The best breakthroughs of 2018 thus far
As we begin a new school year, this is a great time for Sabrina Edwards, the new Science editor, to…
New Aldi Creates Jobs and Traffic Problems
The new Lewes Road branch of ALDI has opened to the public. Its first customers received free fruit and vegetables…
BCU Black Studies Degree Talk
Students are due to give a talk about the UK’s first black studies degree as part of Sussex University’s Black…
Go See a String Quartet: Globally Renowned Artists Play for Free on Campus
Classical music can be obtuse. It is easy, especially at free concerts occupied largely by octogenarians, to get lost between…
Bliss Signal Album Review
CD/Vinyl/Download At first glance, the worlds of black metal and electronic dance music do not seem to have very…
De-Stressing with Rob Cowen’s Common Ground
Upon my transfer to Sussex University, I found Robert Cowen’s Common Ground a particularly comforting read. After nearly a year…
New Student Energy Project Launches at Sussex
A new Student Energy Project has started at Sussex. The project is run in collaboration with The Student Energy Project,…
Johnny English Fails to Strike Again
Striking up laughter in cinema screens once again, Rowan Atkinson may have given up playing lovable Mr. Bean, but he…
Name Changes Made Easier for Students
The University of Sussex will now accept unenrolled deed polls as proof of name change to those who wish, granting…
Sentences Quashed for Fracking Protestors
The court of appeal has quashed sentences handed to 3 fracking protestors calling them “manifestly excessive”. Jail sentences of 15-…
In Conversation with Peter Tatchell: Gender, Direct Action and Brexit
Veteran human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, gave a talk on campus. Known for his work with the LGBTQ+ community, he…
NUS Backs ‘People’s Vote’
The NUS has expressed its support for a national referendum on the final Brexit deal, also referred to as a…
Sexual assault in the US government
“I believed he was going to rape me.” are the stand out words in Christine Ford’s final testimony at the…
Over 1,000 Sign Sussex Fracking Open Letter
An open letter started by Sussex academics has gained over 1,000 signatures. The letter, entitled ‘Open letter from UK academics:…
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Resumes
Written by Danielle Ball Shocking witness statements have been heard from the fire crew and call handlers involved in the…
What’s ACCA-ning?
All you need to know about autumn at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts If you have not seen…
Renting Unaffordable for Young People
South East among the most expensive areas to rent as revealed by BBC research. Research carried out by The BBC…
Joe Armon-Jones Brings Jazz to Patterns
Photo by Vojta Dvrocek Whether you’ve seen him in Ezra Collective or featuring alongside other breakthrough neo-jazz artists like Mr…
Review: Journeying with Grace Nichols
In celebration of Black History Month, Sussex Student Union organised a number of interesting talks and events across October. One…
“Climax” review – The return of the French provocateur
The newest film from the notorious Gaspar Noé was so critically acclaimed at the Cannes Film Festival that the director…