By Daisy Lewis, Megan Scott, Chloe Royle and Emily Burrell The Quack is back from our brief hibernation whilst the team focused on university commitments. We hope all of our readers are doing well and are coping with the new normal that is life in lockdown! We were originally planning on breaking our hiatus withContinue reading “#BlackLivesMatter”
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5 Things to do in Quarantine
by Chloe Royle With the current global situation, many of us are finding it difficult to keep busy and distract ourselves from the news. With that in mind, I have decided to create a list of a few things that you can do to keep busy and creative! Start a new book. I’ve found thatContinue reading “5 Things to do in Quarantine”
Self Isolation: An Interview.
By Emily Burrell – Arts and Culture Sub Editor Thank you to all interviewees for their participation and honesty. Interviews were conducted 31st March 2020. What are you doing to keep yourself entertained during self isolation? Interviewee A: I am trying to do university work; I am also watching lots of TV and I’ve startedContinue reading “Self Isolation: An Interview.”
The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez – A Review
Maria Murphy The new Netflix series The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a much watch for crime lovers. This heart-breaking six-part limited series directed by Brian Knappenberger goes into the murder of Gabriel Fernandez by his mother Pearl Fernandez and boyfriend Isauro Aguirre. The mini docu-series takes a deeper look into the case and howContinue reading “The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez – A Review”
Looking After Your Mental Health While In Quarantine
Daisy Lewis It’s all over the news, it’s in every conversation and it’s completely unavoidable. COVID-19 has taken over our lives for the past few months and unfortunately, it seems as though the situation is only going to get more intense before it begins to get any better. Whilst you will have been bombarded with informationContinue reading “Looking After Your Mental Health While In Quarantine”
She Took My Hand – A Poem
Emily Burrell – Arts and Culture Sub Editor She took my shaking hand and placed it on my heart. She said… You may feel the cracks but the beat is steady It is a reminder that we are alive It is a pretentious and ironic metaphor But a metaphor non the less It speeds up,Continue reading “She Took My Hand – A Poem”
Q&A with the SU President Candidates
Daisy Lewis We got the opportunity to speak with the two candidates up for SU President this year; Kate Vickers and Sam Farrell. In this exclusive Q&A, the two share their personal memories of Edge Hill as well as answer the all-important question: what is your go-to meal deal? Starting off, if you could chooseContinue reading “Q&A with the SU President Candidates”
I love you like a father but if I tell you I’ll have to go because I can’t risk losing you again – A Poem
Lucy Duffell the figure has always held so dark golden boy, I don’t want to put him there you deserve better but keep taking saying all the right pieces (It feels so selfish) to want to know you to hear your stories from car speakers remembering all the words crave my own verse to haveContinue reading “I love you like a father but if I tell you I’ll have to go because I can’t risk losing you again – A Poem”
Basically Bobbi – Chapter Four
Rebecca Hodge Flash Sale Up to 50% off all sportswearFree standard delivery for club members. Sign up today! Thank God for internet shopping. I’ll get Will to pick up prawn crackers and ketchup later on his way to the Chippy. The delivery could take up to 5 days so unfortunately it’s no gym until nextContinue reading “Basically Bobbi – Chapter Four”
Student Loneliness: A Honest Interview
By Emily Burrell – Arts and Culture Sub Editor A special thanks to all the students that participated in this article, all of whom talked openly and honestly about their experiences. Have you experienced loneliness whilst being at university? Interviewee A: Definitely! Interviewee B: Yes. Interviewee C: Yes, at times I have felt segregated andContinue reading “Student Loneliness: A Honest Interview”
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