Task 2: Reflecting on my design work for Synced and Hands-on Journalism

Contribution to Synced As layout designer for Synced’s two print issues, I created several spreads using InDesign to go in the magazine. Although I worked to put the pages together, a lot of… Continue reading

Don’t Panic: The Club-Goer’s Guide To A Great Night Out

Note: First published on 6 February in the first print issue of Synced magazine.   Everybody needs a little help when it comes to keeping yourself together on a night out. We here at Synced have put together… Continue reading

Glee Finally Comes To An End After Six Seasons

After six seasons of ups and downs, America’s musical comedy-drama series, Glee, has come to an end. The show focused on the every-day struggles high school students face like relationships, sexuality and learning to work… Continue reading

King Richard III To Be Reburied

King Richard III is being reburied in Leicester Cathedral on 26 March after his remains were found in 2012 beneath a car park in an old friary. The skeleton of the late king was studied… Continue reading

The Burden Of Being An Overseas Student In London: What Comes Next?

The fears that come with finishing an MA course and finally being forced to embrace the real world are inevitable. As the days rapidly approach, your thoughts suddenly seem to be filled with… Continue reading

Four Syrian Film-Makers Stand Up To ISIS With Mocking Videos

Four Syrian refugees from Aleppo have decided to use humour to respond to the extreme violence caused by the controversial Islamic State group. Maen Watfe, Youssef Helali, Muhammad Damlakhy and Aya Brown have… Continue reading

Jeremy Clarkson Suspended From Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson, BBC’s Top Gear, was suspended due to allegations that he punched a member of the production team while filming in Newcastle. Two of three upcoming episodes of the show have also been pulled. As… Continue reading

20 Stages Of Procrastination: Distracted Student Edition

It’s a real dilemma when you want to get good grades and be a responsible adult but you have a terrible problem with procrastination. Take your hands out of that crisp bag, it’s… Continue reading

Once Upon A Time Returns And The Villains Are More Determined Than Ever

Once Upon A Time has returned and we’re sure you are just as curious as we are to see what Rumpelstiltskin has up his sleeve for the rest of season 4. After losing his… Continue reading

Pie For Everyone – British Pie Week Is In Full Swing

If you are a lover of all things pie, you are in luck as this week is British Pie Week. There is no need to feel guilty about over-indulging in the delicacy as… Continue reading

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