by Annabel Easterfield and Neve Thompson [FROM THE EDITORS: This is the first in a series of features in which Poppy, St James's unique new agony dog, solves all your problems using canine wisdom. If you have an issue you would like Poppy to help you with, please write to magazine@stjamesexeter.co.uk. We promise to preserve... Continue Reading →
Joke!
Thank you, Alex Escott!
Stress and the Teenage Mind
by Anon Stress is a word that I'm sure you have heard before. The dictionary describes it as: a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. This description, although correct, is very abstract and doesn't actually describe what it is like as a teenager – or adult – living under constant stress. Of course, there are different kinds of stress. You can... Continue Reading →
‘I’VE TRIED THEM. YOU SHOULDN’T’: OLI’S HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS
The Bubble is thrilled to have appointed a new Health and Safety Officer. On the face of it, Oli (pictured) may be the most obvious choice for this important and responsible role, since he is undoubtedly the most accident-prone human being west of Vladivostok (and there are very few places east of Vladivostok). However, we... Continue Reading →
Should Halloween be BANNED?
by Alfie Holland Halloween is a time loved by children and teens around the globe. It’s one night a year dressing up as your favourite mythical creatures or characters from your most beloved movie or TV show. Who wouldn't love that? Yet shop-keepers have been struggling to keep up with the high demand for sweets,... Continue Reading →
The Life of Pi CARTOON
by Abi Ley
King of the Jungle
by Lasya Purohit THE ARTIST WRITES: "At the age of 4, I was told that the lion was the King of the jungle, and that was when I first wished to become a lion. Even the first letter of Lion and my name matched. Like every little child I drew what I liked – lions. Even... Continue Reading →
ORIGINAL FICTION! Once a witch, always a witch
by Rebecca Yarde-Buller CHAPTER ONE I got out of bed yawning happily. It was the first day of the summer holidays – and my 13th birthday. For those who don’t know, this is one of a witch’s most important birthdays – the day I would legally be declared a witch by receiving my first broomstick.... Continue Reading →
Bubble Exclusive! Interview with Adam Katz, creator of INANIMATE INSANITY
Abigail Ley has been a mega-fan for years of Inanimate Insanity, the cult-hit animated web-series. As The Bubble's official reporter on the wackier reaches of cyberspace, she caught up with its creator, Adam Katz. Here's what he had to say. (And check out the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1PcleKB2id1hsIIABvxUJg. You won't regret it.) How would you explain... Continue Reading →