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Dec 2, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson
Now that the University exam period will be taking place the week before Christmas break, it is more important than ever for students to find ways to deal with the stresses exams can bring. Sean Lawrenson offers a guide to balancing exam stress with holiday cheer. By Sean Lawrenson, Deputy Sports EditorAs December rapidly approaches, the growing stresses that come with the exam period may start to have an effect.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Benji Chapman |Joe Coburn |Sean Lawrenson
By Sophie Mitchell, First Year Politics and International Relations After supporting Self Esteem on tour earlier this year, Gia Ford makes an appearance at Bristol’s Art Club on the first date of a seven-stop national tour. Her debut album Transparent Things, released on 13th September, is a stunning tapestry of classic rock-inspired gritty guitar combined with dreamy Americana-influenced vocals.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson
By Sean Lawrenson, Deputy Sports EditorWhen I first saw the Stylistic were due to play Bristol, two thoughts crossed my mind. The first was wondering, albeit a tad ageist of me, whether or not they could still do it live (having formed the band back in 1968). The second thought was of my grandmother, who despite me never having met,was a huge Stylistics fan. ‘You lucky buggar’ my mum remarked when I had told her I’d be going to review their Monday show at the Beacon.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Benji Chapman |Sean Lawrenson
By Benji Chapman, Music EditorSince 2017, DnB Allstars have asserted themselves as titans in the scene. The group have hosted events in Amsterdam, Canada, and all across the UK with esteemed DJs from all walks of drum and bass. Though they may only be seven years young, they continue to offer events that maintain the spirit of rave culture that began in the '90s, with acts such as Andy C, who frequent their lineups.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson |Megan Foulk
By Sean Lawrenson, Deputy Sports EditorAs I'm sat on a zoom call with Richard Archer, my first question is the classic go-to in any conversation when you’re nervous: ‘how are you?’ Immediately, Archer makes me feel at ease, describing how he had been out the night previous and was feeling a little worse for wear, he remained upbeat nonetheless. Our conversation begins with the highly anticipated EP Don’t Go Making Plans, and I ask Archer about the title track.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Faniki Deche |Sean Lawrenson
By Faniki Deche, Sports EditorUniversity of Bristol Women’s Football Club first team demolished the University of Exeter in a rampant 4-0 display that continues their impressive start to the 2024/25 BUCS Premier South campaign. There was a lot to be excited about heading into this fixture from a Bristol perspective. So far the UBWFC 1’s had stamped their authority on the BUCS Women Premier South.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson
By Sean Lawrenson, Deputy Sports EditorThe season could not have gotten off to a better start for Bristol Basketball Women’s 1’s, delivering one of the standout performances of Bristol university’s sporting calendar, with a resounding win over Bath on Wednesday. In the first quarter, Bristol and Bath both traded early blows, in what was a cagey first ten minutes. The first two points came from Bristol’s no19, Charlotte Christon, with a pull up jumper bouncing off the rim and in.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson
By Sean Lawrenson, Sports Deputy EditorThe first game of the Men’s rugby first team was a tough battle with the well-respected Brunel University. Whilst the away team ended up getting the better of Bristol in the end, the way the lads fought till the end will bring with it much optimism for the next year. I should start this report by saying that I had never watched a rugby match at Bristol before last Wednesday, and the pre-match ritual itself took me by surprise.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson |Felix Glanville |Faniki Deche
By Sean Lawrenson, Sports Deputy EditorBristol Women’s football first team have just had their first game of the new season, against the always challenging Hartpury University. It was a cold, slightly overcast Wednesday evening which saw Bristol (eventually) cruise to a convincing victory. The start to Bristol’s first game could not have gone further from what was likely the plan.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Sean Lawrenson |Amelia Jacob
By Sean Lawrenson, Second Year, English I’ve been thinking of a way to best describe the new animated film, Robot Dreams, a spiralling, utterly enchanting look at what it is like to feel the deep connection of friendship. To enjoy the extreme highs and lament the devastating lows. Oh, and also, it’s set in a world where only animals and robots seemingly exist. Oh, and it’s almost completely silent, but don’t let that put you off.
