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Online Activism is Not Real Activism – You Guys are Just Lazy 

I am fully aware that this article may ruffle a few feathers – after all, for a lot of you reading this it is probably not what you want to…

Trans Women are Women – The Supreme Court Ruling is a Bigoted Step Back

Today (the 16th of April 2025), the Supreme Court ruled that the definition of a woman is defined solely on biological sex. I feel nothing but genuine disgust. Research by…

Camber Kitchen Caught Alight in Air Fryer Catastrophe

On Wednesday 19th of March, four fire-engines were spotted on campus tackling a blaze which has apparently originated from an air fryer. The fire, which allegedly occurred in an East…

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…

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…

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…

Doctor Who and Capitalist Realism: Time to Question the Status Quo?

We cannot seem to fathom the idea that aliens might not actually want to invade us. As human beings, living in a capitalist system where gentrification, colonialism and exploitation are…

Tuition Fee Rises Wage War on Working Class Students

Four years ago Keir Starmer promised to scrap tuition fees. One year ago Starmer promised he would provide fairer tuition fees. Now he is drawing up plans to raise tuition…

Why Twilight is the Perfect Autumn Rewatch

For many people, Autumn is more than a season. It represents change, mystery, and adventure, much like Twilight. For me, Twilight was a big deal growing up. Hell, even my…

Badger-Hating Badenoch becomes Conservative Leader

Kemi Badenoch has just become the new Conservative party leader, defeating Robert Jenrich by 12,418 votes. But what does her victory mean? A shift to the Right Badenoch represents a…

Why Liam Payne’s Death is a Complete Tragedy.

On Wednesday 16th October 2024, it was announced to the world that former One Direction member Liam Payne, had passed away after falling from a hotel room balcony, in Argentina.…

The Blue Haired Liberal

What is a ‘blue haired’ liberal? The ‘blue haired liberal’ is a common stereotype used by the political right-wing to purposefully belittle and delegitimise valid left-wing arguments and ideas. Being…

The Rise Of The Right, Who Is To Blame And What Can We Do? 

To be anti racist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness. – Ibram Kendi Following the murders of three young girls,…