Pet Of The Month – Therapy Dog, Pippin.
PIPPIN THE UNIVERSITY THERAPY DOG University therapy dog, Pippin, outside the Plymouth Marjon Chaplaincy. Lecturers have you on a tight leash? Flatmates barking you up the wrong tree? After a ‘ruff’ week at university, Pippin, the four year old Golden...
Theatrical Thoughts: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
When it comes to a building, does a name really matter? Well, if the building in question happens to be a theatre, then yes, the name really does matter. The theatre community took to social media on Tuesday morning (03/12/19) in objection to the news that The Theatre...
Theatrical Thoughts: Don’t be afraid to be different in your theatre tastes
What happens if you’re not interested in seeing that film, or if you don’t have any interest in that television show, or if you’re really not that bothered about that theatre production that everyone else seems to be obsessing over. It might be that film that people...
International Men’s Day At Marjon
What a fine looking bunch- International Men’s Day is celebrated across 80 countries worldwide. We’re well over halfway through Movember, and you gents have certainly impressed (some more than others, sorry lads) with your moustache efforts. From the...
5 Hidden Gems at Plymouth Marjon
So you think you know your University? We walk its halls every day, but you’d be forgiven for missing these five hidden spots as you go about your day-to-day business at Marjon. Prepare to have your eyes opened… Lets get stuck in. Games Room Tucked away in Marjon’s...
Extinction Rebellion: Nuisance or Necessity?
The Extinction Rebellion already have a notorious reputation for their controversial protests. Aiming to halt greenhouse gas emissions and Wildlife loss, the Extinction Rebellion UK are calling upon Government to to declare a climate and ecological emergency. Cities...
Kershaw on Klopp
“The mood, the atmosphere, the players. He’s lifted them all up”. It’s instantly obvious that Rob Kershaw has the utmost respect and admiration for Jürgen Klopp. As I sit and listen to him from across the table, I can’t help but notice the corner of his lips slightly...
A Declining Industry: Face The Music
Music shops such as this are struggling to bear the weight of mobile streaming apps such as Spotify and Apple Music. It’s something that humans have been creating for thousands of years; It defines generations and cultures, and is a central aspect of human life,...
England vs New Zealand- Key Areas
Kyle Sinkler will be looking to make his presence felt after an impressive Quarter Final performance against Australia. The last time England faced the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup Semi-Final was 24 years ago in Cape Town; Images of Jonah Lomu bulldozing his way...
Gary Johnson: The Man Who’s Made Torquay United Great Again
Ever since Gary Johnson walked through the doors at Plainmoor, he has made an astronomical difference to Torquay United Football Club. Not just on the pitch, but very much off it too. To say he has made an impact at the club is probably one of the largest of...
Activision Lays of Staff despite a “record year”
It’s safe to say that the gaming industry in its current form is doing better than ever before, financially at least. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick recently gleefully informed investors that the company had experienced a “record year” in sales; but alas, at the...
A Venezuelan Pie
Many media outlets have been relaying the recent presidential bid by opposition leader Juan Guaidó, a fresh-faced and smiley centrist, as the catalyst to end the suffering of Venezuela. Years of corrupt governance and economic mismanagement have rendered Venezuela the...