Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Women in Sport is Nothing New
The success of the Lionesses at this summer’s Euros, followed by the Red Roses’ victory at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, resulted in a well-deserved media frenzy surrounding women’s sport…
Sussex University Unveils Major Fitness Revamp
The University of Sussex has completed a major revamp of its on-campus fitness facilities, providing students and staff with access to a larger, modernised gym and a brand-new wellbeing studio.…
Lewes FC And Their Refreshing Take on Modern Football
Just a short train ride from Falmer station, you can find The Dripping Pan stadium, home to Lewes FC, the men’s team plays in the Isthmian League Premier Division, while…
Review Belonging by Umi Sinha
Belonging by Umi Sinha is a Sussex classic. The brainchild of a former Sussex lecturer, the book explores themes of identity, loss, and sense of self. Set between Brighton and…
The Brighton Veteran Car Run
If you’ve ever been out on a cold November weekend and thought you’d seen a victim of a time machine chugging down Grand Parade, you may have bumped into the…
Student’s Health Spotlight – Meningitis: A Student-Focused Breakdown
A serious and sometimes life-threatening illness, meningitis is a condition involving inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain. Most commonly, this takes the form of an infectious disease, caused by…
The Architecture of Change: The Transgressive Structures of the University of Sussex
The University of Sussex was founded on 16th August 1961, and in the nearly 64 years since the establishment of the university, the architecture continues to be a topic of…
Right-Wing Populism in Britain and the Media’s Role in Misinformation
The crisis that Britain faces. As right-wing populism, once thought to have faded into the background, makes a sharp return. Last year, the spread of misinformation surrounding the identity of…
Ghost Stories of Sussex
There are many ghost stories in Sussex from phantom dogs to Caesar’s army. I have even heard someone say that the devil now works at Southern Rail which at least…
Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order, Bass, and Time
As co-founder and bassist in pioneering post-punk bands Joy Division and New Order, performing since 2010 with Peter Hook & the Light, ‘Hooky’ easily qualifies for legendary status. Ahead of…
Charlie Kirk’s Death Has Opened Our Eyes
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and a supporter of President Donald Trump, was shot dead in Utah on September 10th. He was best known for being the co-founder of…
Kemptown: Straying from Central
A Beginner’s Guide to exploring more of Brighton. Everyone is typically familiar with the north and south lanes, pavilion, seafront, and pier; different areas of Brighton are teeming with events…
My Experience Studying Abroad with Sussex
Earlier this year, I applied to study abroad for four weeks in Mexico through Sussex’s Global Excellence Summer Programme (GESP). GESP is funded through the Turing Scheme, a government grant…
Of Mice and Moderation: Interview with Pale Wave’s lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie
Fans of Paramore and the 1975 will be familiar with Pale Waves’ pop-rock take on 80s synth. Appearing on the scene in 2017 with debut track “There’s a Honey”, Pale…
Sussex University Under Pressure To Support Palestinian Students
Student campaigners at the University of Sussex are calling on the institution to take urgent measures to ensure the safe arrival of hundreds of Palestinians who have received offers to…
Brighton Beach Court: A Monument That Transcends Time
The game of basketball can be considered one of the most revolutionary and transcendental sports played. I understand this may surprise the unassuming reader who’s probably thinking that dribbling a…
The Un-Feminism of “Man’s Best Friend” Album
After weeks of restless promotion and the release of her lead single Manchild, on the 11th of June, Sabrina Carpenter posted the cover for her new album on her social…
Arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque
On the 4th of September, a mosque in Peacehaven – a coastal town just outside of Brighton – was set on fire in a deliberate arson attack. The police are…
Relish and the Reality of Disability Employment
At first glance, Relish appears to be just another food van on Sussex campus, parked in Library Square and serving up bagels to hungry students and staff. But behind the…
Interview with Lonnie Gunn
Lonnie Gunn is an emerging, Brighton-based musician who subverts the imagined innocence of girlhood. I had a chance to talk to her about queerness, body horror, and maturing as an…