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How the Sussex Tennis Society is Bringing Women Back into Tennis 

With two undefeated players, zero losses, and the champion title of both the BUCS South Eastern League and Cup, it’s safe to say that the University of Sussex Women’s Tennis…

Erling Haaland Isn’t That Good

It’s opinions like these that make my parents regret not putting me up for adoption. But listen, if you’ve made it to even just this sentence without spitting on this…

Sports at Sussex: How Breaking a Sweat Breaks the Bank

Flashback to September, when you walked around the Freshers Fair – the sports hall was a room lively with opportunity, where society presidents and club captains spritely sold the dream,…

Neuralink Carries Out First Ever Human Clinical Trial Amid Raised Concerns Surrounding Potential Prior Protocol Violations. 

In a 9 minutes long live-stream, Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient of the neural implant made by the Brain-Computer interface company Neuralink was seen playing chess online by being able…

AI’s Secret Strain on the Planet

AI’s speculated revolution is becoming actualised at a breakneck pace. Big tech companies and industry leaders consistently tout such benefits of AI integration; indeed, AI’s potential offerings have never been…

Worth the Hype(rloop)?

The hyperloop concept proposes a revolutionary mode of transportation which aims to mitigate the resistance that regular vehicles are (quite literally) held back by. For this to be possible, air…

Wild Adaptations

PLATYPUS Written by: Hoithem L., Staff Writer Platypuses are one of nature’s most interesting creations, and are well-known for possessing unique features and abilities (One of them NOT being a…

Clouded Choices: Navigating Nature’s Rights & Mining in Ecuador

Let me transport you to the Choco-Andean region of South America, specifically to the protected forest of Los Cedros. The region is a haven for a plethora of species; it…

What’s On in Brighton

Spring is here, and with May approaching, we have even more exciting theatre events ranging from comedy, clubs, music, talks, tributes, theatre productions, and performing arts. There is something for…

Fight or Flight Under the Spotlight?

Ever found yourself daydreaming about rocking out on stage, living the glamorous life, or being interviewed like a superstar? Have your nerves forced you to derail an otherwise promising career…

My Favourite Show…

IN THE HEIGHTS Written by: Santiago Buitrago, Staff Writer We can’t talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda without discussing the international hit that was Hamilton, and how it established Miranda’s voice as…

The Psychological Benefits of Re-reading

Debates surrounding reading are familiar to any bibliophile – from the 21st century dispute of book vs. Kindle, to whether the author should ‘die’ after publication or continue to spout…

Review: My Fourth Time, We Drowned by Sally Hayden

In this unyielding exposé of the UN, EU, and the global multi-billion-dollar smuggling/human trafficking industry, Sally Hayden expertly interweaves her own experiences with those of the hundreds of refugees and…

When the Book Was Better than the Movie

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Written by: Maisie Knights, Books Editor and Head of Social Media While the newest Hunger Games addition to the franchise isn’t…

Do Judge a Book by its Cover

Don’t judge a book by its cover, as the idiom goes. While I understand the sentiment, it’s actually terrible advice when taken literally. Metaphorically, sure! When it comes to people,…

Grassroots Music Needs Help Now More than Ever

Upon the release of the Glastonbury lineup in March, heads turned to the posters for over 100 of the biggest names in the current UK music scene were stacked atop…

Everything Music At Oscars

At only twenty-two, Billie Eilish has won the affection of millions of fans, has earned critical acclaim for her music, and plenty of prestigious awards. She already has a staggering…

The Rise, Fall and Resurgence of Latin Music

As an avid listener of old-school Latin music, I was interested in finding out why this eccentric genre is not generally pushed through mainstream music anymore. It has remained a…

What Happened to the Beach? by Declan McKenna: Mature and Reflective

Declan McKenna, indie pop star and musical prodigy, released his third studio album What Happened To The Beach? in February 2024. This album is my personal favourite of his, having…

Oscars Fatigue: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Disregard the Academy

Another year, another lengthy sigh upon opening my phone the morning after the Oscars. I didn’t watch the charade live; I haven’t for years. Unsurprisingly there was a boring monologue…