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A Bittersweet Love Letter to Newcastle:

by • 28th May 2019

About to plunge into my last week at Newcastle University, it’s safe to say the nostalgia has hit me all at once and I’m once again overcome with the all-consuming dread –...

Lola Jeans Review

by • 28th May 2019

Known as ‘Lola’s little sister’ to the original Lola Jeans in Tynemouth, this restaurant transports you to a transient space of the prohibition past and colourful modern...

Gym and bear it

by • 25th February 2019

Don’t get me wrong – I’m all for a gin and tonic. I’ll admit that I’m trying to cut down on the drinking as I begin the torturous process of dissertation writing but...

Bom Dia, Lisbon

by • 14th December 2018

Lifestyle editor Holly tells us about her trip to Lisbon...

Create a splash: nailing the party season

by • 10th December 2018

Looking for festive season nails? Holly Margerrison's got the answers......

‘Tis the sea-sun… to seek out Tynemouth’s market

by • 3rd December 2018

We students don’t know how good we’ve got it up here in Newcastle. Too often weekends can go to waste, as we sit wallowing in our workload and spending every waking minute...

Stack: the shipping containers unpacked

by • 3rd December 2018

Just when we think Newcastle cannot welcome another bar, club or eatery, several conjoined shipping containers crop up in the middle of the toon. Within these tin walls are a...

How to adult

by • 8th October 2018

Gone are the days of Mum cooking you a hearty meal, ironing that really awkward pair of trousers and ensuring not a speck of dust settles on the mantelpiece. No, University means...

House vs Halls: The Battle of Student Living

by • 23rd October 2017

Holly Margerrison shares her experience of living in halls and in a house - but which one did she prefer?...

What to see and do in Newcastle: a First Year Checklist

by • 16th October 2017

Holly Margerrison shares with us some of the top things to see and do in and around Newcastle. if you're a fresher, be sure to familiarise yourself with the beautiful and busy...