It’s Me and Martin Lewis Against the World
The scene begins in Brighton, the 25th consecutive day of rain in the UK so far – the pathetic fallacy practically writes itself. I’m cerebrally glued to my phone, sucked…
Fight Night Brighton : A Night to Remember
Before I came to university, if someone had told me I would willingly get into a ring for a boxing match after only 7 weeks of training, I would’ve looked…
Are Subscriptions a Scam?
While online subscriptions were a new frontier years ago, offerings today are multiplying every second. From the lifesaving to the truly bizarre, there’s sure to be a subscription that caters…
The Media Proxy War in My Pocket
Is it staying informed or staying indoctrinated? On how the media we are consuming online is always politically motivated. On 26 December, UN human rights experts expressed concern about the…
Rise of Written Erotica: Prudish or Political
When I was 13, a classmate approached me and recommended I read A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). Immediately, I was obsessed! The Tumblr fandom was thriving, the fan…
Christmas Capitalism and AI Santa
Christmas. First, a celebration of Jesus’ birth is now the epitome of late-stage capitalism. Copious amounts of food, presents, and booze take centre-stage whilst Bibles rest unopened. Having lost its…
Private Life, Public Performance
When dating and friendships compete on social media, is having a boyfriend now an ‘embarrassing’ public statement? According to Vogue UK, having a boyfriend is now officially embarrassing. This is…
Jazz in the Box x Liberation Live – Review
On 27 November, Jazz in the Box partnered with Liberation Live for an evening that felt like it had slipped straight out of a downtown New York jazz club. With…
Cuban Salsa: Society Spotlight
Looking for a society to boost your fitness and make friends? Stop reaching for the hockey sticks or football boots and have a go at joining the Sussex Cuban Salsa…
Celebrity Won’t Save Us
If “rizz” and “brain-rot” were the Oxford Dictionary’s picks for word of the year in 2023 and 2024, maybe “parasocial” should be their pick for 2025. You would be hard-pressed…
Why I’m Having a Breast Reduction
Exposed When I worked at a pub, there was a man who used to come in regularly – older, loud, too confident. The kind of man who thought everything he…
Studying is Out! Etsy Witches Are in!
Days before the assassination of Charlie Kirk, American media outlet Jezebel released an article titled, ‘We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk’.The article went on to explode online,…
Student-Led, Charity-Focused: The Magic of The Forest Garden Festival
On Friday, 3rd October, I had the pleasure of attending the Forest Garden Festival, a vibrant, student-led event on campus. In collaboration with numerous other student societies, such as the…
Your right to choose: ADHD & Autism Assessments
If you are considering or have already been referred for an ADHD or Autism assessment through the NHS, you will have been sent to the NHS Neurodevelopmental service. This service…
Your Shopping Cart is Full…Again
Scroll anywhere online and you could find a promotion that will help you reach the total needed for free delivery. Another scroll, and it’s a heads up that if you…
Relish and the Reality of Disability Employment
At first glance, Relish appears to be just another food van on Sussex campus, parked in Library Square and serving up bagels to hungry students and staff. But behind the…
Mankind’s Epic Journey: ‘Human’ Live with Ella Al-Shamahi
In a dimly lit Komedia in the North Laine, Ella Al-Shamahi starts her live show off-stage with an enticing prologue, immediately drawing the audience into of humanity’s most profound stories.…
Pride – Protest or Party?
As of 2025, Pride month and all branding associated have come to be synonymous with brand logos turning into rainbows overnight, and just as quickly reverting to the originals as…
Living in Times of Post-Grad Job Drought: We’re All in the Same Boat
Job searching used to feel like you were on the cusp of new opportunities and starting a life you have been working towards your entire academic career, it has now…
I Chose the Wrong Degree: What Now?
Near the beginning of my second year of studying filmmaking at the University of Sussex, I came to the slow realisation that I was no longer interested in pursuing the…