The defining decade: lessons I’ve learned over the last ten years
Sadia Nowshin looks back at the decade. She grew in confidence, lived through her teenage years and achieved more than she ever imagined.
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Bristol University students call for action against “institutionalised” racism
Students at the University of Bristol have come out in protest at the “daily” incidents of racism experienced on campus
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Character facades have taken over politics
Politicians are infamous for avoiding the hard-to-answer questions, offering diplomatic and vague generalisations instead of the straight truth. Quite frankly, it’s infuriating. The questions they have opted to give detailed answers to recently are centred around topics that help them construct the character they want to present to the public....
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The Christmas cup countdown 2019
December is here and that can only mean one thing. The Christmas cup countdown is back for 2019! Sadia Nowshin gives her verdict.
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Sonic the Hedgehog could win glow-up of the year
Sadia Nowshin examines the uproar surrounding the design of the animated Sonic in the upcoming feature film 'Sonic the Hedgehog'.
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Contact hour crisis: how a sparse schedule contributes to loneliness
Sadia Nowshin discusses all the pros and cons of having few contact hours on your university course and how best to manage your time.
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The rise of the rainy-day playlist – how the music we listen to changes with the seasons
As the weather gets colder and the Christmas ornaments make their steady, if slightly ominous, reappearance on the shop shelves, it’s not just the colour of the leaves that are changing. The music that we listen to undergoes a certain shift to accompany the transition of the season - whether that change is a conscious one or not.
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The political potential of international literary festivals
Sadia Nowshin explores the political potential that literary festivals can embody, using the example of the Dhaka Lit Festival as an example
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Is that the way the cookie crumbles? How to bake for novices
Sadia Nowshin discusses some easy tips to help even the most inexperienced students learn to bake some simple and tasty treats.
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Cosy reads perfect for the autumn season
Sadia Nowshin offers her recommendations for the perfect books and genres to enjoy in the autumn seasonal weather we have ahead.
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A guide to surviving first year: the lessons students can learn from literature
Sadia Nowshin takes the literary lessons you can learn for a foolproof guide to surviving the tricky first year at university unscathed.
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Appreciating the arts on a student budget
Sadia Nowshin gives advice on how to engage in the arts on a student budget, from events on campus to £5 tickets at the RSC
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Tall Girl: Review
Sadia Nowshin reviews Netflix's 'Tall Girl', a typical coming-of-age rom-com that falls short of the mark.
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