London students start wave of protests to support Gaza
On Tuesday 13 January a group of School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) students began their occupancy in the Brunei Gallery where the Ministry of Defence(MOD) were holding an…
Brighton: a history of fascism?
Brighton has traditionally been seen as a ‘liberal’ city: a place of diversity with little discrimination or prejudice. In fact, Brightonians usually seem to be quashing fascism rather than promoting…
Chemistry department investigation
As I approached graduation in the summer of 2007, I was able to reflect on a wonderful and life-changing time at Sussex. Events and experiences, too numerous to mention, that…
The prospect of graduating
As I began writing this I receive a text from my boyfriend. “My Mum has just suggested I get some training as a plumber. ‘It could be fun…’ God help…
Speakers condone violence against civilians
Like so many people across the world and at this university I was appalled by the actions recently taken by the Israeli government in Gaza. I believed that it was…
Cara Dillon – Hill of Thieves (Charcoal Records)
When I put this CD into my laptop, iTunes told me it was a pop record. I can’t really see how that applies to this album other than perhaps it…
Young people feel increasingly depressed
One in ten young people feel that their life is meaningless and not worth living, according to a recent survey by The Prince’s Trust. The YouGov Youth Index, based on…
Lady GaGa – The Fame (Polydor)
Despite my best efforts, it’s stupidly difficult to believe that Joanne Stefani Germanotta was ever in the position of being dropped from a record label. “It just wasn’t working for…
Moral dilemmas that must be faced
The Israel/Palestine debate is not an easy one to delve into, and frankly I’m astonished that anyone can whole-heartedly embrace one side or the other entirely. But if we’re to…
First win of the season for Rugby Men’s 2nd denied in final-minute mêlée.
Drama and controversy marked the end of this otherwise mundane game, as Sussex Men’s 2nd narrowly lost out to a late Imperial Medic try, to lose 10-7. As Sussex trudged…
Brighton council considers banning outdoor events
Brighton council is due to discuss banning all outdoor events from Old Steine gardens. The garden has in recent years been Brighton Fringe Festival’s most prominent site, being only a…
Pro-Palestinian students occupy lecture theatre after anti-war talk
Students occupied the Arts A2 lecture theatre in protest over the continuing Israeli military action in Gaza, following a speech from a controversial British-Palestinian academic that drew an audience of…
Kercher murder suspects on trial in Italy
The long-awaited trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaelle Sollecito began on Friday in Perugia, Italy for their alleged role in the murder of British student Meredith Kercher.
Animal Charm
Animal Collective @ Concorde 2, 15 Jan It’s a cold, windy January night and the approach to Concorde 2 is scattered with small clusters of punters, wrapped up tightly in…
Train turmoil causes chaos for Sussex students
Significant recent changes to the train timetables between Brighton and London are causing havoc for furious commuters.
Gus Van Sant
I’m sitting in the basement of the Soho Hotel, having chosen to sit in a huge red leather chair, opposed to the huge cow hide one I could have sat…
Google search equivalent to boiling a kettle
Performing two Google searches has the same environmental impact as boiling a kettle for a cup of tea, according to recent research.
5-aside final becomes 10-aside brawl
A University disciplinary committee has fined 3 players for fighting in the final of the intra-mural 5 a-side football competition last term. The committee also decided to ban both teams…
Rare rock ‘n’ roll portraits on display in the North Laine
The Crane Kalman Gallery in Brighton is now showing the latest part of the Rockarchive’s 10th Anniversary Collection on its world tour which started in Dubai last summer. Rockarchive has…