The Vanguards – ‘Regress’
The Vanguards are a 4-piece from Manchester, and describe themselves as a ‘hard edge, sub pop band’. In the musical…
“Energy security” no excuse for more coal plants, say Sussex researchers
University of Sussex researchers have said that the government must not use “energy security” to justify expanding coal power production.
Chinese student mauled by Panda
A Chinese student scaled a two-metre barrier to get to a panda that then attacked him. The 20-year-old man ignored…
Oxford rugby team planned ‘bring a fit Jew’ party
The Oxford University under 21s rugby team recently caused widespread offence when they planned to hold a social with a ‘bring…
Oxford University opens new animal testing lab
Animal testing began at Oxford University earlier this month in a new £18m Biomedical Sciences building after years of protest about the…
An expression of oppression: ‘Cloud Nine’ preview
Cloud Nine is an assault on hypocrisy. Caryl Churchill wanted to show ‘the parallel between colonial and sexual oppression’. By this,…
Not Brother’s Quay selection
The first four films of the screening, Stille Nacht I – IV, are music videos, commissioned either by MTV or…
Sussex close to famous victory
The Sussex Netball team lost by 37 goals to 34 at home to local rivals Brighton in another tight contest…
The system’s broke: it’s time to fix it
“AGM motions ‘fail’ to represent students’ views.” This was the headline which, along with a friendly-looking pie chart, jumped out and…
Mosshart and Hince kill the mood
The Kills @ Concorde 2, 21st November If I’m completely honest, I wasn’t expecting a lot from The Kills. Critically…
Waltzing across the screen
When trying to find someone to go to Waltz with Bashir with, I described it as it is, an animated…
Furore over Northampton Uni breathalysing students
Outrage has spread across Northampton University as it emerged that students have been subjected to Breathalyser tests. Lecturers are insisting that…
Brighton’s adopted son comes home
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds @ the Brighton Centre, 23rd November Standing among the huge crowd gathered at the…
Universities defend self-regulation
Universities have defended the effectiveness of self-regulation and rejected further external scrutiny. Universities in the UK currently operate on a…
Student receives £1500 from Thames Valley Police
Jonathan Leighton has received a £1500 out of court settlement and a formal apology from Thames Valley Police after being…
Sergeant’s a major disappointment
The biggest financial crisis since 1929, a humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the beginning of a…
SUDS preview: madness, poverty, science and… peas?
Every autumn term, SUDS puts on a play with a cast comprised entirely of Freshers. This year, that play is…
Sussex withstand late fight back to claim first win
In a largely scrappy encounter, Sussex University tenaciously edged out a resolute Royal Veterinary College to secure their first win…
Number of drug related deaths increased in Sussex
Recent studies suggest that the number of cases of drug poisoning in Sussex is on the rise. Reports state that…
What it means to be a graduate
I often question what is better: to psychologically convince myself that a Media and Anthropology degree will get me my…