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Life After the Spotlight

To wrap up this year’s paper, we got back in touch with our Student Spotlight interviewees to see what they have achieved since we last spoke! We’ve loved showcasing how…

Student Spotlight: The Neurodivergent Experience

By Upamanyu Dhar Neurodivergence is a fairly new concept and an umbrella term for individuals whose brains process information atypically. This includes conditions like autism, dyslexia and ADHD among others.…

Student Spotlight: Oghenechovwe and Sustainability on Campus

Nigerian students are a significant part of the Sussex community. They bring a lovely energy wherever they go on campus or in the city. Oghenechovwe Okolosi (nicknamed OG) has it…

Student Spotlight: The Cross-Cultural Experiences of an International Student

Growing up in fancy Shanghai, Harry Shen wasn’t exposed to the marginalised sections of China. His perceptions changed when he went on a tour nationwide after graduating with a marketing…

Student Spotlight: Rio, Aurora and Brighton’s Drag Scene

Brighton is famous for its drag scene and produces some of the best talent in the country. Recently I had the pleasure of talking to my friend Rio Munn, a…

“What does a trans person look like?”

Miri FLC (pronouns he/him) is a Brighton born and bred singer-songwriter. He is a good friend of mine and incredibly worthy of all the love and praise I know he…