Protesters accused King’s of ‘kicking the can down the road’ over arms investments
The SU notified students of the ‘extraordinary meeting’ after over 200 students raised concerns about the organisation’s integrity
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The protests came as the University agreed to provide scholarships for Palestinian students
The College’s SU has launched an investigation into the cause of the outbreak, which some say was caused by its catering
Investigation
Former and current staff members have claimed that there is ‘a deep-rooted culture of corruption in the SU’
Boating
Ethan Cain speaks to residents of some of Cambridge’s houseboats to learn more about life on the Cam
Feature
Leo Kang urges you to shake off the Sainsbury’s shackles and meander to Mill Road
Feature
Iris Jopp shines a spotlight on the most underappreciated role in theatre
Looking for a laugh this exam term? Seyan Dattani recommends some of his favourite comedy novels
Interviews
Priya Watkinson chats to Marielle Lee and Esther Welbrock about one of the year’s most anticipated events
Opinion
It is problematic for college fundraising events to be dependent on parents, argues Matthew Taylor
Opinion
Following the recent axing of Glitterbomb, Oliver Cooney argues Cambridge’s queer scene needs a mediocre night just as much as a cool one
Fatima's Fieldnotes
Fatima Zahra Yusuf looks at how grassroot student activism has spearheaded the transformative change she envisions
Opinion
If students are to take anything from Sunak’s soggy election announcement, it’s that they must get out and vote
Opinion
Following a couple of eventful weeks for Cambridge’s SU, Alice Mainwood discusses our need to remain engaged by student democracies
Opinion
Cambridge’s unique collegiate system leaves us with quite some growing-up to do, argues Zach Foster
Nightlife
Nick James explores Cambridge’s lack of a nightlife, and why the city is such an outlier
Boating
Ethan Cain speaks to residents of some of Cambridge’s houseboats to learn more about life on the Cam
Vintage Varsity explores our changing perceptions of the ‘virtual degree’
Reflection
Tabitha Smith details her varied experiences with geese in Cambridge
Medicine
Ishaka De Bessou speaks to Cambridge medics and vet meds about the gruesome realities of their degrees
Vintage Varsity
Resident archivist Alex Myall looks through the many rigging scandals of Cambridge’s past
Deep Dive
Josh Kazali looks into the evolving formal traditions of Cambridge
Nightlife
Georgie Middlemiss takes stock of the Cambridge queer clubbing scene
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Interviews
Priya Watkinson chats to Marielle Lee and Esther Welbrock about one of the year’s most anticipated events
Interviews
Maddy Browne talks to the Master of Pembroke College about environmental politics, the arts and making change
Interview
Felix Armstrong speaks to the legendary writer and director about striking the balance between satire and caricature
Interview
Salome Gakwaya speaks to activist and founder of ‘Our Past Initiative’, Christian Intwari
Interviews
Pop science icon Professor Jim Al-Khalili CBE on Philomena Cunk, science outreach and the future of educational entertainment
Interview
Maddy Browne speaks to research fellow and ‘Club Urania’ founder about how we can build a queer space in Cambridge
Ellie Robinson investigates the science of an increasingly severe hay fever season and how to survive it
Opinion
Maya Kunchur investigates the impact of predictive AI models on the treatment of diseases
Opinion
Isaac Howell dissects the arguments in favour of trophy hunting in Africa
Opinion
Jack Byrne discusses Cambridge’s urban wildlife and how we should appreciate the world around us
Feature
Laura Nassar explores books, the battle against mould, and the tick-tock of the entropy clock
Feature
Leo Kang urges you to shake off the Sainsbury’s shackles and meander to Mill Road
Feature
Rocio Leyva Thomas spends a day in Revs (so you don’t have to)
Martha's Mindful Madness
Martha spends some time alone, and reflects on the effects of a day spent rotting in bed
Jessica Spearman shares how her and her friends have stayed connected in Easter term
Feature
Eight months ahead of her 21st birthday party, Bex Goodchild tries to unite home and uni friends
Martha's Mindful Madness
Join Martha as her friend Max teaches her about songwriting and stoicism
Review
Murray Edwards’ lastest exhibition fuses the natural and supernatural
Looking for a laugh this exam term? Seyan Dattani recommends some of his favourite comedy novels
Review
Loveday Cookson reviews Tate Britain’s new exhibition on the achievements of female artists spanning four centuries
Evan Grandidge de Paz reflects on the acclaimed US author Paul Auster
Interview
Joe Short speaks to Ahana Banerji about the publication of her debut poetry pamphlet
Interview
Loveday Cookson interviews triple-threat curator, art historian, and broadcaster Kate Bryan
Guide
Jasmine Wong shares tips on finding the best vintage items online
Feature
The Varsity fashion team look for summer style inspiration on Cambridge streets
Feature
Marina Woods gives tips on how to achieve the ultimate bracelet stack
Feature
Sitaram Thirukumar investigates the poet’s surprising legacies in the fashion world
Opinion
Emily McDonagh questions whether the humble trio-striped trainer has had its day
What we wore
Alice Frecheville documents some of the best outfits she spotted on Jesus Green
Review
The Incredible Hulk if it were directed by a queer woman and produced by A24
Opinion
Iona Gallagher challenges the assumption that science fiction is a ‘boy’ genre
Opinion
Hilerie Kwan explores the consequences of the American streaming giant’s foray into the K-Drama scene
Opinion
Can the video game adaptation be more than a Marvel-esque cash cow?
Opinion
Natasha Macbeth responds to the backlash surrounding Avantika Vadanapu’s rumoured casting
Review
The film is remarkable in its defiance of Hollywood taboos
Playlist
Caitlin Davenport reveals the personal stories behind some of pop music’s most iconic tracks
Feature
Sharleen Opia speaks to the students bringing global music to Cambridge
Guide
Aniya Pramanik helps you find the perfect show to broaden your listening
Live Review
The duo performed evocative songs of love and mystery
Live Review
The concert combined canonical classics and contemporary compositions
Live Review
Romily Norfolk enjoys a bizarre celebration of pirates, Vikings and audience participation
Feature
Iris Jopp shines a spotlight on the most underappreciated role in theatre
Review
Matilde Nannizzi reviews this high-energy production which shoots – but doesn’t always score
Review
This ADC adaptation struggles to reconcile the ancient and the modern
Review
This series of tricks and troublesome audience participation is over all too quickly
Opinion
Pol Salvatella Ferrerfàbrega explores how to best let student writers thrive
Review
This wander through a forest of folklore occassionally missteps
Cricket
Will Jonas gives a preview of the teams battling it out in the upcoming men’s T20 cricket World Cup
Ben Conway chats to some of the top performers in this year’s Varsity fantasy football league
Opinion
Ed Marsh confesses his new love for college cricket
Opinion
As cricket becomes increasingly popular, Sophie Denny argues that rounders should not be left behind
US sports
From the NFL to the NBA, Jessica Pabon explores the movement of sport across the Atlantic
Match report
Lloyd Lewis-Protheroe recounts Catz’s hard-fought win in this year’s men’s football Cuppers final
Opinion
The end of Glitterbomb and the importance of a rubbish club night
Following the recent axing of Glitterbomb, Oliver Cooney argues Cambridge’s queer scene needs a mediocre night just as much as a cool one