On the big screen: Melancholia
The last couple of years haven’t exactly been the most understated for Lars Von Trier, director of ‘Melancholia’. With his…
University lecturers continue to protest pensions
University lecturers and academics of 67 institutions, including Sussex, will resume the June 2011 dispute over detrimental changes to their…
Students believe teaching was better at school than university
A study commissioned by the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) has revealed that more than half of university students believe…
University apparel: frock me!
With student loan now safely in the bank, students are rushing to the high street to fritter away their cash…
It’s time to admit defeat in the war on drugs
Zero-tolerance policies are a knee-jerk reaction to the drug epidemic, and Sussex University’s implementation of this policy will follow in…
A ballot-proof police force?
Last month I received a personal letter from the Home Secretary. It read: Dear Gabriel, I am pleased to…
Sports for £1 pound
Thanks to a joint venture between Sussex Sport and Sport England, students and Staff at the University of Sussex can…
A Freshers Guide to the Student's Union
There are a million and one things going on during Freshers’ Week, and it’s all too easy to get caught…
Focus on … women's cricket
We’re an up and coming club at Sussex, and proved this by winning ‘Most Improved Team’ in 2011. Our ethos…
My irrelevant faith
It’s always seemed to me that Christians are an easy target: their positive outlook deemed weird and out of touch.…
Promotion imminent!
The long suffering fans of Brighton and Hove Albion seem to have finally turned a corner on what has been…
Brighton Comedy Festival 2011
This year’s Brighton Comedy Festival had a lot to live up to. With last year’s opening ceremony featuring ubiquitous national…
Why I am glad that I was rejected from Oxford
Who hasn’t looked at the university league tables? For many, it’s the first port of call when choosing a university.…
An insight into men’s Rugby: a chat with Tariq Khaldi
After a brilliant fresher’s week at Sussex, one which saw not only a successful Freshers’ Fair, but also a phenomenal…
Riot in a Jam Jar
There’s a new Banksy in town…but this guy works in jam jars. Former KLF rocker turned artist James Cauty…
The case for Palestinian statehood
At the recent UN Security Council meeting, the Palestinians placed a bid to be recognised as a state. This is…
Focus on … Canoe Club
We, at the Sussex Canoe Club are a white water kayaking club welcome to all levels of paddlers from complete…
Focus On … Women's Basketball
We’re one of the university’s most successful teams; winning the gold medal of the BUCS trophy competition in the…
What was the best festival of the summer?
BESTIVAL “Music, food, costumes and booze, Bestival 2011 had something for everyone. Attendees this year had plenty of chances to…
Shakedown Festival
Shakedown Festival began and developed much in the same way as Bambi; legs wobbling to start with, but gathering strength…