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Graham Virgo has said that decisions surrounding university admissions should be independent of the government
The draft report, leaked to the BBC, describes Cambridge’s mental health provision as ‘untargeted’ and ‘unsustainable’
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A vote in favour of industrial action would mean in Cambridge’s fifth consecutive year of strikes
A life fellow allegedly said “sit down woman”, “shut up” and “you’re not in charge here” to his colleague overseeing the slavery report
The seven-week programme will be fully-funded, with travel, accommodation and living expenses paid for by donations
Historic England said the sculpture of the mathematician would “erode” the College’s character
Uncover the story, satirise Cambridge, present the podcast. There’s plenty of ways to get involved next term
The University has decided to support a request from Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments made this January
Cambridge SU’s undergrad access officer says the policy would likely decrease numbers of state-school students applying to and attending Cambridge
An appalling racist message was anonymously shared via AirDrop at a summer school formal dinner at Hughes Hall
Earning and learning at summer work
7 days, 10 new roommates, and over 15 shows: My week at the Fringe 
Uncomfortable Cambridge: the legacy of exclusion and inequality 
I am disabled and, yes, I get sexually harassed
Theatre
How much theatre is too much theatre? Lotte Brundle spent a week at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to find out
My summer job
During time away from Cambridge, Madeleine Anderson considers the perceptions around and within summer job
Embarking on the Uncomfortable Cambridge walking tour, Staff Writer Imaan Irfan explores the city’s contentious history
Sport Feature
Esyllt Parry-Lowther reflects on the image of rowing as elite and her relationship with the sport
When a man puts his hands on my boobs to help me cross the street, many will fail to recognise this as sexual harassment, says Jasmin Thien
Sionna Hurley-O’Kelly reflects on societal expectations, social faux-pas and self-confidence
When experiencing depression, Christopher Hodges explains the failures he faced in the schooling system
Amel Elleily argues that the Union is an institution hostile to marginalised students
June Events
Film & TV Editor Rebecca Stoll reflects on her experience of Magdalene College’s June event
Long Read
In light of the Roe vs Wade ruling, an anonymous student recounts her abortion and criticises uninformed narratives
Features investigates
Erik Olsson and Hannah Gillott complete a night shift with the Christian Union, handing out sandwiches to club goers outside Revolution
Cambridge University has a cop mentality
Monkeypox’s fine line: lessons from our past
English Literature is not a ‘dead-end’ degree
The future is nuclear
Jude Jones
Messaging must target the queer community without assigning blame, says Jude Jones
Politics
Starmer broke all ten of the pledges made during his leadership bid – here’s how
Joel Penrose
Columnist Joel Penrose elucidates why nuclear excludes the Global South
Sam Hudson
The potential Tory leader’s proposals are counterproductive, argues Sam Hudson
YAN-YI LEE
What kinds of foreign language capital does the UK need in the post-Brexit era?
BELLA CROSS
The prospect of a government that is explicitly anti-trans is a terrifying reality, says Bella Cross
Tête-à-tête
Should a year abroad be exclusive to those studying MML, or is it time that it becomes open to all?
Spotlight On My Subject
There is no ‘right way’ to enter an industry, says Famke Veenstra-Ashmore
Stormy Daniels on motherhood, our sexless generation and voting for Trump
William Dalrymple on the British Empire and the East India Company
Varsity sat down with the former Chief Medical Officer and Master of Trinity College since October 2019, Dame Sally Davies
VARSITY ALUMNI
As India approaches 75 years of independence, Taneesha Datta sits down with historian and former Varsity Editor-in-Chief William Dalrymple
Four years after news of her sexual encounter with then-president Donald Trump broke, Stormy Daniels reveals how the affair continues to affect her life now
Ramya Vishwanath speaks with the the students from Fitzwilliam College behind Write For Earth, a movement that aims to use people’s experiences to communicate the severity of climate change through their writing
Interview
Lotte Brundle sat down with Thomas Brodie-Sangster to chat all things acting, advice, and his new role in the Sex Pistols’ biopic Pistol
Three months on from her return to Britain, Aoife O’Driscoll asks how Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is adjusting to life back at home
Sharing her life on YouTube since 2017, Paige gives an insight into life behind the scenes
Freddie Poser used to run Cambridge’s Liberal Democrats’ club; now he’s trying to get more houses built
Interview
Sara Sioufi interviews Stephen Webb who plays Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show
Pint-pulling with Caitlin Jenner and making Stormzy cheese sandwiches: meet the Union’s barman
Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explores how dogs can offer a less invasive and cuter alternative to swab-based tests
After last week’s reveal of the first images from the telescope, Tom Howarth explains what else is on the horizon
With recent heatwaves becoming more intense and more frequent, Tom Howarth considers whether we are on track to reach the targets set out by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sambhavi Sneha Kumar, Julia Dabrowska and Emily Sissons on their favourite pieces of research from this academic year
Tom Howarth explains the science behind the latest potential renewable energy source
Vyas Burra weighs up the pros and cons of private space travel
Alessandra Rey explores how she has come to terms with her own existence in our complex world
Tom Howarth explains the significance of the recent progress in black hole imaging
Sarah Abbas discusses the brain chemistry and physiology behind our fleeting crushes
One of the deadliest diseases does not just affect humans
Alessandra Rey lists eco-friendly products she’s used for a greener approach to cleaning your student digs
Feature
Four editors-turned-alumni say their goodbyes to Cambridge and the paper
Satirical Review
After a seething review from The Tab, we sent one of our own correspondents to the scene
The Beverage Report
Sam Stern reviews Trinity’s college bar
Review
Lara Poole shares an underrated Cambridge pit stop: the Kettle’s Yard café
Recommendation
Varsity’s guide to the city’s teeniest public art. To be enjoyed with a pal, a partner, a parent or a pet!
