Impact Magazine

12/04/2024

Shrek the Musical is a perfect musical which encapsulates the playful essence of its inspiration, Shrek. When it comes to movies turned musicals, I’m often quite apprehensive, as a lot of the time they can feel like simpler retellings with the addition of an orchestra. This was not the case for Shrek the Musical. The musical tells the story we love and are all familiar with: the ogre Shrek navigating an unfriendly world as he tries to take back his swamp, with challenges along the way. Kayla Sibanda reviews.

Shrek the Musical is a perfect musical which encapsulates the playful essence of its inspiration, Shrek. When it comes to movies turned musicals, I’m often quite apprehensive, as a lot of the time they can feel like simpler retellings with the addition of an orchestra. This was not the case for Sh...

12/04/2024

On 13 March, the US House of Representatives passed a bill forcing a sale of the social media app TikTok. The bill, however, has the potential to ban TikTok should a sale not go through in the name of protecting national security from threats imposed by China.

On 13 March, the US House of Representatives passed a bill forcing a sale of the social media app TikTok. The bill, however, has the potential to ban TikTok should a sale not go through in the name of protecting national security from threats imposed by China.

12/04/2024

The Tell-Tale Heart is a supernatural murder mystery based on the Victorian short story by Edgar Allan Poe. A seemingly innocent exchange occurs between a man, Clarry Straven, visiting from London and Roderick Bounty, the owner of the lodgings Clarry is enquiring about using. Throughout the play you witness memorable encounters between these characters as their chemistry and interactions slowly build towards an unexpected and mind-boggling end. Katie Barr reviews.

The Tell-Tale Heart is a supernatural murder mystery based on the Victorian short story by Edgar Allan Poe. A seemingly innocent exchange occurs between a man, Clarry Straven, visiting from London and Roderick Bounty, the owner of the lodgings Clarry is enquiring about using. Throughout the play you...

12/04/2024

In recent months there has been a greater focus around third parties, or minority parties. A third party is simply one which does not belong to either of the main two. These parties can vary significantly in terms of ideology, representation and in some ways in how serious they are about the political scene; ranging from the SNP (with 43 seats in the current parliament) to the Monster Raving Looney Party (0 seats). Representation can vary across levels of government; from the national parliaments, regional assemblies to local councils. Certain parties, including third parties, may gain greater support from the public across different levels of government compared to others. However, as we see members of the main parties defecting the minority parties (Lee Anderson’s move from the Conservative’s to Reform UK) and minority parties now winning in by-elections (George Galloway’s win for the Worker’s Party of Britain) they are once again gaining relevance. In the year of a general election, it is important to ask; is it worth voting for third parties?

In recent months there has been a greater focus around third parties, or minority parties. In the year of a general election, it is important to ask; is it worth voting for third parties?

12/04/2024

When it comes to the music scene in Brighton, one cannot overlook the captivating presence of Trip Westerns. With their recent release of the single False Start, this dynamic band has sparked curiosity and excitement. Impact’s Kayla Sibanda had the pleasure of speaking with Trip Westerns in the hopes of unravelling the layers of their musical journey and gaining deeper insights into their creative process, exploring the influences that shape their artistry.

Kayla Sibanda When it comes to the music scene in Brighton, one cannot overlook the captivating presence of Trip Westerns. With their recent release of the single False Start, this dynamic band has sparked curiosity and excitement. Impact’s Kayla Sibanda had the pleasure of speaking with Trip West...

12/04/2024

PRYZM Nottingham has officially closed its doors for good, blaming the cost of living crisis and minimum wage burden on students.

PRYZM Nottingham has officially closed its doors for good, blaming the cost of living crisis and minimum wage burden on students.

12/04/2024

DISCLAIMER: This article was completed on Monday 25th March. Any developments following this date have not been included.

On Friday March 22, gunmen wearing camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons started shooting innocent concert goers at point-blank range at the Crocus City complex, a venue located on the northwestern edge of Moscow. Some 6,500 tickets had been sold for the event.

