Year.Young Feature Writer of the Year 2026 (highly commended), Chartered Institute of Journalists.

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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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Second year English student at the University of Bristol

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Latest Articles

Joelle Taylor on her early career, writing queerness and advice

By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist 25/26Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, author, playwright and editor. In honour of pride month and fresh off her recent international book tour for Maryville, we discussed her journey from university to building a successful career in the arts and celebrating her queerness.If not for …
By Alex Boersma
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'Looking for Laurie': A memoir to the last three years in Bristol, for Bristol

By Tylah Hendrickson, Senior Digital Editor 26/27 Made initially as a part of Infilm Society's short film project, filmmakers Yotam Livni and Laurie Morgan were slightly ambitious with this one, hosting a separate premiere for the 42-minute long film. Looking for Laurie (2026) stars Sam Fulton portraying Yotam, escapading around …
By Tylah Hendrickson
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Stand up to good posture, stand up to slouching: Your poor posture is not the problem

By Lindsay Shimizu, Third year, EnglishFrom the worries of ‘tech neck’ to the invention of ‘posturemaxxing’, there’s been more and more talk about improving our posture, but here’s why I don’t think you need to fix anything. If you were ever told to stand up straighter, you were also probably …
By Lindsay Shimizu
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Femcels are the truest form of incels

By Lianne Ponferrada, First Year, English Literature and Classical Studies I wouldn’t say I’m ashamed to be a ‘femcel’ but ‘chronically single’ isn’t something I’d want tattooed on my forehead. But, I, among many others in the community, are tired of being constantly misunderstood.The Guardian continually misinterprets the femcel plight, …
By Lianne Ponferrada
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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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