Controversial DSA Restructuring Leaves Students in the Lurch
Structural changes to the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) sector that come into effect this spring are having significant negative impacts…
How Climbing Helped Me Reach My Goals
“Always gonna be an uphill battle; sometimes I’m gonna have to lose.” Love them or hate them, these lyrics from…
Student Spotlight: The Cross-Cultural Experiences of an International Student
Growing up in fancy Shanghai, Harry Shen wasn’t exposed to the marginalised sections of China. His perceptions changed when he…
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at Sussex
Here at the University of Sussex, all students are prioritised both academically and personally, with attempts at inclusion throughout the…
House-acquaintances: Is it Okay if They’re Not Your Mates?
If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what does that make eight? While this may seem like a rejected GCSE…
‘Hidden Figures’: The Iconic Women of Sussex’s Golden Age
When we think of ‘Sussex icons’, the name Edward Booth, William Blake or perhaps more recently Tim Peake, may immediately…
Armed Police on Campus for Alleged Threats to Kill
Armed police arrived on campus at around 7 p.m. this evening (5 March), allegedly in response to a report of…
Roots Gardening Society Campaign for Justice Against University
Written by: Ada Carpenter, Senior Editor and Laura Mellena, Staff Writer The communal gardening society, Roots, has launched a campaign…
Society Spotlight: Women’s Basketball
Basketball is regarded as a widely-popular sport across the world, and Sussex University is no exception to this. Resilience, unity…
The History of Sussex Music: From Jimi Hendrix to… Nothing?
Written by: Harry Turnbull, Music Editor and Isabella Poderico, Arts Editor Brighton has always had a history of musicality. The…
Armed Police on Campus Worry Students
Trigger Warning- Guns, weapons The presence of armed police and sniffer dogs at Falmer campus on the afternoon of 7…
The Awarding Gap: How Students of Colour are Falling Behind their White Peers
Though ethnicity awarding gaps have been a long-standing problem in UK universities, it seems that there is still no effective…
An Interview with Campus Legend Sussex Confessions
Sussex confessions: We’ve all at some point read the confessions, and have been filled with shock, horror and amusement when…
The West Slope Debate
In 2022, the University of Sussex started the lengthy development of the new West Slope accommodation. With the aim of…
Food Waste Cafe Sussex Faces High Demand
Food banks in Brighton are being used 25% more than last year, with many people in the city relying on…
First UK Uni Contactless Shop Under Construction in Student Centre
The Atrium Market, a store without checkouts, is due to open in the Student Centre in March, making it the…
New Law Regulates Free Speech on Campus
Do you feel you have complete freedom of speech on campus? The government’s Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act is…
Rats on Campus?
Recent allegations circulating among students at the University of Sussex suggest a rat problem across campus, particularly in the on-campus…
Costa Arrives in the Library
Starting from 3 January, the Library Café is serving drinks provided by Costa Coffee. Alongside the new coffee brand, library…
The University of Sussex Wraps Up ‘60 Years of Sussex’ Celebrations
The University of Sussex wrapped up its ’60 years of Sussex’ celebrations by hosting an alumni reunion weekend on campus.…