Makeup sans a bunny’s pain isn’t hard or expensive – Alessandra Rey offers a few tips
Sam Aldersey-Williams suggests that you can burst the Cambridge bubble by visiting Hot Numbers’ spiritual home
Follow the link for a 5-minute meditation designed to help you through the stress of Easter term.
Interview
His art has been displayed at MoMA, his films screened at the Berlinale. But in this interview, Kenyan filmmaker, artist and musician Jim Chuchu wonders what it means to decolonise his biography
Artists' Spotlight
Arts Editor Esmé Kenney discusses the relevance of Rego’s work in today’s climate
Exhibition Review
After an unsatisfying visit to a subpar Affordable Art Fair, Zoe Zhang checks out its brazenly unaffordable counterpart
Exhibition
Vulture Editor Famke Veenstra-Ashmore reviews the Fitzwilliam Museum’s latest exhibition
Exhibition Review
The ongoing exhibition at Wolfson College raises pertinent questions about the relationships between nature and the human race, writes Gabriel Humphreys
In his final public art column, Tom Ward shows how the best inspiration can sometimes come from looking beyond the land
Review
As The Mays celebrates its 30th anniversary, Margherita Volpato reviews its latest edition
Exhibition
Arts Editors Esmé Kenney and Zoe Zhang reflect on their visit to the recent exhibition held at Robinson College
Short Story
Joseph Sparke shares his short story about two childhood friends and their mysterious neighbour
Photography
Alex Parnham-Cope explores trans experience and identity within students’ safe spaces in Cambridge University
FASHION NEWS
Fashion Editors Anna Chan and Kasia Truscott pay homage to the legendary Japanese designer and his signature pleat-loving legacy
Investigation
Nafisa Mahmood delves into why fewer people are turning to American Vogue than ever before
COLUMN
Working class influence over high fashion does not signify a reclaiming of power over taste, argues Alicia Powell
FASHION HEROES
Freya Beard takes an in depth look at the ingenious surrealism of Elsa Schiaparelli’s whimsical designs
Fashion Heroes
Yen Min Ting delves into the unique and whimsical style of Youtuber Mina Le
Fashion Editor Sarah Abbas takes a satirical look at the fashion choices made by the Varsity team
FASHION WEEK
All things risqué and romantic were top of the agenda for this season’s collections. Take a look at the highlights with Fashion Editor, Kasia Truscott
WATCH LIST
Whether you’re looking to indulge in fashion’s on-screen fantasies or dive a little deeper into fashion history, Varsity’s Fashion Editors have got you covered
STREET STYLE
With a disposable camera in one hand and a drink in the other, Alicia Powell showcases some of the best outfits on display at this year’s event
Investigation
Nafisa Mahmood delves into the world of Ugly Betty and what we can learn from her eccentric style
ANALYSIS
Audrey Fu analyses how setting and location are used to explore themes of loss and grief in Drive My Car
Review
Reuben J Brown reviews Panah Panai’s Hit the Road and suggests that the roadtrip film takes you along for a jolting ride
Review
Vulture delivers its verdict on the much discussed fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things
Opinion
After watching the 2022 re-release of the 1982 ‘The Thing’, Daisy Cox feels nostalgic for the horrifying success of practical effects and laments the overuse of CGI in modern horror
Feature
It is a hot week in May, and Anjeli Chapman is attending the 75th Cannes Film Festival; in this piece, she writes about seeing the misogyny portrayed in ‘Men’ (2022) reflected in the world around her
Review
Katie Kasperson argues that it is Austin Butler who steals the show in Baz Luhrmann’s stunning but divisive biopic of the King
Review
Film & TV Editor Rebecca Stoll argues that Steven Moffat’s reimagining of The Time Traveler’s Wife fails to migrate its source material to 2022
Dream Double Features
In her third ‘Dream Double Features’, Columnist Abby Reeves turns to city street life in Daguérreotypes and City of Contrasts
Mollie McCarthy-Evans analyses why the Star Wars ending is so satisfying
