Bat for Lashes
Grace Cummings On the icy evening of Sunday 4th November, beloved fans, friends and family of London-born Natasha Khan – aka ‘Bat for Lashes’ – gathered in their hundreds to…
Spector, Swim Deep, Spashh
Freddie Cocker Upon entering Concorde 2, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the support acts of the indie-rock group Spector. I was pleasantly surprised, however, at both Swim Deep…
Olha da Rua exhibition – Brazilian street-life through the lens
Anna Gros Fabrica, a visual arts organisation situated in a converted church, is currently exhibiting a fascinating photographic insight into the slums of Brazil. The three creators had the inspiration…
Black History Month – A Retrospect
Ruth Atkinson As October comes to a close, it is a poignant time to reflect on Black History Month. As a celebration of Black history, achievement and scholarship, the annual…
Books: Meme Wars
Ben Ringshall Meme Wars is the latest edition in a series of publications by Kalle Lasn, the renowned Canadian filmmaker, co-founder of Adbusters Media Foundation, voice of the Occupy Movement…
East Slope to Asia and back again
Graham McDougall I started my Anthropology degree at Sussex in September 2009 and I am finally back for my third year. ‘Why has it taken you so long to finish?’…
Autumn Catwalk
Holly Cooper Dunva Kamal; 3rd year International Relations Coat: Debenhams A-line skirt: American Apparel Jumper: H&M Fur hat: Topshop Knitted scarf: ASOS Connor Zimmerman; 2nd year Product Design Quilted Jacket:…
Jessie Ware Concorde2
Amy Bellchambers 12th November As a former Sussex student, this gig was effectively a homecoming gig Jessie Ware and she seemed to enjoy it. The Mercury Prize nominee clearly has…
The Judas Kiss Theatre Royal Brighton
Hannah Staff 8th November Any production staged at the stunning Theatre Royal Brighton sets itself up to high expectations and David Hare’s The Judas Kiss does not disappoint. Despite the…
RAG Fashion Show Sussex Fashion Society All Saints Church, Hove
Grace Cummings 7th November On Wednesday 7th November, the beautiful All Saints Church in Hove was bursting with fashion enthusiasts, photographers and designers attending this year’s 1920s themed Charity Fashion…
Untouchable Duke of York’s Picturehouse
Robert Henry Though it touches only lightly on its more delicate issues, ‘Untouchable’ will continue to win over audiences (perhaps even Oscar judges) for its irreverence and egalitarian sense of…
Books: Bird Sense
Mikey Seljubac Any well read individual will tell you: while it’s scarcely possible to pick a favourite, there are always those books that incite passion past your expectations. For Nick…
Do your bit for Children in Need
Isabella Silvers BBC’s annual Children in Need is always a night to remember, and this Friday 16th November is no exception. The seven hour telethon brings together the best in…
Making the most of Sussex
Izzy King It’s not just the wonderful city of Brighton on our doorstep; there’s loads more of Sussex to explore if you make a little effort. One of the most…
Sisterhood, Suffragettes & Sexual Equality: Interview with Dr. Margaretta Jolly, director of new Women's Liberation research project
Zoë Halse The exhibition ‘The Long March to Equality: Treasures of the Women’s Library’, currently taking place at the Women’s Library at London Metropolitan University, aims to “capture the voices…
Vintage Brighton: a guide to second hand shopping
Isabella Silvers Brighton is famed for its fashionable reputation. Skinny jeans and knitted jumpers often mingle with flannel shirts, battered leather satchels and gold pendants. But while you may have…
Recipes: Gin-Gan's Stew & Mars Bar Crispies
Amber Cordery Gin-Gan’s Stew My Grandad’s stew is super easy to make, cheap, and if you make a big batch, can be frozen and eaten whenever- perfect for students! Ingredients:…
Previews – The Judas Kiss
John Attridge Theatre Royal Brighton Mon 5th-Sat 10th November 19:45. £19-39 David Hare’s celebrated play comes from Richmond to the Theatre Royal, Brighton for a limited time this November. Set…
Boot Sale and Flea Market
Abby Faires Marina Car Park 20th October We all know that Brighton is home to some of the best vintage and antique shops in East Sussex. Often those one-of-a-kind treasures…
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL – Brighton Zombie Walk
Mikey Seljubac All over the city 20th October Once a year do hellish waves of un-death thrash and flail across the mortally prevalent city of Brighton. This year, moans of…