On Concrete Island – Squid at Concord 2
By Tom Baker and Kelsey Raney London-based art-rock five-piece Squid returned home to Brighton in September and brought with them a stunning performance at Concord 2. After forming in 2015,…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – the Impacts of Tourism
Words by Ritika Srivatsan Travel for recreation and relaxation was historically enjoyed only by the elite. By the upper classes and royalty who had the means to visit distant sights…
Sussex Racing has got that that electric feel
Words by Charlie Batten As one of the lesser-known teams on campus, you’d be forgiven for not knowing who Sussex Racing are but believe me when I say they’ve been…
Review: Leopoldstadt
A review and personal familial reflection on Tom Stoppard’s touching play Words by Rob Barrie I have experienced very few plays that extend as intrinsically on a personal level as…
Brighton Named Top of the Charity Shops
Words by Robyn Cowie, Online Production Editor According to a new study, Brighton was crowned with the most charity shops in the U.K., as commissioned by retailer clothes2order. The study…
Priti Patel Outlines Plan to Criminalise Protests
Words by Maisie Levitt, Online News Editor The Home Secretary Priti Patel has caused controversy with civil liberties groups by announcing plans to ban protesters with a history of causing…
The Luxury of Articulation
Image credits: Flickr During the summer holidays and the dropping of Covid-19 restrictions, I found myself in the cinema watching the sequel movie ‘A Quiet Place II’. Whilst this is…
Justin Fashanu; A Man Beyond Football
Words by Joe Roberts Footballing-wise, Justin Fashanu is most remembered for his 1980 screaming half-volley against Liverpool when he was just 18 playing for Norwich City. A volley that seemed…
Black History Month: An Ode to Jimi Hendrix
Words by Dylan Bryant In such a time of poignance, Music Editor – Dylan Bryant, writes about one of Music’s greatest ever talents and recalls a piece of Brighton’s best…
PM Denies UK Is Facing a Shortage Crisis
Words by Connor Drescher, Staff Writer Boris Johnson has denied that there is a crisis amid an acute shortage of workers, particularly HGV drivers. The ongoing issues, which have seen…
Pandora Papers Leak Financial Information of the Ultra Wealthy
Words by Maisie Levitt, Online News Editor Over 600 journalists from 140 media organisations led one of the largest financial investigations ever attempted in order to leak 11.9 million documents,…
We’ve Been Expecting You – The Villa with a Licence to Thrill
Words by Mia Stuckley, Travel & Culture Online Editor As the long-awaited and much anticipated casting of Daniel Craig in his fifth and final film as the much-loved Bond (James…
The Big Debate: Should Historical Fiction Be Accurate?
YES: Sophie McMahon, Comment Print Editor Since picking up my first book by Philippa Gregory (an English historical novelist and University of Sussex alumni), the question of whether historical fiction…
The University of Sussex Turns 60
Words by Robyn Cowie, Online Production Editor The University of Sussex turns sixty this year and is therefore celebrating all that the institution, its students and alumni have achieved during…
The ultimate comfort shows for surviving Uni
Words by Emma Norris Three of our staff writers share with you the show that helped them to survive their first years of university; the comedies that are truly binge-worthy,…
Urgent call for Government to tackle Mental Health Backlog
Words by Beth Pratt, News Print Editor “The impact of the pandemic on mental health could be fatal and wipe out years of progress if there is not a significant…
A Quick Guide to International Living in Brighton
Words by Tillie Lam, Staff Writer Now that you get your UK telephone number, GP and a UK bank account, you may wonder, “How and where do I get my…
Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Lentil Curry
Words by Gemma Higgins, Staff Writer Reasons you’ll love this dish: • This recipe is a one pot, quick, easy, filling and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner, able…
SUDS: Getting Involved, Auditions And Excitement
Words by Ali Arief, Theatre Editor Sussex University’s well known, well-loved and highly popular Drama Society (SUDS) is reopening with a bang and I am so excited to announce that…
Don’t Lose Your Way
Words By Andreas Lange. The sun peeks in between the green leaves swaying faintly in the warm September breeze, the calm hum of bees working to collect the season’s last…