A Sobering Reminder... | Winning submission for Epigram's GIAG task

A Sobering Reminder... | Winning submission for Epigram's GIAG task The Bristle — Community — 2026/27 A Sobering Reminder... | Winning submission for Epigram's GIAG task 'A Sobering Reminder' is the winning submission for Epigram's Give it a Go writing task ,   and  Katie Jones 12 October 2026 . 1:00 PM 1 min read Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share via Email By Katie Jones, MA English Literature This article is satire. It is intended for entertainment, and any resemblance to factual events is purely coincidental. 'A Sobering Reminder' is the winning submission for Epigram's Give it a Go introductory task to write a 150-word crazy freshers story in under ten minutes, including a title. Freshers’ week had barely even begun when a raucous street fight caused a stir amongst Bristol’s newest undergraduates. Late on a Sunday evening, a group of newly-acquainted flatmates were forced to ring for emergency services to attend a physical altercation between two men in their mid-forties. The incident, which took place just beyond Clifton Downs, occurred while the freshers were on their way to Circuit nightclub, and resulted in both men sustaining minor injuries. The reasons behind the verbal dispute which led to the violence remain unknown, but one witness noted that there were clear physical signs that alcohol had been consumed. With Bristol listed as a Purple Flag city, students are in the privileged position of feeling safe for the majority of late-night outings. However, events such as these serve as small reminders of why the nightlife of our vibrant city is best enjoyed in trusted company.   University of Bristol students told to stock up on cigarettes in new guidance Amid fears of a national emergency, government advice states that students should stock up on what they cannot live without - nicotine. EpigramNatalie Payne Featured image: Epigram / Erin Disney What's your crazy freshers story? Related The Bristle University of Bristol students told to stock up on cigarettes in new guidance ,   and  Natalie Payne 3 October 2026 The Bristle University of Bristol unveil new 'AI-slop' mural on the front of the Richmond building ,   and  Phoebe Wilson 28 September 2026 The Bristle Burnham to scrap winter fuel payments (again) in favour of fluffy animal onesies ,   and  Felix Pitman 12 September 2026 The Bristle University of Bristol announces ‘Kirkaversary’ will be formally celebrated next year following much debate ,   and  Beth Robinson 10 September 2026 Latest From campus to protest: Inside France's student strikes ,   and  Sadie Lessman ,   and  Ruby Wright 15 October 2026 News PM gives ‘strongest backing yet’ for mass transit in Bristol ,   and  Daniel Cale-Caplan 14 October 2026 2026/2027 Application 39: Possibility for Change ,   and  Rosie Napthine 14 October 2026 Film & TV Ink: Danny Boyle makes it loud ,   and  Charles Hubbard 14 October 2026