John Hegley
The rigid mouth of the bouncer twitched a little. A snot-nosed ten-year-old messed up on cranberry juice jetted about, grinning madly to herself. The kindly ushers looked at us like…
Jon Richardson
As the lights go down at 21:30, a chirpy Lancastrian voice filters out on the tannoy, introducing tonight’s act. Being, judging by the applause, one of the only people in…
Our Man in Havana
Just over a year ago I visited Cuba and stayed there for two months. Havana, the capital, is a vibrant, energetic and charming city. It is a city that will…
David Hoyle
As I was leaving the venue after the show, I overheard several people saying “that was excellent,” and, as I paused outside, I couldn’t help feeling uneasy about those words.…
School for Gifted Children
Fans of Ricky Gervais will no doubt have heard of Robin Ince. Despite being one of Gervais’ best mates though and supporting him on all his tours to date, Robin…
Sussex fraudster Kofmel faces expulsion
The University of Sussex has finally expelled Erich Kofmel this summer following a disciplinary hearing. Mr Kofmel, a former Dphil student at the University, is wanted internationally for his alleged…
Cockroaches infest East Slope
An infestation of “hundreds of cockroaches” was discovered by a group of freshers only days after they moved into their East Slope residence. The insects, which can transport potentially harmful…
Rocky Horror Show
Alright I admit it: I’m a Rocky Horror virgin. I have neither seen the stage show nor watched the film. I have in short completely bypassed the alleged brilliance of…
Sussex boycotts Israeli goods
Last Thursday 29th October, Sussex students voted in favour of a Student Union boycott of Israeli goods. Turn out at the referendum totalled 1038 students; 526 votes were cast for…
Last Night (good) Things Happened
Last week, the SUDS Edinburgh festival entry piece was reprised to great aplomb. Opening to the macabre sounds of four butchers sharpening their knives over the frigid body of a…
Fry condemns Tories' homophobic links
Steven Fry spoke out last week amid concern over the Tories’ links with Poland’s Law and Justice Party. The party, which was founded in 2001 by the Kaczyński twins, has…
Tongue tied
Hammer and Tongue is a monthly poetry slam and performance, showcasing local spoken word talent at Komedia. This, however, was no ordinary Hammer and Tongue, this was Hammer and Tongue…
Casual comedians
Looking suitably casual, as their name would suggest, and lounging on leather sofas, I sit with James Hamilton and Dave Newman, two Sussex students turned comedians. We are waiting for…
Dr Philip Harvey welcomed by student protests
The appointment of Dr Philip Harvey as Registrar and Secretary at the University of Sheffield has been met with student protests. Dr Harvey held the identical post here at Sussex…
British school leavers flock to the US
Increasing numbers of British school leavers are opting to undertake their degrees in the United States, leading teachers have warned. At a conference held last week to promote American higher…
Volleyball trials successful
Men’s Volleyball train 6-8pm every Thursday at Moulsecomb Leisure Centre, whilst Women’s Volleyball train 8-10pm every Friday at Falmer Sports Centre. Beginners are welcomed 4-5pm at the same venue on…
Women try tackling fears
Women’s Rugby held two taster sessions to give anybody interested a chance to give rugby a go. Unlike a lot of teams, Women’s Rugby do not hold ‘trials’ as such.
Men's Rugby start with win
Sussex Men’s Rugby 25-5 Sussex Downs In wet conditions Sussex got their season off to a victorious start against a game Sussex Downs team.
Should Internet charge for England game?
Upon this publication, time will have told how many England fans will have paid to watch their country on the internet against Ukraine. Of course there are those die-hard fans…