Modern Eugenics are happening – and we’re not paying attention.
Words By Georgia Shakeshaft Alongside the fear and frustration felt by most at the start of the pandemic, for disabled people, there were inklings of hope that this could be…
Legends of Folklore: Vampires and Werewolves- Just a Myth or Is There a Medical Explanation?
words by Nisal Karunaratne When regarding this, there is one disease that comes to mind: Porphyria. Porphyria is named from the ancient Greek word porphura, meaning ‘purple’. It is a…
University Mental Health Day 2021
March 4 marks University Mental Health Day 2021; a day that looks to bring together communities across universities to incite meaningful change for the future of student mental health.
Plans to ease national lockdown revealed
Words by Luke Thomson On 22 February, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made his announcement for his “cautious roadmap” out of what is hopefully the last lockdown in England. The lifting…
Dubai royal family reject claims of concern over Princess Latifa
Words by Grace Curtis In response to increasing concern over the welfare of Princess Latifa, the Dubai royal family announced that she is “being cared for at home.” On 16…
Afghan peace talks resume as Taliban spring offensive looms
Words by Oliver Mizzi Intra-Afghan peace talks resumed after a Tweet from Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Naeem on Monday 22 February. Naeem cited the US-Taliban agreement – signed last year –…
NATO announces training mission expansion in Iraq
Words by Matteo Marchionni NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced on 18 February that the alliance will be heavily incrementing its military presence in Iraq. “The size of our mission will…
Speaking Music
Words By Cosan Gulacar When we think ‘art’, we think creativity and expression, and typically in a visual form. I once heard, however, that “art (in the visual sense) is…
Review: Emily in Paris
A Netflix Show which attempts to emulate Parisian Chic, but falls flat.
The Big Debate: Do universities need a free speech champion?- NO
In The Big Debate this week, two writers debate whether a ‘free speech champion’ should be appointed by the government, or if it might cause more harm than good.
The Big Debate: Do universities need a ‘free speech champion’?- YES
In The Big Debate this week, two writers debate whether a ‘free speech champion’ should be appointed by the government, or if it might cause more harm than good.
Aiming High with James Miller
Senior Great British number 2 10m Air Pistol Shooter James Miller gives an insight into the life of an athlete at University. How does he deal with high pressure, stress…
Judge Fadi Sawan removed by Lebanese courts from Beirut blast investigation
Words by Diane Naimeh The Higher Judicial and Criminal Court of Cassation made a decision on Monday 22 February to remove Judge Fadi Sawan from the investigation into the 4…
Unrest after Spanish rapper is sentenced to jail
Words by Aiala Suso Since Spanish rapper Pablo Hasél was arrested on 16 February, demonstrations have taken place across Spain, mainly in Barcelona and Madrid where there has also been…
Artist Focus: Ezzy Bones
One of the most exciting aspects of the contemporary creative scene in Brighton is that it is not solely bound to art galleries. From a graffiti in the wall to…
Breaking through the noise in a global pandemic
Words by Dylan Bryant The pandemic has ripped through our livelihoods and impacted the music industry in a way no one could have imagined. With venues closed, festivals cancelled, album…
Incompetent, corrupt, and out of touch, why are football governing bodies so useless?
Words by Charlie Batten After Greg Clarke’s resignation from the FA last November due to “unacceptable” language the same question arose again. Why are football’s governing bodies seemingly so useless?…
Icelandic Adventures: Notes from a Norse expedition
Words By Charlie Batten Sailing to and then trekking round Iceland was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but in the end, it was easily the best thing…
University return uncertain for most after Covid roadmap announcement
Words by Jake Nordland The return of most university students to campuses and in-person teaching has been left uncertain after the government’s 22 February announcement on the easing of lockdown…
Jordanian flees spate of gendered violence under lockdown
Words by Laurence McKenzie A Jordanian national self-identified as 20-year-old Layan has attracted national attention for her video discussing her escape from her family’s abuse. Layan’s video in which she…