The Granddad of the students’ creative voice continued for decades alongside its news-based rival, The Gongster, which was launched in 1939 and after several image changes eventually became our very own Impact.

The publication also faced difficulties when war broke out, resulting in a print reduction as the country encountered a serious paper shortage.

In 1941 Gongster was suspended throughout the summer months due to a lack of funding, given the restrictions imposed on all societies by the SU as the full effects of rationing took their toll.

The new name, coupled with an edgier, aesthetically pleasing design, lasted only five years when someone concluded the paper would be better served as Impact.

Still a newspaper and still partially funding itself, at ten pence a copy, Impact promised to be more adventurous.