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News in Brief
A light-hearted round-up of this week’s stories, from botched ballots to making learning addictive
Ofqual described the errors in A- and AS-level physics papers as ‘unacceptable’
Goldhill, reported earlier this month to have kissed and touched a student without consent, denies the additional allegations
Dr Chris Kelly was also away from College for two weeks in Michaelmas
Fudan University, whose constitution includes a ‘pledge to follow the Communist Party’s leadership’, will donate £10m to Fitz over three years
Directors of studies were not told that the classics professor had been accused of sexual misconduct
Joss Heddle-Bacon speaks with the Green Party leader about common sense, scrutiny and if his vision stacks up
Joss Heddle-Bacon chats with pop-rap royalty about British soft power, booking Bad Bunny, and the death of the club
Interview
Mary Anna Im chats with the Snuts before their gig at the Corn Exchange
The death of the guilty pleasure
Is the future in philanthropy, or is the Uni selling out?
May ball committees owe their workers respect
I’m keeping the em dash
Juliette Berry
Juliette Berry argues that we should bring back the art of doing nothing
Navya Sharma Tyagali
Navya Sharma Tyagali argues that Cambridge must take responsibility for creating an environment that facilitates sexual misconduct
Beth Wade
Beth Wade scrutinises the treatment of student workers at Cambridge
Head-to-head
Calum Murray and Duncan Paterson go head-to-head over the ethics of the university accepting Chris Rokos’s £190 million donation
Ben Lubitsh
Ben Lubitsh analyses the recent Wireless controversy from the perspective of a Jewish student
Ruby Livingston
Ruby Livingston re-examines the opposition to AI, arguing that it’s rooted in legitimate political concern
Land Economy – what’s that?
Hyper-productive or healthy? The rise of wellness culture at Cambridge
The hidden harms of college stereotypes 
The rise of the June Event 
Amelie Rothwell talks to students who used to be locals about what the town-gown divide really means
Frida Bradbrook talks to students about how periods impact their time at the University
Beth Lee investigates how perceptions of land economy contrast the reality
Eleanor Baldwin asks event presidents why colleges are seeking alternatives to May Balls
Francesca Evans weighs up student, professor and influencer perspectives on Cambridge’s unique wellness culture
Beth Lee talks to the presidents of student societies about how they juggle their role and their degree
Mimi Ronson explores the general fog that surrounds student knowledge of the kidneys
Francesca Evans delves into the diverse ways students save money amid inflation and college limitations
Commercial Feature
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Meet the founder of Cambridge’s ADHD society
Quickfire
Rosalind Howell discusses Cambridge life and all things ADHD with Anna-Theresa Munt
Joss Heddle-Bacon speaks with the Green Party leader about common sense, scrutiny and if his vision stacks up
Joss Heddle-Bacon chats with pop-rap royalty about British soft power, booking Bad Bunny, and the death of the club
Jan Maciejewski discusses Adam Macqueen’s journey to acting editor of the best-selling magazine
Rosalind Howell speaks to Dr Meinou Simmons about current issues in mental health
Giovanni Lacroix talks with the chess commentator about the impact of social media and esports on the age-old game
How concerned should you be about meningitis B?
