By Emily Price Students from the University of South Wales have been talking about their fears and frustrations after being forced to learn from home. Students have been unable to attend face to face classes this term, with some isolated in students halls and other choosing stay with their parents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1HfeYyiSvs&feature=youtu.be
Football Behind Closed Doors
Up to the present date Covid 19 has taken over a million lives and changed our daily routine drastically. Life as we know it has gone with social distancing, hand sanitizer, empty pubs and restaurants becoming the new norm. It has been a long journey for football to return with the last game played on … Continue reading Football Behind Closed Doors
Match Report: Cardiff City u23 2-1 Swansea City u23
A dramatic second half comeback from Cardiff City’s u23 earn the bluebirds a 2-1 victory of rivals Swansea City. With both teams sitting at the bottom of the table it was a must win for both sides, the visitors made the first breakthrough after just seven minutes. Bradley Gibbins with the goal from a well … Continue reading Match Report: Cardiff City u23 2-1 Swansea City u23
The music that makes us
Everyone has a favourite song or album we go back to time and time again. Music has an emotional impact on us, it can trigger memories of childhood, life-changing experiences and moments of sadness. Such songs can inspire or empower through lyrics, beats or notes. They can improve our happiness and sense of peace, they … Continue reading The music that makes us
A twist on National Hugging Day 2021
Not being able to hug friends and family has been a difficult aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic for many of us, there's nothing like the power of a hug for comfort. Despite not being able to be in close contact with loved ones there are alternatives that can done for this years National hugging day … Continue reading A twist on National Hugging Day 2021
Disability charity issues gig buddy plea after increased lockdown demand
Going to a concert is a great experience in itself, but having someone to go with makes it even better. That's why a charity which supports adults with learning difficulties are looking for volunteers to join their team. Gig Buddies, run by Learning Disability Wales, are a befriending scheme that matches people with a learning … Continue reading Disability charity issues gig buddy plea after increased lockdown demand
An insight into ITV’s new drama, The Pembrokeshire Murders
After ITV released their new drama, The Pembrokeshire Murders, last week, the shocking true story has come back to light. Rhodri Evan, who's from Pembrokeshire and played DCI Coles in the production, explains the surreal feeling of re-living a time he remembers so clearly. Alaw John reports… https://youtu.be/ilYHRCkJ2tk
Woman is fined £1000 after being accused of starting 3-day-long protest following the death of Mohamud Hassan
Members of the BLM community and other supporters in South Wales have been in uproar after another death of a black person occurred after they had spent the night in police custody. Bianca Ali, a core member of the BLM community, attended the first protest in support of Mohamud Hassan and refused to leave until … Continue reading Woman is fined £1000 after being accused of starting 3-day-long protest following the death of Mohamud Hassan
Covid: USW “recognises student concern” but does not plan to implement a no detriment policy
By Danielle Herbert Originally published on Dragon Media The University of South Wales says it does not plan to compensate students who obtain lower grades this year despite claims that the standard of work is suffering because of the pandemic. The news comes after more than 500 people have signed the online petition in favour of … Continue reading Covid: USW “recognises student concern” but does not plan to implement a no detriment policy
Covid class of 2020
One of the many casualties of the 2020 Coronavirus outbreak are the thousands of final year students across the country who found themselves in lockdown during their final weeks of their degree. Online teaching replaced face to face lectures and graduation ceremonies are indefinitely postponed. In this article I speak to recent 2020 graduates about … Continue reading Covid class of 2020
