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In Conversation with Youth Sector

One of the less talked about bands in the British music scene, Youth Sector are turning the tide on what is perceived as pop rock. Local to Brighton, they have…

Reviews: London Film Festival 2023

As a cinema fan, the London Film Festival is more exciting than Christmas and is always one of the highlights of my year. Here are the highs and the lows…

It’s Not The ‘Happiest Season’ For The Carols

With the festive season approaching, the most wonderful time of year will soon be upon us! Eggnog, warm fires, carolers, and beautiful gifts are amongst the things I’m immediately reminded…

Vitamin D in Winter Wellness

Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining good health and supporting efficient growth. Among these essential vitamins, vitamin D is particularly important for bone health, immune system support, and mental…

What’s On in Brighton?

Christmas season is upon us, which means one thing in theatre – Christmas shows are back and they are everywhere. From themed Christmas shows to Christmas music concerts, they seem…

SMUTS bring The Addams Family to Life

The Addams Family is a well-known, iconic franchise containing several movies – both animated and live action – as well as a musical and popular TV series, featuring a ghoulish…

Improving Accessibility in Deaf Theatre

Theatre is meant for all to enjoy, but what if you were unable to enjoy it to its fullest potential? The British Deaf Association estimates that around 87,000 people in…

Leave Room For Folklore

This is a death by a thousand cutbacks, by countless noise complaints and escalating operating costs that can’t be covered. The Music Venue Trust revealed to NME that one in…

Lovejoy’s Rapid Rise in the Indie Scene

“I truly think (Lovejoy) is having a big impact on the return of indie music into the mainstream,” were the words of Jack Saunders on Radio 1’s Official Chart Show,…

Review: Invincible S2

Invincible is an animated superhero show that focuses on Mark Grayson, the teen son of the world’s strongest and most celebrated superhero Omni-man. An Amazon Original, the first half of…

Modern Day Disney and Race Swapping 

Disney has recently come under fire for their upcoming Disney Princess remake, Snow White. The titular character will be played by Rachel Zegler, the 22-year-old American actress and singer who…

“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…

How Disinformation on Social Media Influences the Narrative

Beyond the amount of firepower, war is also about who controls the narrative. While various international and local media outlets are trying to cover the ongoing Gaza conflict, false information…

Can Mainstream Mass Media Discuss Modern-day Massacres?

As the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has been covered extensively by local and international news outlets, posts on social-media platforms about the conflict are often dismissed as “disinformation”; ignored on the…

UK’s Childcare Crisis: The Untold Story

The UK is in the midst of a childcare crisis. It has one of the most expensive systems in the world, with the average annual cost for a full-time two-year-old…

The Sleazy Underbelly of Wednesday Night Socials 

Every Wednesday, Sussex students dress up, drink up, and head out to Walkabout, a bar they wouldn’t be seen dead in any other night of the week. It is the…

Getting to Know Brighton: International Students’ Journey of Discovery

Students from Hong Kong and Indonesia share their experiences of visiting a gay pub and attending life-changing classes in Brighton, through which they embark on a journey of self-growth outside…

Sussex Boasts Sustainability Achievements in Latest Report

The University of Sussex published its fourth Annual Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals Report on 10 November. The report highlights this year’s work by the University and its students according…

West Slope Construction Continues to Impact Student Life

The University of Sussex has been continuing building work for the new West Slope accommodation, which will be available to students in 2024. Once completed, the project aims to provide…

Marking Boycott Called Off 

The University and College Union (UCU) took industrial action across the country during the 2022/2023 academic year to improve pay and working conditions for members in higher education. Alongside regular…