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From ‘Flow Kingz’ to Superstar: A New Kid on the Block?

By Jonny Garwood Despite a storied career at Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City, and having once been held as an up and coming prospect, in English football, the…

Have Golden State Lost their Warrior Status

By Charlie Batten The Golden State Warriors have been a dominant force in the NBA since the 2014-15 season, but now they find themselves with the worst record in the…

Breaking: University of Sussex to move teaching online due to Coronavirus

The University of Sussex has sent an email to all students to announce that teaching will be suspended from today (Monday 16 March), and that online teaching will commence from…

The Long Week In: Albums to Self-Isolate To

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s weakest that…

The Long Week In: Books to Self-Isolate With

The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However, since it is for the health of society’s most vulnerable…

Breaking: Sussex students left unsupported in Czech Republic as borders close

The University has come under fire from a Sussex student whilst on Erasmus study abroad who feels “appalled” by the University’s lack of reaction to their students being in the…

Breaking: Students supporting strikes hit by cars on campus

At least three students have been hit by cars on the University of Sussex campus during the recent UCU strikes and associated student protests. Reports have surfaced of multiple incidents…

Hindutva bloodshed: Not my India

By Saumya Jain The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) was introduced by the Central Government in the Parliament of India by the Home Minister Amit Shah on the 9 December, 2019.…

Lights out! Existence unplugged

By Louis Johnson – Comment Sub-Editor It was Wednesday, 8pm. I’d spent most of my day attempting to construct a new tune on my laptop, after a short break I…

Changing the climate of denial

By Leo Hodges Climate change is undeniably an imminent threat, yet there are still doubts threatening this consensus. A mass of empirical evidence provides the subject with all the ammunition…

Are we becoming immune to over-sexualisation?

By Roxanna Wright From a young age, we are taught the progression of female equality, from the Suffragettes to Fourth Wave Feminism. While some would argue that we have largely…

My Queer Fear: The complexity of gay clubbing

By Stella Cooper Gaydar activated, I am more than spoilt for choice when it comes to queer clubbing and socialising in Brighton. I’m sure many of you feel other cities…

Oh Europa: Love songs from Europe on campus

On campus this week, company of two, Action Hero offer a chance for you to listen to love songs and change your perceptions of Europe in every sense of the…

Breaking: University of Sussex release information regarding second Coronavirus case

Becca Bashford | News Editor This afternoon (Monday 9 March), the University of Sussex sent an official email to staff informing them that a second individual associated with the University…

Wilder vs Fury 2: A Review

By Roxanne Wright The second fight between Tyson Fury, “The Gypsy King”, and Deontay Wilder, “The Bronze Bomber”, finally happened and it did not disappoint! Talk of the Wilder versus…

Sussex Mohawks: Victory in Edinburgh

By Tatenda Mombo 19th Seeded Sussex Mohawks, Storm Scotland, come home with the Gold! Who are the Sussex Mohawks you ask? Only one of the most successful sports societies on…

Man City’s UEFA Ban: Explained

By Robert Barrie As UEFA finally clamp down on Manchester City’s mysterious accounts, it is the footballing implications for the club that are alarming. The Aguero moment. The 100 point…

EFL Cup Preview: Aston Villa v Manchester City

By Charlie Batten It’s been a rocky season for both Manchester City and Aston Villa with City arguably losing the title race by Christmas and Aston Villa struggling in 17th…

Australian Open 2020: A Recap

By Max Kilham Tennis is back, and the first major competition of the year certainly did not disappoint. The Australian Open, a competition blessed with a rich history, provided tennis…

Saracens Salary Scandal

By Jed Sexton In the last five seasons Saracens RFC have won four domestic league titles, three European cups and one domestic cup. This level of dominance in club rugby…