MA Journalism student Emma Cameron explains what life is like studying at Edinburgh Napier and talks about the skills she has developed to become a fully converged journalist.
Mark McKinlay reviews Django Django’s first full-length release for Buzz Extra. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Good things are worth waiting for. Despite forming four years ago while studying at Edinburgh Art School, this is the band’s first full-length release. A splattering of striking singles and impressive live-outings have certainly built expectations, […]
The viewing figures are in, and the diagnosis is dire. The life and times of TV, as we know it at least, is slowly circling the drain and any remnants of talented script-writing are dwindling. But, as Simon Black found out, TV won’t go down without a fight . The production of scripted television shows has dramatically decreased in the last decade due to the […]
Susannah Redford explores the return of the knitting-needles Could 2011 be the year of the older woman? Miriam O’Reilly challenged our attitudes towards ageism when she won her employment tribunal against the BBC after being dropped from the TV show Countryfile. Latterly coinciding with this landmark case, round-neck blouses, tweed skirts that hover at a sen […]
For many people, having a few key items is great in theory, but what if you don’t know exactly what those items should be? Georgi Lindsey set about trying to change her look. Enter the high street style adviser. Whenever the sales assistant throws the choice of clothes onto the hook in the changing room, it is normally joined by, “If you need any other sizes […]
Tina Charon previews the 2011 Cannes Festival, one of the highlights of the summer This year’s Cannes Film Festival will take place from 11th to 22nd May at the Palaice des Festivals et des Congrès. The organizers have yet to reveal the official selections, but announced that Robert De Niro will be this year’s Jury President. De Niro, along with eight other […]
Viktoria Kabatne Urban looks at how to care for your hands. The weather is still cold and windy outside, and it is not only our mood that is spoilt, but our hands and nails as well. They are constantly subjected to abuse by not using hand-creams and neglecting the use of gloves. As a result, our [...]
IMPULSE editor Andy Mackie explains what to expect from the magazine. Welcome to the online version of Impulse Magazine. Now in its eleventh year, Impulse is produced by third year journalism students at Edinburgh Napier University. This project gives students a chance to showcase their writing and production skills. The physical magazine will be available […]
A list of all the editors involved in producing IMPULSE Magazine 2012. Editor – Andy Mackie Deputy editors – Yasmine Gibb and Claire McCann Travel editor – Rachel Watson Sport editor – Gavin Harper Life editor – Sarah Vesty Buzz editor – Jenny Kassner Arts editor – Giulia Mattei Style editor – Sean McLennan Pic […]
Junio Songa has a look at traditional shaving. If you are like me, shaving is an unpleasant chore - often done hurriedly and clumsily as you get ready to go to work or school, while trying not to tear your face to shreds while shaking from your hangover. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. [...]
As an occupation, poker doesn’t differ greatly to stock market investment. In fact, many professionals compare their job to that of a stock broker, maintaining that both require cunning in calculating risks, exercising bankroll management, accepting loses and most of all, making profitable decisions.