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‘Never Cross A Picket Line’ – Three Songs of Solidarity and Struggle

Words by Ryan Bridgewater As our lecturers go on strike from Monday to defend their pensions, now is the perfect time to reflect on the history of workers’ and trade…

Does the University do enough to help integrate international students?

YES Bogdan Gherasim Brighton is a completely new world for me! Even though I heard about it and saw it on the internet, the fact that I am living here,…

UEFA: Racism in the ranks?

By Will Day – staff writer Monday October 4th, is a day that Tyrone Mings will never forget. His international debut, a day that should have been one of the…

A guide to absorbing culture shock

By Mallaury Martin – Staff Writer Going abroad can be both a life-changing experience and the hardest adventure ever. Living in another country helps see a different culture, and open…

Queen’s speech: tradition or propaganda?

By Max Kilham – staff writer With the shambles that is Brexit having been further extended to the 31 January 2020, it is important to consider the events leading up…

Greta: Breaking patriarchy

By Saumya Jain – staff writer Greta Thunberg was recently declared to be the greatest threat to the fossil fuel industry by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),…

Confessions of a volun-tourist

By Elizabeth Adams When I was 16, I travelled to Swaziland to build a kitchen. I worked a Saturday job at a Cattery. I sold crochet Christmas gifts to friends…

Cultural Bite – rice burger

By Vanessa Hung If you are getting tired of normal burgers and craving for Japanese food at the same time, the rice burger would be your new favourite comfort food!…

Day tripper’s spotlight – Hever Castle

By Maaya Takata Dating back to the 13th century, Hever Castle was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I. Located…

Putting The Colour Back Into LGBTQ+

By Ahmed Negm Brighton is often described as one of the most diverse and tolerant places within the UK. People from all around the world come to Brighton to find…

Green spaces in Brighton

By Cloe Grampa Brighton is a beautiful city that gives off many lovely vibes, but what is even more wonderful is the presence of green spaces that you can find.…

Getting Involved in the Brighton Music Scene

By Connor Langham It’s no secret that the music scene in Brighton is thriving. You only have to sit on the throne in any pub toilet to see thousands of…

Year in the industry

By Cloe Grampa More and more employers require experience in the industry as well as qualifications, so how does the University of Sussex help its students to be their most…

Nights out on campus

By Alana Harris When it comes to nights out Brighton has a lot to offer, so when you’re planning your evening, usually heading into the city centre is the first…

Burgers of Brighton

By Joshua Talbot When you think of meals to get when you eat out, somewhere on that list is probably a burger and chips. If not, why not? This classic…

The importance of maintaining a work-life balance as a student

By Mehek Shahzad Beaches, bars, an endless array of restaurants and an abundance of galleries and museums – what more could you want from a student city? With all there…

Whitehawk FC nominated in the sports awards 2019

By Patrick Isitt In their final home game before the Sussex Sports Awards on Friday, Whitehawk FC comfortably saw off Whitstable Town in a 3-0 victory at The Enclosed Ground.…

Want to oust the Conservatives? Vote where it matters.

As I write, a sound dances on my ear drums, stirs my attention. I look out the window and see snowflakes. The sound persists. I’m disturbed. Is that trill the…

Rising sea temperatures are turning baby sea turtles female

By Angel Woo. With the temperature of the global climate rising, the number of female baby sea turtles is increasing. The temperature during incubation has the ability to change the…

Researchers discover new way to detect breast cancer five years before clinical signs show

By Joel Renouf-Cooke. Researchers from Nottingham University have unveiled the results of a study that claims to be able to detect the onset of breast cancer up to five years…