Were The Greeks All Pederasts?
Ancient Greece and its eminent persons have been associated with intelligence, artistic creativity, philosophical thought, and being foundational to Western civilisation for millennia. Though, in the last 50 years, there…
Inside Brighton’s Illegally Rented Student Homes
Being a student is tough enough as it is. Facing mountains of student debt, a cost of living crisis, and just to top it off – terrible housing conditions. A…
The Identity of Nowhere
I don’t have a British name, I don’t really look “British”, and I don’t feel British. My parents met in Italy and moved to the UK just before I was…
Reform’s Racist Rampage in South East England
Now, this may be a news article – but I’ve got to admit it is pretty impossible (I refuse) to write a neutral article discussing a racist political party which…
Napoli’s Triangle of Death – How the Mafia Caused a Cancer Epidemic
The “Triangle of Death” is a large area of land located approximately 25 km northeast of the city of Napoli (Naples), Italy. The name was coined in reference to the…
The Academy Awards: Prestige, Popularity, or Letterboxd?
Words by Jamie Gilbert & Miri Stoneham-Bull As the 97th Academy Awards approach, the annual debate over their relevance and status in popular culture arises once again. Whether upset with…
Falling in Love with Isaac and Isabella: Dating Apps, Communication and Romance
By Isaac Westhead and Isabella Poderico Isaac: As someone who fell in love with a person from a dating app, I can regrettably say that you’re probably not going to…
Trashy, Fierce and Feminist – This is Slut Pop!
A history of sexually explicit music Despite what your Grandma might say, sexually suggestive music has been around for well over 100 years now. Beginning in the 1920s with the…
A Dip into Greek Mythology
Filled with tales of tragic heroes, wonderful creatures and capricious gods, Greek mythology has captivated readers for centuries. Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or more modern adaptations, there…
Is TikTok Live Replacing Television?
Like all media consumption, audiences are increasingly transitioning to digital platforms, including TikTok. Watching traditional TV channels has almost stopped among younger viewers, with 90% of 18- to 24-year-olds heading…
Brighton petition to drop Hove from name gathers whopping 57 signatures
An online petition has begun to gather attention, as supporters want to drop ‘Hove’ from the city’s official title: Brighton and Hove. In 1997, Brighton and Hove, which were separate…
The Bimbofication of Boobs
Most women have boobs. Some women have big boobs, some women have small boobs, some women don’t have boobs, and some women may only have one boob. Weirdly, despite boobs…
Brighton’s Homelessness Crisis
In the winter months as Brighton hits below freezing temperatures, there are hundreds whose reality is harsh – survival on the streets. In Brighton, estimates by Shelter show that over…
Cringe Culture: The Intersection of Misogyny and Ableism in Fandom Spaces
In 2020, a global lockdown encouraged people to entrench themselves in online fan spaces more than ever before, aided by the internet’s most popular platform: TikTok. But fandom culture existed…
A Childhood Abused By My Grandfather
“No one wants to read in the newspapers about abuse going on in the family because it feels too much like, ‘It’s not my world! It’s not my world!’” My…