So, it’s officially autumn! That time of year when you can put on cosy coats and walk with a pumpkin spiced latte amongst the falling leaves. Or, when it’s a rainy day and you want a film to curl up to. So, I’ve got some suggestions for every genre over this season, from cult-classic Halloween…
Music
Why Taylor Swift’s Red is the Perfect Autumn Album
There are songs which are ‘summer anthems’ and then there are albums – usually Christmas ones – which are on repeat throughout winter months. But do people associate music with spring or autumn? Not so much. Unless, of course, you’re a Taylor Swift fan. Taylor’s music is cleverly crafted to fit certain aesthetics, and to…
Books
Interview with Ali Smith: “puns and wordplay are ceremonious”
Let’s force the locks of life, boldly, cunningly, As befits our youth. No lies or half-lies for us. We want Nothing but the truth. This was the poem Ali Smith left our interview on. As thoroughly as I searched, I could not find it anywhere online. Although Ali attributed it to Yevgeny Yevtushenko, a Russian…
Fashion
An ode to seasonal movies
There is nothing that gets me truly excited for those dreary autumn days more than the endless opportunities for dressing. And where better to seek inspiration from than our favourite seasonal films, offering extensive and meticulously styled outfit combinations to keep warm whilst embodying your inner Hollywood starlet. Let’s start with a classic, ‘When Harry…
Fashion, Venue
What your Halloween costume says about you (and other stupid assumptions)
As the trees shed their leaves and the days grow shorter, there’s a quiet anticipation for the spookiest day of the year. Yes, people, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – Halloween. It means we’ll be witnessing this year’s additions to the pop-culture pantheon. From Princess Leia to your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman, Britney…
Features
Seasonal affective disorder- I’ll be there for you
Autumn is a pretty season, with vibrant colours, cozy jumpers and hot drinks, it is the aesthetic part of the colder months at least. Although there are many interesting and enjoyable aspects of this time of the year, I want to highlight a subject of great importance and ways to deal with this (and what…
Fashion
These boots are made for walking
We are now firmly into the Autumn, and many are faced with the dilemma of what footwear to sport around campus. Trainers certainly aren’t waterproof enough and wearing walking boots is simply unfashionable. Don’t despair and look no further than the trusted Chelsea boot. It is safe to say that the Chelsea boot is one…
Deputy Editors' Column
Spice up your latte, spice up your life
Campus is damp and dreary – we are fully in the autumn season. However, it can’t all be doom and gloom! Unio are selling pumpkin spice latte’s, lovely red leaves are decorating campus and all the squirrels are out to play. I’ve gotten into the habit of working in the Sainsbury centre café and people/wildlife…
Travel
THE MOST UNKNOWN STUDENT DESTINATIONS
There are always some stretches in the Autumn when you feel trapped in lecture halls, nervously checking the weather application to see if your tea time by the lake is possible, only to step outside to the dreaded sound of the drizzle. You dream of seeing far-away places to quench your travel deficiency but understand…
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