Costa My bank account is begging me not to do it, and I can see my friends shaking their heads in despair as I return, clutching my purchase: Costa Christmas specials have arrived! I might think twice about spending the extortionate sum of £3.85 on actual real-life University essentials like avocado and quinoa, however, on […]
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Ig Nobel Prizes 2017
The IgNobel prize honours the most baffling questions that science has to offer, giving centre stage to papers which make you laugh at first, but then lead you to a deeper level of thought. Given the recent release of the 2017 prize-winners, it seems only right to give some (dis)honourable mentions to the questions that […]
Do you know caffeine?
Caffeine is an inevitable staple in any student’s diet. Early mornings are more doable after that cup of joe. Late night study sessions are enabled by your caffeine obsession, and hangovers are (slightly) more bearable after that warm cuppa. We are being bred into fully fledged adults with unquestionable coffee obsessions. But what do we […]
A tour of Exeter’s top study spots
The sun is shining, the skies are blue and ‘tis the season… to completely lose our heads over exams and deadlines. That’s right, the start of term is upon us and with it comes the creeping dread that we haven’t quite done enough. And all we really want to do is go to Exmouth. Sigh. […]
A latte for your heart?
Earlier this month, Nature Medicine published a study on inflammasome gene modules which found tenuous but suggestive evidence that coffee could be good for your health, and not just for propelling you through that brutal 8.30am seminar. Sandford University scientists found that expression of a specific set of these modules is closely tied to the […]
Eateries in Exeter
The Glorious Art House One of Exeter’s best kept secrets, The Glorious Art House is tucked away out of sight at the bottom of Fore Street. Combining a range of amazing cakes and lunches with vibrant decor, it’s definitely worth a visit. Perfect for: A catch-up with a few friends. Lifestyle recommends: A Glorious Hot […]
Pret: A Controversial Coffee Shop
We all know that the decision to allow Pret to descend onto campus was an unpopular one among many of Exeter’s students; the big businesses have been taking over and offending the delicate sensibilities of our largely left-wing campus. But Pret is here, and it’s here to stay, so it’s important that we evaluate how much […]
Boosting your brain – Memory foods
So, exam season is upon us. A time of deep despair, amid all the stress of moving into your new home (the library), I’m not alone in desperately seeking anything- anything- that’ll minimise revision time and maximise that long term memory. Tempting as it might be, the only thing those cans of Red Bull are […]
Coffee on Campus: Worth a shot?
Caffeine, more commonly known in its purest form as the lifesaver of students everywhere. Companion to essay crises and late night study sessions, coffee’s got your back. Now, I’m something of a coffee addict. Or coffee snob. So, with my coffee cup full and my pockets empty, I’m putting that money I’ve invested in campus […]
Foodie trends that students will love and hate this 2016
To usher in the New Year, Pinterest released their predictions for what is going to go viral in the world of food and drink this 2016. This is the year that we are set to turn our student-sized kitchens into breweries Pinterest provides excellent procrastination appeal at the best of times, but the fact that this […]