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What I wish I had known before…
Rebecca James WE ASKED STUDENTS from different departments to tell us what they wished they knew before they entered their halls, came to Aber, and started their course and these are the results:...
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Cooking Corner: Beef chili nachos with Very Lazy chilis
I MADE THIS for dinner one evening and it was delicious… I don’t normally have chili with much spice in it, but the chopped chili made it into a real chili, and not just a meat dish with kidney beans...
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Cooking Corner: Smoked garlic and butternut squash risotto recipe
THI YEAR, the lifestyle team will be continuing to give you the latest in recipes which we think would make a great student meal. This time around, it’s a Smoked garlic and butternut squash risotto....
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A-Z of Aber
HERE AT ASM, we all know that Aberystwyth University is the best place to spend your student years. That is why we came here. If you don’t know it now, you will do soon. To let this sink in a bit more...
View ArticleWriting this article about anxiety is giving me anxiety
WHY IS ANXIETY such a taboo subject when it’s something that every single human being experiences at one point or another in their lives? For something so common there’s still lots of misconceptions...
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Eating out in Aber: Where to go
THERE’S a lot of places to eat in Aberystwyth, whether you’re after a snack, a sit down meal or something to try and save you from an impending hangover after a night out. Whatever the occasion,...
View ArticleLet’s talk about… My life as a student athlete
MY NAME is Alasdair Park and I am a student athlete. That description of myself means a large amount to me and is very significant. I am in in my final year of German studies and have never competed...
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Seven alternative things to do this Halloween
If you’re not quite fond of the party scene or you feel that you’re a bit too old for trick or treating, then have no fear (or lots of it…) because I’ve come up with eight alternative things for you to...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie – turning spooky into sweet
Halloween is over, and the Jack O’Lanterns are still sitting in windows and on shelves. So what can you do with these carefully carved pumpkins before they start to rot? One of my personal favourite...
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Priv – the final ingredient in this BlackBerry crumble
Everyone knows the big four operating systems when it comes to smartphones: Android, Apple, BlackBerry and Windows. Recently, one of the fruits had decided to make an Android phone – and it wasn’t the...
View ArticleTry something new this December
THIS is a crucial time in the year. Motivation is slowly depleting, and all you want to do is to be at home with your family, friends, and mum’s cooking. However, assignments are piling up, deadlines...
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Wales first country in UK to adopt ‘opt-out’ organ donation system
The NHS Organ Donation symbol as found on donor cards up and down the country. AS OF DECEMBER 1st, residents of Wales will be automatically listed as organ donors unless they formally request to opt...
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Simple, stylish and seasonal – DIY nail art for the holidays
With the holidays looming, a lot of us want to start throwing some festive cheer into our everyday wear. While some will throw on a Christmas jumper and call it a day, others want to be a little more...
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Ode to Balsamic Vinegar
Can I have that with salt and vinegar please? Vinegar: the building stone of British culinary tradition. The transparent liquid making the otherwise bland chips a gourmet experience. But did you know...
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5 ways to add some sparkles to your festive wardrobe
THE FESTIVE season is known for being a glorious time of parties and good food. Social gatherings, especially at this time of year, tend to be a time to dress up to the nines, which is all the more...
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Festive cocktail ideas
AS WE ARE all aware, ‘tis the season to be jolly. Therefore, being the Lifestyle section of ASM, we have brought you a selection of funky festive cocktails to get you into the Christmas spirit....
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Meet the Travel Society
I WAS COMPLETELY unaware that the university even had a ‘Travel Society’ until the Freshers’ Fair this year. As Lifestyle is all for travel, I only saw it fit to have a chat with some of the committee...
View ArticleTen ideas to hack student life
Moving out of a house where your parents most likely did everything for you can be hard. It will probably be your first time cooking on your own, first time washing your own clothes, first time waking...
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Nancy’s Bordello Newcastle Review
LAST MONTH, I was in Newcastle for a gig and my sister suggested a restaurant near her halls for food before hand. Her pick was a cute little cocktail/food haven called Nancy’s Bordello. It was...
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Student Survival Guide to NYE
YOUR SURVIVAL instincts have kicked in. You’ve successfully foraged and scrounged in order to live for the last few weeks, the end is in sight, and you can almost taste the branded food you’ll allow...
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