The gair rhydd magazine, published by the students of Cardiff University

Manga - A different kind of graphic novel

Over the past few years, there has been an influx of films storming the box office that are based on graphic novels. In a time when books sales are dropping in favour of other mediums, this can only be a good thing.

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The World of Books - Australasia

The Book Thief Markus Zusak Doubleday

This is the first adult novel from one of Australia’s most treasured children’s writers. Set in Nazi Germany it concentrates on ordinary people.

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This Week

Latest Edition

Issue 52 - Front Page

What’s On

Welsh National Opera @ Wales Millennium Centre, May and June

Oldies But Goodies/Baddies

Super Mario Brothers

Camden Crawl

Thank God for Global warming; It’s mid –April and London’s Burning.

Light Years To Nothing - Soft Hearted Scientists

Jangly, mesmerising future folk guitar that undulates from the Cardiff-based pseudo-scientists specialising in lyrical one-liners. Complemented with soft touches of synthesiser that really does transport you into other galactic realms. Not necessarily the most memorable of twee-pop nuggets but certainly an intriguing listen with its optimistic layered vocals cooing.

Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues: well, let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised. Thinking The Vagina Monologues was going to be full of feminists lecturing about women’s rights, I was initially apprehensive. As it turned out, I was entertained by the real-life experiences of several women and yes, you’ve guessed it, their vaginas.

Food & drink in the city

Now that the sun has come out and end of term is fast approaching, Rachel Clare and Kayleigh Excell have selected some great places for you to enjoy this summer. From restaurants to clubs, here's your essential guide...

The Scotsman

Film Ewen gives us a sneaky insight into his life north of Hadrian’s Wall

Manga - A different kind of graphic novel

After the recent success of films based on graphic novels at the box office, Books examines its favourite style...

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Baby 81

Left-eye Lopez’s tragic demise

The Voices - The Sound of Young America

The Sound of Young Cardiff