Lewes STEM Fair: Bringing Science to the Community
On a blustery Saturday, 29 November 2025, people from Lewes and surrounding towns gathered at Lewes Town Hall for the annual STEM festival. Open to all children and adults at…
Reform Society Sparks Protests on Campus
The formal recognition of the ‘Sussex University Students for Reform’ Society by the University of Sussex Students’ Union on 15 January triggered immediate backlash, culminating in two student-led protests on…
Best Albums of 2025
2025 has come to an end, and what a year it was for music! I’d been eagerly anticipating a few releases from some of my favourite artists who were making…
Best UK Cinema Releases Of 2025
It has been a really exciting year for cinema, with a variety of great releases, from blockbusters to independent films to exports from overseas. The following list is compiled of…
Marty Supreme’s Press Tour
It has proved incredibly hard to be online in these past few months and not have heard of Marty Supreme at least once. This is a telling sign of how…
From the Beach to the Castle: Who is Brighton’s Faithful?
Reality television often feels far removed from student life. Lavish settings, exaggerated drama, and contestants who seem nothing like the people we know can make shows entertaining but hard to…
Reform Society Launch Triggers Campus Backlash
A new political society linked to Reform UK is facing strong reactions from students and has prompted renewed debate around free speech, inclusion, and political organising on campus. Approved earlier…
I Ain’t Reading Allat: AI, Brain-Rot, and the Death of Critical Thinking
Generative AI: Personal Genie? AI can feel like magic. In seconds, a single prompt yields an abundance of critical, almost poetic feedback. If you need health advice? Chat. Therapy? Chat.…
Rise of Written Erotica: Prudish or Political
When I was 13, a classmate approached me and recommended I read A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Immediately, I was obsessed! The Tumblr fandom was thriving, the fan…
US Strikes Venezuela and Captures President Nicolás Maduro
In the early hours of 3rd January, according to officials, the United States carried out military strikes in Venezuela and seized President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, to face…
Sussex Hawks Ultimate: Club Spotlight
Ultimate Frisbee, often referred to as just “Ultimate,” is a fast-paced, non-contact team sport. The game is played with a flying disc, and the core objective is to score points…
One Battle After Another – Political Picture or A-Star Artistry?
As we edge ever closer towards awards season, the films hitting cinema screens move away from blockbuster hits and towards new targets. Critical success comes in March. However, one film…
Freedom Over Family: The Child-Free By Choice Movement
The child-free by choice movement is a liberating stance to say you opt out of the life of parenthood. Having children and being a parent has long been viewed as…
What Is the Environmental Footprint of Reading?
“You have to choose your battles” is what my friend said to me, as we spoke about the environmental impact of our respective lifestyles. “I agree,” I replied, “and reading…
Cabaret Voltaire: On the Frontiers of the Experimental
Cabaret Voltaire (or the Cab for short) were continuously at the forefront of electronic music, pioneering genres such as industrial, synth-pop, acid house and techno. They performed at the Attenborough…
Sedated by James Davies: How Modern Capitalism Shaped the Mental Health Crisis
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the UK’s first female Prime Minister, marking a historical shift in the British economic system. This change may be the culprit behind our dwindling mental…
Remembrance of Rye Past: The Mermaid Inn
Formerly a coastal town in medieval times, today the town of Rye lies approximately 40 miles east of Brighton and 2 miles from the sea. Despite being the location of…