On Friday March 22, gunmen wearing camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons started shooting innocent concert goers at point-blank range at the Crocus City complex, a venue located on the northwestern edge of Moscow. Some 6,500 tickets had been sold for the event.

02/04/2024

Do you wish tickets to various bars and clubs were cheaper? Do you wish, once in these venues, you could have discounted drinks? Do you like music? (I hope so) If the answer to all these are yes, then the newly formed Indie Music Society is beckoning to you. IndieSoc President Harry Tilson and Impac...

27/03/2024

Ipswich Town look set to redefine English football. Currently, they sit 3rd in the Championship table, 1 point off 1st, having lost the fewest games this season, with 8 games to go off the back of a 6 – 0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday. That demolition took place against a team Ipswich were pro...

12/03/2024

Sofia Coppola’s 2023 Priscilla features a series of iconic outfits based on the real-life style icon Priscilla Presley. Costume designer Stacey Battat used costumes in order to accurately depict outfits appropriate to the period, to symbolically demonstrate the nature and evolution of Priscilla and Elvis’ relationship, and to show Priscilla’s mindset at each point in the movie. As the movie has a distinct lack of inner monologue, the costuming does a lot of the speaking. Priscilla’s costumes in the film can be split into three distinct periods: pre-Elvis, during Elvis, and post-Elvis. Here is a breakdown of Priscilla’s costuming in Sofia Coppola’s film.

https://impactnottingham.com/2024/03/style-icon-sophia-coppolas-priscilla/

07/03/2024

Minority Report is a sci-fi play which explores the conflict between a society which revolves around the elimination of crime, and each individual’s right to autonomy. Written by David Haig and loosely based on the short story by Philip K. Dick, the play has received critical acclaim. After having experienced it for myself at Nottingham Playhouse, it’s easy to see why. Everything about this play, from the incredible staging to the fast-paced action and witty dialogue, will leave you on the edge of your seat. Abigel Lancaster reviews.

Minority Report is a sci-fi play which explores the conflict between a society which revolves around the elimination of crime, and each individual’s right to autonomy. Written by David Haig and loosely based on the short story by Philip K. Dick, the play has received critical acclaim. After having...

04/03/2024

1 in 6 UK adults lack vitamin D. Why is vitamin D important and how does its absence negatively impact our health? Imogen Simmonds explores the research…

https://impactnottingham.com/2024/03/vitamin-d-deficiency-is-incredibly-common-yet-we-often-dont-even-notice/

04/03/2024

Summer may seem a lifetime away, but the days of sitting in a muddy field surrounding by your best mates will come round sooner than you think. There is no doubt that UK festivals do it better than anyone else, we thrive on camping in unpredictable weather and having no access to clean toilets or showers, it’s magical right? UK festivals are unpredictable and energetic, they make for the best memories. A summer full of bucket hats and bum-bags, Strongbows and stellar line-ups; Impact’s Kira O’Boyle gives a rundown of the festivals that you do not want to miss out on this year.

https://impactnottingham.com/2024/03/uks-biggest-festivals-2024/

04/03/2024

Why do we listen to sad music when we’re feeling down? I can guarantee that almost everyone has decided to put on their Sad Spotify Mix when they’re feeling a bit emotional, but why do we opt for sad music? Is it because it’s relatable? So we know we’re not alone? Impact’s Yasmine Medjdoub explores.

https://impactnottingham.com/2024/03/why-do-we-listen-to-sad-music-when-were-feeling-down/

04/03/2024

A group of Impact Magazine writers have looked over the candidate manifestos for this year’s Student Union Elections. Harry Chapman, Katie Sullivan, Emma Burnett, Oli Harris, and Hannah Walton-Hughes summarised and discussed each candidate’s main manifesto points, and gave their views on the manifesto overall. Voting closes on 15th March 2024 at 2pm.

A group of Impact Magazine writers have looked over the candidate manifestos for this year's Student Union Elections. Harry Chapman, Katie Sullivan, Emma Burnett, Oli Harris, and Hannah Walton-Hughes summarised and discussed each candidate's main manifesto points, and gave their views on the manifes...