Why atheism is not a position of faith
The argument that it takes as much faith to be an atheist as it does to be religious is one that has been debunked many times over the years, and…
The Big Debate: Does viewing pornography corrupt our sexuality?
Yes For a start, I am not going to discuss this question by using the term ‘corrupt.’ This word carries all kinds of negative connotations and moral judgements. I am…
Introducing Little Giants…
After hitting the 5 million plays mark for their debut single ‘Lately (Love, Love, Love)’, Little Giants are a band on the rise with their sights set high as they…
163 fined for watching TV without license
163 young people in Sussex between the ages of 18 and 25 have been caught watching live TV without a TV License over the past year. Research carried out by…
Tampon tax MPs criticised by SU Welfare Officer
The Students’ Union’s Welfare Officer Rianna Gargiulo has criticised the 305 MPs who voted against a motion to force the government to cut tax on sanitary products. Since the Finance…
Education Officers gain Tory support
The Students’ Union’s Postgraduate Education Officer Rose Taylor has won the support of a local Conservative Party MP on the issue of the postgraduate loan age cap. Currently, only students…
New pay deal for PhD Students
The University of Sussex is reimbursing some of the Graduate Researchers who have been working for the University but receiving no payment. The news comes ten months after the Postgraduate…
No Students’ Union funding for climate activists – apparently climate change is not a student issue
The Students’ Union have denied a funding request made by Sussex student activists planning to cycle to Paris for December’s momentous UN climate change conference. The Union explained that, as…
Dog is Dead Preview
The eagerly awaited return of Dog is Dead is upon us. At long last the world will be graced with more of the catchy, hearty songs that made their debut…
Concerns over NUS censorship: Why should political correctness outweigh freedom of speech?
With the modern era of twenty-four hour news cycles it is perhaps quite likely that, despite its publicity, the relatively recent events involving Maryam Namazie and her clash with Warwick…
Panic on the streets of Brighton? An anonymous writer reveals the alcohol-fuelled world of Brighton’s night-life
After finishing a whirlwind first year at Sussex University I found myself facing a difficult decision over my summer activities. Do I return home and regress to an apathy-filled, nocturnal…
‘Exploited’ PhD students finally get paid
The University of Sussex is reimbursing some of the Graduate Researchers who have been working for the University but receiving no payment. In January, the Postgraduate Association (PGA) called on…
Remember, remember: Bonfire night at Lewes
As we step outside we are greeted with the cold, crisp November air- an air tingling with anticipation. We make our way through campus to the station dressed in coats,…