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Why I’m Having a Breast Reduction 

Exposed When I worked at a pub, there was a man who used to come in regularly – older, loud, too confident. The kind of man who thought everything he…

The Architecture of Change: The Transgressive Structures of the University of Sussex

The University of Sussex was founded on 16th August 1961, and in the nearly 64 years since the establishment of the university, the architecture continues to be a topic of…

Lewes Bonfire Heats Up for Guy Fawkes Night

To the east of Falmer lies the charming town of Lewes. Dating back to the 6th century, Lewes is steeped in history and is famous for its Bonfire Night, held…

Crushed By The Curriculum? Students Drown In Workload

The beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year began for most students in early October. For many, the beginning of the semester is for settling into university, finding new buildings, as…

 Studying is Out! Etsy Witches Are in!

Days before the assassination of Charlie Kirk, American media outlet Jezebel released an article titled, ‘We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk’.The article went on to explode online,…

Where Great Music Grows: The Fight to Keep Grassroots Venues Alive 

Grassroots venues are crucial in supporting the careers of emerging artists, cultivating musical communities, and contributing to the local economy. The Music Venue Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting and…

Right-Wing Populism in Britain and the Media’s Role in Misinformation

The crisis that Britain faces. As right-wing populism, once thought to have faded into the background, makes a sharp return. Last year, the spread of misinformation surrounding the identity of…

Pour Out a Pint for the Residents of Northfield

The Students’ Union announced on Instagram that the much-beloved Northfield Bar will be closed. In an August publication, the Union stated that incoming changes included “Northfield Bar is closed for…

Chloe Michelle Howarth Interview: Crafting Her New Novel

Chloe Michelle Howarth, the author of the sun-soaked debut Sunburn, returns with a chilling new novel, Heap Earth Upon It, transporting readers to a small Irish village in 1965. Where…

Student-Led, Charity-Focused: The Magic of The Forest Garden Festival

On Friday, 3rd October, I had the pleasure of attending the Forest Garden Festival, a vibrant, student-led event on campus. In collaboration with numerous other student societies, such as the…