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University of Sussex Appoints Professor Sasha Roseneil as Next Vice-Chancellor

Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor The University of Sussex has appointed Professor Sasha Roseneil as its next Vice-Chancellor. Appointed this January but taking the position in August, the…

A Student Chinese New Year

Words by Mansi Taylor With the oncoming of the lunar new year, my roommate Fan Kan, and our adopted roommates Yanling Xiao, Jialu Tian bring the full force of their…

Why There is More to University than 2-for-1 Tequila Shots

Words by Megan Whitehead, Staff Writer The university lifestyle, it seems, has always been synonymous with heavy drinking and non-stop partying. Every time I go home people joke and ask…

Investigation Launched After 23 Year Old Black Woman Found Dead After Bumble Date

Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Trigger warnings for drug use and death. Lauren Smith-Fields, a 23-year-old Black woman, was found dead by a man she had met through internet…

In Conversation with Kojey Radical – Music, Identity, Fashion & Creativity

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, dives deep in an interview with UK Rapper and creative powerhouse Kojey Radical ahead of the release of his debut album. Being given the opportunity to…

In revered memory of Tȟašúŋke Witkó [Crazy Horse]

The image of the proud Native warrior, adorned in a cascade of feathers and decorated with materials drawn from the landscape, symbolises the popular Indiegous contribution to the ‘Americana’. It…

“Virginity Repair” Surgery to be Banned in Britain Under New Legislation

Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor An amendment to the Health and Care Bill will make hymenoplasty illegal throughout the UK, the British government announced on the 24th. Also…

Down to the Wire; Women’s Ashes 2022

Triumph and tragedy on a razor’s edge as England secure a hard-fought draw Words by Simon Edwards – Comment Online Editor The finest Test match of this Ashes winter took…

Dr Stephen Wilkins interview: Unravelling Mysteries of the Early Universe

Rob Barrie, Science and Technology Editor, talks to Dr Wilkins about his upcoming research using the James Webb telescope. Dr Stephen Wilkins and his team at the University of Sussex…

The European Union Launches WTO Action as Lithuania-China Row Escalates

Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Print Editor Increased trade tensions between Lithuania and China have led to the European Union (EU) staunchly backing Lithuania, its smallest member state, by officially…

The Stage, Witchcraft & Ritual

Words by Ali Arief Witchcraft and the Occult are subjects that I study earnestly. Throughout my years of studying these fascinating subjects, I have discovered incredible overlaps between the Occult…

Neil Young’s Music Removed From Spotify in a Row Against Covid Misinformation

Words by Melis Trimmer, Staff Writer In an open letter to Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service provider, Canadian-American musician, Neil Young, demanded for his music to be removed…

Reflections On Turning 21

Words by Stevie Palmer, staff writer As the 4th of February gets ever closer, people are increasingly talking about the big 2 1 and how I’m about to become a…

Ukraine – Russia Tensions Increase as Troops Amass on Border

Words by Connor Drescher, Staff Writer Boris Johnson is considering whether to double the number of troops the UK deploys to Eastern Europe in the hopes of stabilising the region,…

What ‘Girls’ taught me about my OCD

An examination of how television has the power to heal the scars of mental illness Words by Issy Anthony I was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder when I was 14.…

“Antifreeze Wine”: The Scandal That Destroyed an Industry

Image Credits: Wiki Words By: Rhys Mather Austria is commonly associated with classical music or The Alps, but you may not know the country has a thriving wine industry. Small,…

Artist Focus: AFLO. the poet

Words by Éloïse Armary AFLO. the poet is a spoken word artist. She started performing in 2019 and now is a strong knot in the black poetry scene in Brighton.…