The proposals could overhaul the strict criteria under which allowances are currently provided, but would still be less lenient than other UK institutions
Hundreds of students marched from camp outside King’s College with list of demands for University leaders
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The traditional pre-exam day of drinking included fireworks and fancy dress
Feature
Joanne Yau speaks to some of Cambridge’s punters
Interview
Salome Gakwaya speaks to first year MML student Leah Mundy to find out what it takes to run the London Marathon
Preview
Lily Butler speaks to the director and star of Carrie: The Musical about their nuanced take on the anti-heroine
Vintage Varsity
Vintage Varsity explores how attitudes have shifted towards CUBC’s female athletes
Martha's Mindful Madness
In the chaos of exam term, let Martha Gazzard and her friends teach you how to be truly mindful
Opinion
The major parties’ rejection of more mobility for young people in the EU shows that the UK is still not ready to deal with the effects of Brexit, argues Elsie McDowell
Opinion
Sunak’s latest crusade against Britain’s “sicknote culture” is a bizarre one that somehow makes the world of work even less attractive
Fatima's Fieldnotes
Fatima Zahra Yusuf responds to the deep insecurity felt by the elite in a society trying to remove barriers to higher education
Opinion
The state school target failed to achieve what it set out to do, argues Ayushman Mukherjee
Opinion
Car-centric transport policy is robbing young people of choice
Opinion
Patrick Dolan argues that it’s time for Cambridge to foster a more holistic understanding of success
Feature
Joanne Yau speaks to some of Cambridge’s punters
Vintage Varsity
Vintage Varsity explores how attitudes have shifted towards CUBC’s female athletes
Politics
Calum Murray asks why Britain’s youth voter turnout is so low
Feature
Isabella Bottle speaks to May Ball committee members about their efforts to go green
Vintage Varsity
Vintage Varsity looks back at perhaps the most egregious admissions scandal in Cambridge’s history
History of Cambridge
Niall Quinn looks through the history books to uncover the stories behind Cambridge’s regal visits
As the pressures of exam season draw near, Isabella Steinmeyer offers some Cambridge fun facts to lighten the mood
Resident archivist Amelia Platt takes us through the photographs, cartoons and front-covers of Varsity’s past
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
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Commercial Feature
Long Read
Priya Watkinson meets the man behind the character who viewers were torn over during the hit BBC reality show
Interview
Salome Gakwaya speaks to first year MML student Leah Mundy to find out what it takes to run the London Marathon
Long Read
The author of Empireland on the Cambridge student experience and discussions about Empire
Quickfire
Anuk Weerawardana speaks to the Cambridge Instagram account with a cult-like following
Interview
Oli Thomas speaks to Michael Spence and Reid Lidow about their book Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World
Interview
Gender Agenda zine officers on the difficulty of building a feminist space in Cambridge
Feature
Laura Nassar explores books, the battle against mould, and the tick-tock of the entropy clock
Feature
Laura Nassar goes through the science behind first impressions and how we can enhance them
Teymour Taj discusses what’s behind the STEM gender gap and what can be done
Science
Ananya Vijay explores some of Cambridge’s most recent scientific news
Lorelei Booth unravels the University’s historical relationship with eugenics
Science
Ananya Vijay guides us through some of the most recent and exciting discoveries from Cambridge
Lauren Welsby-Riley on the pitfalls and poignancy of piss-ups
Martha's Mindful Madness
In the chaos of exam term, let Martha Gazzard and her friends teach you how to be truly mindful
Sophie Ennis looks to the North West and wonders if she took it all for granted
Trial and Error
Having exhausted other revision procrastination strategies, Omar Burhanuddin turns to Minecraft
Feature
A beginner’s guide to auditing (and unlocking your inner academic)
Jessica Spearman on becoming her mother, and learning to like it
Book Review
Poppy Miller delves into Laura Coffey’s Enchanted Islands, exploring what the Odyssey offers us today
The Reading List
Laila Hussey shortlists the best Pulitzer Prize winners that you should be reading this term
Sydney Heintz describes the day’s events from The Byron Festival held at Trinity college
Interview
Felix Armstrong talks to the American poet about her trailblazing blend of poetry, autobiography, and visual art
Review
Robin Stephens reviews the Fitzwilliam’s recently recalibrated display of their collection
Opinion
Izzie Silverman reflects on how the aesthetics of your college can impact your experience
Feature
Abigail Liew reflects on the cuteness craze in contemporary fashion
Feature
Joanne Yau explores how students shift their style between Cambridge and home
Feature
Alex Brian recounts how forming a band helped him expand his fashion comfort zone
Feature
A first-time costume designer recounts her experiences
Feature
Jasmine Wong explores the impact of economic recessions on our clothing
Feature
Accessorising hearing devices can be empowering, argues Ria Patel
Opinion
Gina Stock urges moderation when it comes to our beloved comfort shows
Opinion
Wonka, Mean Girls and others are nothing but ill-conceived cash grabs
Dream Double Features
Both films structure the chaotic lives of their female protagonists into twelve chapters
Opinion
The new film confirmed my view that prequels are just for profit
Discussion with spoilers
The poor structure of the novel made a good adaptation impossible
Retrospective
At its core, the early 2000s queer drama is about community
Interview
The Cambridge-born musician talks racism, homophobia and the BBC
Feature
Megan Conlon explores the many ways music can help you with exams
Live Review
Madeliene Whitmore enjoys a night of non-stop genre-bending covers
Review
Taylor Swift’s latest album favours quantity over quality
Feature
Her music has soundtracked the biggest emotional events of my teenage years
Interview
Robert Macfarlane discusses Bob Dylan, Edward Thomas and his latest album with Johnny Flynn
Review
Zach Lonberg finds this Hitchcock spoof just about holding up under the weight of its demands
Review
This one-night comedy show makes for an enjoyable evening out
Preview
Lily Butler speaks to the director and star of Carrie: The Musical about their nuanced take on the anti-heroine
Review
Jay Palombella finds this bold reimagining of the Jonson play clever and creative
Review
Jude Christian’s adaptation leaves its audience lost at sea (and that’s exactly what she wants)
Review
This student-written piece is a challenging but ultimately rewarding watch
Match report
Alex Lee reports on Jesus’s emphatic victory over a strong St Catharine’s and Homerton side in this year’s Cuppers rugby final
Netball
Sophie Tallon debunks misplaced beliefs about netball and its players
Opinion
Alex Lee delves into the benefits of watching amateur sports as a more sustainable and intimate alternative to professional sports
Match report
Sophie Tallon gives the run-down on the highs and lows of the netball Cuppers finals
Cambridge beat Oxford 4-1 to defend their title in the 11th esports Varsity, Ciara Aberdeen reports
Opinion
Sunak’s struggle against the sick note won’t sink Sir Keir
Sunak’s latest crusade against Britain’s “sicknote culture” is a bizarre one that somehow makes the world of work even less attractive