Content warning: negative body image. Growing up I was very thin; I was always described as small or petite. That was, until I was diagnosed with a hip condition called Perthes disease and was advised to use a wheelchair for mobility reasons. This condition, the pain that came with it…

(Originally written for print edition of Quench 18/11/20) Let me set the scene it’s the middle of September and my friend and I approach the window of the Starbucks drive thru, when all of a sudden, she lets out a scream. Panicked I obviously ask what’s wrong and whether everything…

(Originally written for Quench Magazine 25/09/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/quench/food-and-drink/review-wahaca-3/ ) Words by Indigo Jones, Hannah Penwright and Sasha Nugara Last week our section editors were offered the chance to review Wahaca Cardiff, a Mexican chain which can be found across the UK. The restaurant prides itself on sustainability, and its new menu…

(Originally written for Quench Magazine 31/08/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/quench/food-and-drink/the-best-of-eat-out-to-help-out/ ) Hello, my name is Indigo, and I am a die-hard foodie. Ever since I was a child, I longed for the days my parents would take me to eat out, flashforward to now, I am 21 and not much has changed. In…

(Originally written for Quench Magazine 27/07/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/quench/food-and-drink/my-vegan-rollercoaster/) From the title you’re probably thinking, “Alton Towers have introduced a weird new ride”, but alas you’d be wrong. A vegan rollercoaster is probably the best way to describe my relationship with food over the past 6 months. It all began way before…

(Originally written for Gair Rhydd 28/04/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/gairrhydd/imperfectly-me/ ) It’s been a long year. Having said that, it’s only April, but nonetheless it will be a year that we all remember. …

(Originally written for Gair Rhydd 11/03/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/gairrhydd/eachforequal/ ) Women have it hard; saying that, everyone has their struggles, but for now let’s just focus on women. This year International Women’s Day (IWD)’s theme is #EachforEqual, and as a result promoting one of our fundamental rights, the right to equality. …

(Originally written for Gair Rhydd 26/02/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/gairrhydd/can-we-regulate-the-media/ ) Disclaimer: This article discusses sensitive subjects involving mental illness and suicide. If you are affected by the topics mentioned in this article, or are worried about somebody else the 24 hour number for Samaritans is 116 123, or email them at jo@samaritans.org. …

(Originally written for Quench Magazine 22/02/20 https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/quench/culture/stacey-dooley-theatre-review/ ) Stacey Dooley has paved the way for a new wave of female journalism and as a result, has inspired many young women to follow in her footsteps. Throughout her career, she has presented numerous documentaries on various topics, most recently including a…