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.…
Royal Family in Ruins?
These last few weeks, one burning question consumed the nation: Where was Kate Middleton? And now that we know the answer, how do we even begin to apologise to her?…
The Struggle is Real: Do Sussex Students Need a Reality Check?
Written by Bec Nicol (Features Editor) and Lucy Spencer (Staff Writer) Cosplaying Poverty: The Common People of Campus With social stratification comes a fascination with how the other half live,…
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…
Feminism in Academic Spaces: A Battle that’s Been ‘Won’
The University of Sussex has a reputation for being modern, forward-thinking and progressive. Yet its teaching of feminism in its politics degree, and elsewhere, is severely lacking. Coverage of feminism…
Is Our University Funding Genocide?
The University of Sussex takes pride in its recent position as the 8th most sustainable in the UK, alongside its vision to become one of the most sustainable universities in…
Tories Left Standing in Election Meltdown, in Conversation with BBC 5
As a first-time voter, I need help understanding what is happening in the often paradoxical world of politics. This is why I joined a panel of first-time voters on BBC…
Does Anyone Else Feel Ugly?
There are too many attractive students. There. I said it. Young people in Brighton seem to be in relatively good shape and have decent, luscious hair or even beautifully unkempt,…
Brighton vs Sussex: Out of my League
“Whereabouts are you studying at the moment, Lucy?” asks a friend of my parents/nosey landlord/overly-friendly Uber driver. My heart sinks, knowing I’m about to rehash a conversation I’ve had about…
The Big Collab: In Solidarity with Julian Assange
Written by: Zeeshan Tirmizi, Staff Writer, Laura Mellena, Staff Writer, Ray Das, Staff Writer Whistleblower journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s two-day trial began in London on 20 January at…
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…
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at Sussex
Here at the University of Sussex, all students are prioritised both academically and personally, with attempts at inclusion throughout the curriculum and university policy. In beautiful, diverse Brighton, having a…
The Influence of Cancel Culture on Accountability: Progressive or Problematic?
In the era of hashtags, retweets, and viral memes, cancel culture has taken centre stage, turning the digital landscape into a rollercoaster of public reckonings. Cancel culture, a phenomenon rooted…
House-acquaintances: Is it Okay if They’re Not Your Mates?
If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what does that make eight? While this may seem like a rejected GCSE Maths problem, in actuality it’s a question reserved for a…
Is Tik Tok the New Tumblr?: Advocating for Mental Health, While Encouraging Mental Illness
TW: Discussion of restricted eating, eating disorders, self-injury, and mental illness Teenage life in this day and age can be defined by a number of things; vapes, existential dread, unfortunate…
Courting Controversy: International Scrutiny Intensifies with Genocide Case Against Israel
Written by: Akanksha Pandey, Senior Editor and Abigail Keyla, Staff Writer Eighty-three days into the Israel-Hamas war, the Republic of South Africa has filed a genocide case against Israel for…
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…
Aging in Silence
For university students, heading home for the winter holidays can be a welcome retreat from the bustling campus lifestyle to familiar home surroundings. But for elderly people, whose only relatives…
International Student’s Latest Woe: Graduate Visas To Be Reviewed
As a part of a series of newer measures to reduce net migration, the UK government decided to review the graduate visa route last December, all of them confirmed by…
ChatGPT: Essay Friend or Foe?
Written by: Muskaan Marwaha and Jasper White The evolution of learning has taken a pivotal turn with the introduction of artificial tools to assist students in their academic endeavours. The…