Where science and international collaboration collide
Jessica Adams explains the spread and symptoms of the recent meningitis B outbreak
Pooja Gada speaks to the superheroes using technology to tackle the climate crisis
Research Roundup
Dhruv Shenai discusses the latest scientific research
Interview
Bibi Boyce speaks to Dr Sarah Williams about her work at CERN, the largest particle physics laboratory in the world
Ruby Jackson dives into the biology behind TikTok’s favourite buzzword
Ellie Davies explores the science of sex determination, and whether it’s as random as we think
Let’s climb walls, not just career ladders
The punt of no return
The real victim of the year abroad
Ask Auntie Alice: Balls, boys and boredom
Trial + Error
Putting her mind and body to the test, Ruby Randall explores what lies behind the trending sport
Feature
Lily Forster laments the loss of her MML friends to the year abroad
Ellie Buckley ponders her time in Cambridge while floating on a punt
review
Finn Costello O’Reilly and Luke Hall take on Cambridge’s newest Chinese restaurant
Agony Aunt
Auntie Alice is here to help with your Easter woes
Feature
As we prepare for the drive back to Cambridge, Lauren Cuthbertson reminisces on road trips past
The paradox of literature
What to expect from The Mays 34
The Cambridge cult-ure
Art-ificially aesthetic
Review
Isabel Adair discusses the issue of originality in Ali Smith’s latest novel Glyph
Opinion
Katy Wong explores reading for her degree versus for pleasure
Interview
Ludovica De Lorenzo sits down with the Editors-in-Chief of The Mays 34
Opinion
Ollie Liversedge experiences literary archives as their own kind of art
Opinion
Beatrice Tharme explores how literary culture and Cambridge culture are intertwined
Review
Mia Apfel reviews the meeting of past and present in a new exhibition
How to manipulate your Vinted algorithm 
Jasmine Bahal shows us how to master the art of curating the perfect Vinted feed
Flossie Bullion gets to know the colour black a little better
Arushi Dattani explains why the jumpsuit can be one of the most exciting pieces in any wardrobe
Scarlett Prunty shares her top tips for navigating springtime weather and its accompanying wardrobes
Feature
Matilda Billinge explains how the power of fashion helped to transform Addison Rae’s identity
Guide
Minnie Peters unpacks her makeup bag and builds you the ideal everyday beauty routine
Films short and strange
The Drama needs a bit more drama 
Interview
Ethan Daws interviews student filmmakers Frankie Browne and Amelia Hunt on their short film project
Feature
Dara Osinowo reflects on how you can find support through collaborative viewing as she departs from university
Review
Hilary Lau analyses the film currently stirring the cultural pot
Opinion
Idil Longe reflects on the artistic merits of vlogging
Opinion
Daniella Adetoye sets the record straight with her favourite film of the year
Opinion
Heidi Lewis re-evaluates various cinematic attempts to adapt classic texts
A night of nostalgia like never before
A pop fan’s night at the orchestra
On Cam FM and confidence boosts
To buy or not to buy: Record Store Day 2026
Review
Caitlin Newman reviews Nostalgia, the live band that synchronise noughties sound like no other
Francis McCabe takes you through the sounds of the Together Alliance march against the far right
Interview
Mary Anna Im chats with the Snuts before their gig at the Corn Exchange
Interview
Efe Imoyin-Omene witnesses Varsity music alum and saxophone virtuoso, Jack Marley, in action
Feature
Millie Wooler on the record collector’s Christmas
Guide
Jemima Peterson takes you through five concept albums you’ll likely not have heard and of and likely never forget
Embracing ephemerality and the timelessness of theatre 
From trapeze to theatre
Send in the clown costumes
Staging Shakespeare at the altar 
Opinion
Barney Sayburn offers insight into one of theatre’s most iconic yet artistically uneasy aspects
Opinion
Millie Wooler defends the finite nature of theatre
Feature
Daisy Simpson takes a look at the styling of Twelfth Night‘s clown, Feste
Interview
Following its run at Cambridge, Daphne Stavride speaks with the producer and director of this visionary musical
Feature
Lauren Quinn considers what makes the chapel perfect for performing Shakespeare
Preview
Ahead of the debut of Barnum. Booth. Lincoln., Josh Pritchard speaks with writer Kaely Michels-Gualtieri
Beyond the academics: previewing Easter term’s Varsity fixtures
The Boat Race: What does it take to win?
Sam Ho looks ahead to this upcoming term’s Varsity matches
Sam Ho catches up with Cambridge’s last Test cricketer to discuss his life after sport
Tristan Sykes delves into the preparation and selection process for the Varsity Boat Races
Captain's Corner
Sam Ho speaks to BJJ Blues co-captains Jay Vasireddy and Harry Marsh
Sam Ho reflects on Cambridge’s hotly contested sporting term
Eve Nicholls goes behind the scenes of Wilder Fight Night with its founder Sal Sinawi
Head-to-head
Is the future in philanthropy, or is the Uni selling out?
Calum Murray and Duncan Paterson go head-to-head over the ethics of the university accepting Chris Rokos’s £190 million donation