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Twenty Five Days of Creativity

Hello! My name is Josh and I am a member of The Quack. This December, here at The Quack we have decided to do an advent calendar of creative pieces. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, anything that you deem a creative piece! Submissions will be open throughout December so feel free to join in at anytime. ForContinue reading “Twenty Five Days of Creativity”

Meet the Editor – Josh

Hi! My name is Josh and I am the newest editor for the Quack. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a Second Year, History with Politics and German student. I’ve always had an interest in the obscure. My writing will hopefully reveal Edge Hill’s best kept secrets. As an historian I am particularlyContinue reading “Meet the Editor – Josh”

Christmas Date Ideas

By Amy Kelley Between the dimly lit log fires, cute fairy lights and steaming hot chocolates, there is no room for argument that there is nothing quite like a Christmastime date! Here is a list of 10 ideas for you and your significant other to try out over the festive period, whether you want toContinue reading “Christmas Date Ideas”

How you can help the less fortunate this Christmas

Daisy Lewis Although 2020 has been a challenging year for us all, we have to remember to be thankful for what we have. Most of us don’t need to rely on food-banks and charity donations, and are lucky enough to currently be employed or furloughed. However this is the day to day reality for aContinue reading “How you can help the less fortunate this Christmas”

How To Get To Know Your Flatmates During Lockdown

Daisy Lewis We all know this year is different from any other, and unfortunately the pandemic couldn’t stop for Freshers’ week. This meant that thousands of first years all around the country, found themselves trapped in a flat of new people unable to get to know each other. For decades, uni students have taken partContinue reading “How To Get To Know Your Flatmates During Lockdown”

5 ‘Must Read’ Novels by Black Authors

By Lydia Bamford While the publishing industry still has a long way to go in terms of diversity and inclusion, each year more black writers are sharing the black experience. As a Literature student, I love to challenge the literary canon and expand my bookshelves to different authors. Below is my list of black writersContinue reading “5 ‘Must Read’ Novels by Black Authors”

Saying Goodbye to Alice, George and Emily

Alice Cattell, George Appleton and Emily Burrell Sadly, the time has come for three of our editors, Alice (Joint Editor-in-Chief), George (Treasurer/Sub Editor) and Emily (Arts and Culture Sub Editor), to leave The Quack. Before they left, we thought it would be great to have a final interview with the three of them to gatherContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to Alice, George and Emily”

Pride Month – The History of Pride

Daisy Lewis and Emily Burrell It’s important to remember why we are able to celebrate Pride, which is why we have decided that to end our week of posts dedicated to Pride Month we would look back at its history and what it was that began the annual celebrations. Although June is now a timeContinue reading “Pride Month – The History of Pride”

Pride Month – ‘Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts’ – A Review

By Emily Posner Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts chronicles the tumultuous journey of Brian Firkus’ drag persona (Trixie Mattel) as she rises to fame. Mattel found fame following her participation in the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars. Mattel’s career, since her meteoric rise to fame,Continue reading “Pride Month – ‘Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts’ – A Review”

Pride Month – ‘Call Me By Your Name’ – A Review

By Lydia Bamford Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of Call Me by Your Name, based on the best-selling novel by André Aciman, is a must-watch for lovers of independent films. Based on the beautiful love story that occurs over the course of a long Italian summer, Elio and Oliver’s relationship is undeniably and authentically raw. Set inContinue reading “Pride Month – ‘Call Me By Your Name’ – A Review”