“A National Emergency”: Laura Bates and Gemma Cairney Confront the Digital War on Women
At University College London’s Brueni Gallery Theatre, the Wollstonecraft Society Lecture became a platform for one of the most urgent conversations of our time. In a powerful exchange with broadcaster…
Spiralling Tensions Between India and Pakistan as India Launches Attacks Against Pakistan
Words by Ray Das On the early morning of Wednesday (May 7th), the Indian military launched multiple missile attacks (Operation Sindoor) targeting nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The…
Cockroach Infestation Sparks Racism Scandal in Student Halls
On 3 November 2024, a 3rd floor student living in the University of Sussex on-campus accommodation, Norwich House, reported cockroaches in their flat. They reported that their flat first spotted…
She Says Brighton: Empowering Voices Take the Stage for International Women’s Day
The She Says event in Brighton celebrated International Women’s Day with powerful speakers sharing their impactful journeys in work and life. It promoted women in the digital, tech, and creative…
Four Years On: Remembering Sarah Everard
March 2025 marks four years since the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that ignited national outrage and intensified scrutiny over police conduct and women’s safety. On 3 March 2021,…
F1: Are we set for a Norris vs Piastri Rivalry?
The 2025 F1 season opener in Australia was well worth the wait. Fans were treated to a chaotic mixed conditions race that challenged even the most seasoned drivers. It was…
Camber Kitchen Caught Alight in Air Fryer Catastrophe
On Wednesday 19th of March, four fire-engines were spotted on campus tackling a blaze which has apparently originated from an air fryer. The fire, which allegedly occurred in an East…
OVER 400 PALESTINIANS KILLED OVERNIGHT BY ISRAEL, BREAKING THE CEASEFIRE DEAL
Over 400 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel’s carpet bombing, violating the ceasefire deal made on January 19th of this year. The Gaza Health Ministry reports claim…
Inside Brighton’s Illegally Rented Student Homes
Being a student is tough enough as it is. Facing mountains of student debt, a cost of living crisis, and just to top it off – terrible housing conditions. A…
Why Liam Payne’s Death is a Complete Tragedy.
On Wednesday 16th October 2024, it was announced to the world that former One Direction member Liam Payne, had passed away after falling from a hotel room balcony, in Argentina.…
The Rise Of The Right, Who Is To Blame And What Can We Do?
To be anti racist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness. – Ibram Kendi Following the murders of three young girls,…
Eat Central to Close for Renovation
Written by: Akshayaa Suresh and Shambhavi Shukla, Staff Writers Eat Central will close for renovations on 25 March until June. The renovations were agreed as a necessary condition of the…
Students’ Rent Lining the Pockets of Controversial Balfour Beatty
Despite student protests and a history of bribery, corruption and negligence, students’ money will continue going to Balfour Beatty as they construct the new West Slope accommodation. Due to lease…
The UK is in a Recession: What Now?
The UK has slipped into a recession at the end of 2023, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The ONS reported that the UK’s gross domestic…
Intensifying Food Bank Crisis Signals Catastrophe for Students and Public
The usage of food banks in Brighton and Hove has surged by 25% over the course of a year, as the Emergency Food Network (EFN) reports that numbers reached over…
Dangerous RAAC Concrete on Campus Causes Closures
In September, Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was discovered in the ceiling of Mandela Hall in Falmer House. Days before the academic year was due to begin, the room was…
Thousands Arrested After Jair Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Key Government Offices in Brasilia
Words by Ritika Srivatsan, News Editor On the 8th of January, thousands of protestors stormed key government offices in Brazil. The National Congress, Supreme Court, and the presidential palace were…
Nurses Make History By Voting to Go on Strike
Words by Beth Brown Nurses across the UK have voted to go on strike, for the first time in the Royal College of Nursing’s history. Founded in 1916, over 106…
UK and France Strike Border Deal Amid Mounting Criticism
The UK and France have unveiled fresh plans to curb the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel. Words by Ali Abdi Under the terms of the deal, the British government…
Largest Wave of Industrial Action Hit Sussex
Words by Cameron Trencher, News Sub-Editor and Ritika Srivatsan, News Editor The University and College Union (UCU), a British higher-education trade union representing academics and support staff, voted ‘yes’ to…