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…
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…