Corrine Silva – Screening + Q&A
Holly Nash Landscape photography can be a limiting artistic medium. The photographer cannot shape or mould natural landscape, and the scope for representation is only as wide as the camera…
Dolores Sanchez Calvo – A Shadow Is…
“It’s the first time I am exhibiting at Brighton PhotoFringe and I am delighted to be part of a festival that is now so renowned.” – Dolores Sanchez Calvo Born…
Bat for Lashes
Grace Cummings On the icy evening of Sunday 4th November, beloved fans, friends and family of London-born Natasha Khan – aka ‘Bat for Lashes’ – gathered in their hundreds to…
Spector, Swim Deep, Spashh
Freddie Cocker Upon entering Concorde 2, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the support acts of the indie-rock group Spector. I was pleasantly surprised, however, at both Swim Deep…
Olha da Rua exhibition – Brazilian street-life through the lens
Anna Gros Fabrica, a visual arts organisation situated in a converted church, is currently exhibiting a fascinating photographic insight into the slums of Brazil. The three creators had the inspiration…
Black History Month – A Retrospect
Ruth Atkinson As October comes to a close, it is a poignant time to reflect on Black History Month. As a celebration of Black history, achievement and scholarship, the annual…
Mike Weatherley 'pelted with rocks and chased off campus'
Conservative MP Mike Weatherley left campus on Wednesday to escape a group of protesters who had gathered outside the Silverstone building at the University of Sussex. He had been due…
Palestine Awareness Week "a success"
Sussex Friends of Palestine’s week ‘Palestine Awareness Week’ was a series of events taking place on campus aimed to draw attention to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Their aim was to raise…
Violence in public spaces
“Text me when you’re home safely!” Such a common conclusion to a night out – especially amongst female friends – may seem innocuous, even sensible. But for some campaigners, such…
Books: Meme Wars
Ben Ringshall Meme Wars is the latest edition in a series of publications by Kalle Lasn, the renowned Canadian filmmaker, co-founder of Adbusters Media Foundation, voice of the Occupy Movement…
East Slope to Asia and back again
Graham McDougall I started my Anthropology degree at Sussex in September 2009 and I am finally back for my third year. ‘Why has it taken you so long to finish?’…
Autumn Catwalk
Holly Cooper Dunva Kamal; 3rd year International Relations Coat: Debenhams A-line skirt: American Apparel Jumper: H&M Fur hat: Topshop Knitted scarf: ASOS Connor Zimmerman; 2nd year Product Design Quilted Jacket:…
Funding scheme relaunched
Nic Davies Sports Editor Ever since Badger Sport ran the articles questioning the University’s funding of sport, SussexSport have wasted no opportunity to contact us highlighting everything they fund as…
Gym Class Review: Zumba
Victoria Ayininuola As a fitness enthusiast, I see the gym as a form of relaxation, unorthodox I know, but that’s what gets me through the day. Running on the treadmill,…
Sport bursary reception
Martina Aegerter Sports Editor Last Tuesday, the 13th November, The Vice Chancellor Michael Farthing gave a reception for athletes at Sussex recieving a sport bursary. According to the sussexsport page,…
Match report 14th November: Men's Football
Darren Ryan It took two extra time goals from Ethan Butler and Owen Kessack for Sussex Men’s first team to overcome a spirited Brunel 3rd side on a glorious Wednesday…
Creatures of the Night – Midnight Dip
It would appear that my flat mate, Josie, does not share my dislike for the sea. In fact, she appears to be quite partial to a dip and has a…
Track the Campaign – Movember
Perhaps some of you may have been spending your seminars confused as to why the university’s male population has suddenly become a little more unkempt in their appearance. If so,…
Academic Armchair – Chloe Porter, English
This week it was Chloe Porter’s turn in the academic hot seat. Chloe is new to Sussex University this year but has been teaching for around eight years and finished…