Review
Daisy Cox reflects on the recent Top Gun: Maverick and suggests that the film’s commitment to the ‘laddish’ tones of its original almost makes it a plane crash
Songs to soothe: On lessons learned from live music throughout a year at Cambridge
Discussion
Jasmine Hearn reflects on the connection between younger audiences and artists who, both older and wiser, impart their knowledge through music
Review
Varsity’s Single Review returns with Georgie Atkinson and Daniel Hilton writing about some of their stand-out singles which have been recently released
Commentary
In his last column for the term, Daniel Starkey reflects on the aged, yet timeless beauty of vinyl albums and their impact on the listening experience
Review
Editor Jacob Tucker reviews the third studio album from Swedish post-punk group Viagra Boys 4.5 stars
Music Editor Daniel Hilton investigates the philosophy of the funk band Vulfpeck and argues that the band encapsulates what music is truly about – joy
Review
Georgie Atkinson reviews Barry Can’t Swim’s latest EP, More Content 4 Stars
Jermaine Lawal-Adewale argues that the singer-songwriter delivers a masterclass in plurality as he navigates his way through heartbreak on his sophomore album
Playlist
Josh Osman and Sarah Abbas delve into the tunes that create the perfect ambience for a ‘sad girl summer’
Live Review
Music Editor Daniel Hilton reviews JAYNE, Quasar, Temor, and The Ilfords at their recent gig at The Portland Arms
Review
Music Editor Josephine Olayebo reviews the awe-inspiring musical performance of Jacob Collier at his first Cambridge gig
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss, go to Fringe
One giant step for man, one step back for Space Mystery
Hate the sin, love the sinner
“Every history supervisor needs to see this show”: Horrible Herstories review 
Review
Sheamol Obeda thought the production ‘lacks the storytelling element these pieces of work have to showcase’
Review
Sheamol Obeda reviews Living with Sin at the Edinburgh Fringe
Review
In this two-woman sketch show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we are shown what it truly means to be a girlboss, writes Lotte Brundle
FRINGE REVIEW
A wholesome, twin-focused sketch show gets a stellar rating from Sheamol Obeda
Review
Sheamol Obeda reviews Blue & Pip, a play produced by Cambridge students, at the Edinburgh Fringe
cambridge at the fringe
Sheamol Obeda reviews Dirty Laundry, a sketch-show which explores the ups and downs of house sharing
Cambridge at the Fringe
In the first of a series of reviews of Cambridge produced shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sheamol Obdea reviews Horrible Herstories
Review
Tinuke Craig’s reworking of August Wilson’s play impresses Sanah Kashyap
Feature
Ella Shattock seeks absolution for her Broadway ignorance in the confessional box with Ms Streisand
Fringe Interview
Sionna Hurley-O’Kelly interviews the team behind Amy Lever’s Life Before the Line
In defence of Scott McTominay
It’s Her Game too: U’s Ladies are on the up
Le Tour 2022: A Renaissance of Racing
OPINION
A love letter to Scott McTominay, from Maverick Fraser
Matt Bryan presents a cycling saga on why the 2022 Tour de France was one to remember
CAMBRIDGE UNITED
Ben Phillips takes us through the exciting recent developments in the women’s side of Cambridge United
Feature
Gemma Jacobson describes how the Lionesses have strengthened her everlasting love for football
Opinion
Abbie Hastie produces some new perspectives on the implications of the Lionesses’ win for women’s football in the UK
FEATURE
Varsity starts its inaugural FPL league in order to test the hypothesis from Ben Conway’s previous article
CAMBRIDGE UNITED
“What we’ve done’s fine but our story isn’t finished yet”
The novel fundraising idea smashes target and raises £2400 for Ukraine
Opinion
Ayushman Nath explores the debate surrounding raucous fan behaviour in Formula One
STUDENT SUCCESS
A total of six gold medals were won by current University rowers and alumni last weekend
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