Intro

Dear loyal (or new) reader,

So, we find ourselves on the third edition of our magazine. Whilst it is slightly bittersweet for the individuals who are in their final year of university, we hope this magazine is a reminder of the days getting that little bit longer and the puffer jackets slowly being replaced with erm… thinner jackets, I guess? Either way, spring has *almost* sprung and what better way to rejuvenate your post-exam self than getting stuck into some bloomin’ fabulous reads.

#277 covers a range of remarkably important stuff and is accompanied by breathtaking illustrative genius. Our features section delves deep into the crazy global political sphere with Alfie Johnson’s piece titled ‘Behind Closed Doors: What can we learn from the scandals of political leaders’. As you move across the pages, you will find yourself engrossed in Impact’s truly iconic ‘love letters’ brought to you by the one and only Entertainment section and a very serious piece: a review of the new Mean Girls Musical.

We also have some wonderful Lifestyle and Sports pieces including Leacsaidh Marlow’s “The Multiverse- Madness or Material?” and Tom Southgate’s guide to navigating the difficulties of being a sportsperson in “Sleep, Students, and Sport”.

For this edition, you will be pleased to see the return of our fantastic investigations section and the team have exceeded all expectations with their returning piece covering Nottingham’s Nightlife.

This edition’s cover is perhaps my favourite from our 23/24 series as it so beautifully conveys the essence of springtime. Our design team & Print Editor, Vivika Sahajpal, truly never miss! Whilst we are on the topic of our A class design team, consisting of Jocey Neligwa, Ed Farley, Thomas Acratopulo, Massimo Giachino, Clara Wodny, Alife Johnson, and Vivika Sahajpal, make sure to check out our photoshoot. The team has wonderfully handcrafted a shoot which seeps creativity and embodies the charm of mixed media.

As you embark on the latter part of your university journey this academic year I encourage you to explore more of your university city during the spring/summer months. Nottingham has so many green spaces to offer, many of which are within walking distance of University Park Campus! You may not all agree but I wholeheartedly believe the majority of them are much more enjoyable in the sunshine…

With yet another round of exams and coursework periods incoming, it is important to prioritise time spent outdoors whenever you can. Whilst the British weather is highly unpredictable, try to get out as much as possible and explore the hidden gems of the city.

On behalf of the Impact team, we wish you well for the remainder of your assessments and we hope this will be a time of both academic and personal flourishing.

And finally, a huge thank you for picking up your *favourite* magazine on campus. Although with that being said, we have heard through the grapevine that our friends over at Lingo are certainly giving us a run for our money. Rest assured though there is no competition here, so for all of your culture and language interests please grab yourself a copy of their newest edition! More details can be found on their instagram @lingomag_

TAKE CARE, LOTTIE MURRAY