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An Alternative Perspective on Environmentalism.

A reflection on my relationship to environmentalism, and a deeper reflection on why I choose to live my life sustainably outside of politically driven reasoning. Words by Stevie Palmer, Comment…

The Big Collaboration: Do You Experience Climate Anxiety?

In this edition ‘The Big Collaboration’ has explored campus opinion on whether students experience climate anxiety. Our Editors collected these opinions both through a questionnaire and on campus- did you…

The UK is Incompetently Unprepared For The Climate Crisis

An opinion on the UK’s lack of urgency concerning the current climate crisis in relation to last summer’s heatwave. Words By Alex Lewis, Comment Online Sub-Editor The 19th of July…

Is Patagonia Really Sustainable?

Words by Megan Whitehead In September 2022, Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard announced he was giving away ownership of the company and donating the money to a trust which will use…

THE BIG COLLABORATION: IS IT RIGHT TO REMOVE/DEFACE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS, STATUES OR LANDMARKS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES?THE BIG COLLABORATION:

In this edition ‘The Big Collaboration’ has explored campus opinion on whether it is right to remove or deface monuments, statues or landmarks for political purposes. Our Editor’s have introduced…

Harry Styles is Fake. Debt is Forever

For some, concerts are an escape from reality. They give people a chance to relax, and forget about the troubles in the outside world. At a concert, you are surrounded…

Interrogating “culture”

Words by Olly DeHerrera, Features Editor When I explain that my primary interest is in the study of “culture”, it is assumed that I situate myself among a group of…

The Imminent Return Of Hot Girl Summer

Trigger warning: weight loss/diet culture, themes of body dysmorphia Just because summer is on the way doesn’t mean monolithic beauty standards, restrictive eating and negative habits have to be. Words…

University Semiotics

How everything you do has meaning Words by Simon Edwards, Comment Online Editor Where do you sit in the library? Are you a regular in the silent study section, putting…

Is The DC Extended Universe Better Than The Marvel Cinematic Universe?

YES Charlie Batten, Sports Online Editor I’m gonna start this off by saying that I’m not going to be one of those movie buffs who clowns on the MCU for…

Pretty Little Thing’s New CGI Model

Words by Roxanna Wright, staff writer Why CGI and fashion should not cooperate; a step in the wrong direction for body positivity On the 4th February, Pretty Little Thing announced…

What colour is this? What colour is that? Do you see in black & white?

Words by Rob Barrie, Science and Technology Editor It is common knowledge that red and green are the definitive antagonistic colours to represent many aspects in our daily lives. Yet,…

The Art of Helping Yourself

Words by Megan Whitehead, staff writer People are a lot like plants. We feel our best with plenty of water, sunlight, and energy. But when these things are lacking, we…

Access Sussex: University of Sussex’s All-In-Person Policy

Access Sussex, a student-led campaign aiming to improve accessability conditions at the university, reflect on the current university policy regarding hybrid learning The university’s plan for teaching and learning in…

The Big Debate: Should Parents Post Their Children Online?

YES By Bonnie Price, Staff Writer Upon immediate consideration it seems obvious that the dangers of posting children online exceed any benefits that may exist. Admittedly, we have all read…

THE BIG COLLABORATION – What Is Love?

In this edition, The Big Debate has been replaced by The Big Collaboration; a collection of editors’ opinions on what love is. Georgia-May KeetchEditor-In-Chief what else is out there?: The…

Boris Missed A Great Opportunity

Words by Amirali Ziaebrahimi, staff writer For so many years, the nationalisation of railways has been one of the most controversial topics in UK politics. During the pandemic, a death…

Trending Tragedies

Words by T Bliss, Staff Writer Navigating current issues in the digital era A cultural paradigm has emerged where social and environmental issues become ‘trending’ on social media and across…

Why There is More to University than 2-for-1 Tequila Shots

Words by Megan Whitehead, Staff Writer The university lifestyle, it seems, has always been synonymous with heavy drinking and non-stop partying. Every time I go home people joke and ask…

Reflections On Turning 21

Words by Stevie Palmer, staff writer As the 4th of February gets ever closer, people are increasingly talking about the big 2 1 and how I’m about to become a…