The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a familiar fixture, as hosts Mexico faced the hungry South Africa on Thursday 11th June, in the Mexico City Stadium, in one of the dirtiest opening games the FIFA World…
Day: June 16, 2026
Two Lukes force Netherlands hand in England World Cup darts final victory.
By Michael Harrison Darts stars Luke Humphries and Luke Littler defeated Dutch pair Michael Van Gerwin and Gian Van Veen 10-5 to win the Betvictor World Cup for England in Frankfurt. After victory alongside “Bully Boy” Michael Smith in 2024,…
Streaming Purge: A weekend of Physical Media only
By Lewis Hannah Since the late nineties, with the creation of Napster by Sean Parker, the music industry and how music is listened to has completely flipped on its head. From post World War Two up until the turn of the millennium physical music media,…
Olivia Rodrigo – You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
By Lewis Hannah ‘drop dead’ is the lead single from Olivia Rodrigo’s new album You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. The lower case letter at the start of her single’s title is how the artist wants…
What we have learned as University Student Journalists!
By Michael Harrison, Ethan Lee and Aqueel Kahn We are all student journalists studying at the university of Chester, and in this publication we will discuss what life is like as a journalist student. We will dive into the challenges…
The process of being a sports journalist
Sports journalists Rhys Jones, Sam Love, and Louii Clarkson explain the process of sports reporting with reference to their work, over the last seven weeks, on a project to report for Chester Student Media regularly. They discuss the lessons they’ve…
A Guide to Liverpool’s Independent Music Venues
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora At the heart of Liverpool’s contemporary music scene is its independent music venues, which play a vital role in supporting emerging artists, fostering local communities, and preserving the city’s rich musical heritage. Liverpool’s reputation as a…