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Top 10: Study Spots in Brighton

1. 17 Grams 12d Meeting House Ln, Brighton, BN1 1HB This one is for our vegan-veggie lovers! This beautiful, quiet coffee shop is located in the South Lanes, just off…

Bridging the Divide: Whitehawk’s Struggle Amid Brighton’s Prosperity

As tourists flock to Brighton Centre throughout the year, just a couple of miles down the road Whitehawk is hidden in the city’s shadows, not far from the prosperous Marina.…

Living in Brighton, At What Cost?

“There’s no place like home,” Dorothy opines in The Wizard of Oz, before being magicked back to Kansas in her ruby slippers. Unfortunately, this line has not aged well. In…

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…

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,…

“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…

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…

Student Rental Crisis Worsens

A recent Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) report published alongside Unipol found that student accommodation rent has increased by 14.6% over the last two academic years, leaving thousands of students…

TOP 10: Winter Date Spots in Brighton

1. The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Royal Pavilion, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN1 1FN Surely one of the most romantic winter activities! Get hot chocolate from the indoor café, hold…

A Day Out In Brighton: Get In We’re Going Boat Shopping

Brighton can feel so small when left unexplored; so let’s change that! After tapping onto the 23 bus, head upstairs and claim a front seat for the full tourist experience.…

Transport Shortages Continue

Since the beginning of the academic year, rail strikes and bus shortages have caused major disruptions for Sussex students. Both real-time bus updates and fixed timetables have been found inaccurate,…

Food Security and Rewilding

The media has loved pitting conservation and agriculture against each other, each side seemingly having conflicting interests and competition for land. The polarisation on topics surrounding nature and food often…

Interview with Akin Soul  

Words by Tom Gregory “There is magic in music and I don’t know if it’s ever meant to be figured out” I have the great privilege of being friends with…

Will the Seagulls flock to new heights in 2023?

Words by Bec Nicol 2022 saw fantastic gains for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C, starting the Premier League with a victory over Manchester United. Following this, Brighton saw several other…

A Foolproof Guide to Student Housing

Words by Hannah Cannon, Local Life Sub-Editor Starting the Spring semester is understandably daunting, especially for those in first year. Yes, whilst it is a triumph to have made it…

British Tennis Players Head Down Under

Words by Bec Nicole It’s that time of the year again for tennis fans, as the 2023 Australian Open gets underway with the main draw scheduled to start on the…

Harry’s in De-Spare

Words by Sophie McMahon, Comment Editor For most, the Monarchy has always seemed like a myth. A lineage placed on the highest pedestal, each member born into such immense privilege…

Musical Chairs 

Words by Alex Lewis If you’re like me, you need a place to study that isn’t also where you sleep. If you’re also like me you will have found out…

Review: Glyndebourne’s Autumn Concert

Words by Amélie Bodnar-Tunnell The Glyndebourne Autumn concert was made up of two parts; the first was the narrative and music from Joseph Bologne, Cavalier de Saint-Georges’ opera The Anonymous…

That Top is to Die For: The Real Cost of Fast Fashion

92 million tons. That is how much clothes related waste we discard every year. It’s enough to fill 1 and half Empire State Buildings every day. Words by Lucy Dover,…