Review: James Blake – James Blake (Atlas/A&M)
He was an idiosyncratic dubstep producer, getting a bit of a reputation for his hauntingly sparse productions. Then he took to the microphone himself and the hype started happening. So…
Fifteen minutes of fame
Following on from what we actually judge as art, I mentioned briefly the dominance of the celebrity artist as a factor in how art is perceived by the public today.…
University apparel: 07.02.2011
Boys and girls, we have things to talk about. Things your mother probably told you long ago about dressing but you were too cool to listen, but things that are…
What is art?
What is art? To some, art is something seen in an exhibition, an established canonical work by Van Gogh for example, or the photography seen in published collections, to me,…
University apparel: 07.02.2011
Whether or not you care which pair of shoes you wear and what brand your t-shirt is, like our music, sports and career choices it’s a reflection of our personality.…
Last chance to see: Pioneering Painters
Pioneering Painters Until 23 January The Royal Academy Pioneering Painters is the first major exhibition in London for over 40 years to celebrate the achievements of the Glasgow Boys. As…
Centre Stage: Musical Theatre
Whether you love or hate it, it is undeniable that musical theatre is everywhere you look. Ryan Murphy’s latest creation has seen the emergence of self confessed ‘gleeks’, for those…
Review: Love's Labour's Lost
The intimate space of the debating chamber made a fitting setting for SUDS unassuming adaptation of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’, performed by a small but adept cast. As the lights dimmed,…
Centre Stage: Komedia Krater Club
Komedia is perhaps one of the most versatile venues in Brighton, which is an impressive accomplishment considering its competition. Its club nights include Spellbound, an alternative ’80s nights for people…
Review/interview: Ghost Stories
As University students, the prospect of sitting through an 80 minute lecture may seem quite tedious. However, ‘Ghost Stories’ is a lecture with a twist, and one that should definitely…
Sports society waits for nude calendar go-ahead
The decision to allow a sports society nude calendar will be made by a working group after the Students’ Union council meeting. The meeting on Friday 28 January, attended by…
Moving on the movement
As LGBT History Month begins, offering an opportunity to reflect on the LGBT movement, one student gives his perspective and questions the reality of “gay equality” in modern Britain. As…
Stephen Fry awarded honorary doctorate
Stephen Fry was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sussex Chancellor, Sanjeev Bhaskar, at the winter graduation ceremony on Friday 28 January. Joined by almost 1,000 students, he…
Council approves emergency motions
Two emergency motions on housing and the UK Border Agency Proposals have been approved at the Students’ Union Council meeting. The meeting on Friday 28 January was the first since…
Student visa system faces big changes
In an eight week public consultation that came to an end on Monday, the government has proposed alterations to the current student visa system. These could result in the loss…
Film Review: Black Swan
Photo Credit: arethehillsgoingtomarchoff.blogspot.com Only Darren Aronofsky could make ballet – pretty, demure, elegant ballet – so terrifying and painful to watch that the joints of your feet start to ache…
Eating Animals: Interview with author Jonathan Safran Foer
Jonathan Safran Foer rose to fame and acclaim in 2002 with his first novel, Everything is Illuminated. His latest book, Eating Animals, sees him stray from fictional writing for a…
Vive La France
You’re at the University of Sussex. You’re staying in Brighton, the pop-culture capital of Europe (if not the world), the place to find new musical talent from all over. Sounds…
Ghost Stories
As University students, the prospect of sitting through an 80 minute lecture may seem quite tedious. However, ‘Ghost Stories’ is a lecture with a twist, and one that should definitely…
Mind the socio-economic gap
As Sussex students mull over fair trade coffee and participate in heated debates, evaluate radical ideas, moan about reading lists and workloads, at times questioning the likelihood of graduate employment…