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Fickle, faithless, fleeting : Is low commitment employment becoming the new normal?

Oct 25, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Grace O'Sullivan |Zara Byng

By Grace O'Sullivan, Second Year, English‘Fear of commitment’: the phrase hidden under every therapist’s tongue. In the world of work, having this aversion to commitment used to be the ticket to unemployment. When you begin with a new employer, some strange unwritten rule suggests, as you shake their hand, that the expectation of ‘forever’ is looming over you.
What is the new Plan 5 student loan and how does it affect you?

Oct 18, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | George Jones |Zara Byng

By George Jones, Co-Deputy Opinions EditorUnder the new ‘Plan 5’ student loan system, 60% of undergraduates are now predicted to repay their student loan in full. The cost of financing student loans is being pushed further onto students, but how? February 2022 saw the UK Department for Education a switch from a Plan 2 to Plan 5 student loan system, commencing on the first of August 2023 for new undergraduates.
Preview: Maisie Peters @ O2 Academy

Oct 5, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Jake Paterson |Zara Byng

By Jake Paterson, Music EditorFollowing up her debut record You Signed Up For This with her hypnotic rollercoaster of an album The Good Witch in June this year, Maisie Peters cemented her artistic ambition with tracks full of indie-pop confidence. Written during the whirlwind of her 2022 tour that saw career highs and personal lows, the new record is a true time-capsule for that time that recounts romantic breakups, the importance of friendship and the power of self-worth.
Review: Slaughter Beach, Dog @ SWX

Oct 5, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Zoe West |Zara Byng |Jake Paterson

By Zoë West, Second Year Sociology Perhaps lesser known than frontman Jake Ewald's first (now disbanded) project Modern Baseball, his second project Slaughter Beach, Dog explores a whole new pathway into the indie rock scene. Straying away from his roots in one of the most iconic bands of the midwestern-emo sphere, Ewald and the band have produced five studio albums, with their 2017 project Birdie being one of my personal all-time treasured albums. Certainly, no shoes have been left unfilled.
Review: Laguna Goons @ Crofters Rights

Oct 5, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Charlie Bennett |Zara Byng |Jake Paterson

By Charlie Bennett, Msc International Security Bristol welcomed Laguna Goons for their first trip to the UK, touring with our very own Tokyo Toy Company. Following on from a sold-out show in London and a gig in Cardiff they headed to the Crofters Rights for their first taste of the Bristol music scene. The band hail from Andalusia, Spain but are less Enrique Iglesias and more Damon Albarn.
Making the student loan last: easy steps to stretch the budget.

Oct 5, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Zara Byng |Third-Year Law

By Zara Byng, Third-Year Law When the student loan hits in September, it is far too easy to abandon all financial strategizing and go wild during freshers week. But in a world where the cost of living is steadily rising, budgeting at university is a must. For some students, this year will be the first-time catering for themselves, and grocery shopping can be expensive. If there is one thing that will save you money, it’s doing a weekly shop.
The Grieving Pint: In conversation with the founders

Apr 16, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Zara Byng

By Zara Byng, Second Year LawAs the summer term comes around, so does the launch night of the new, student founded charity, The Grieving Pint. Alex and Ben, two second year students, created the charity with the slogan “Great Beer, Better Conversation” in the hope of bringing men together over a pint to discuss their mental health and wellbeing. Epigram spoke to the founders about the organisation’s origins and aims.
In conversation with The Grieving Pint

Apr 16, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Zara Byng

By Zara Byng, Second Year LawAs the summer term comes around, so does the launch night of the new, student founded charity, The Grieving Pint. Alex and Ben, two second year students, created the charity with the slogan “Great Beer, Better Conversation” in the hope of bringing men together over a pint to discuss their mental health and wellbeing. Epigram spoke to the founders about the organisation’s origins and aims.
Body image and social media: What do Bristol students think?

Apr 7, 2023 | epigram.org.uk | Zara Byng

Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of disordered eating. Body ideals and beauty standards are in constant flux as the years pass, and have long been the subject of scrutiny. But do younger Gen Z students pursue these standards to a uniquely obsessive level or face increasing pressure to fulfil these expectations? Epigram spoke to students from across the cohort to gauge their stances.