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Controversial professor Jordan Peterson to return to Cambridge after being disinvited in 2019 
Colleges accused of exploiting temporary contract supervisors
Outrage at Medwards President’s fertility comments 
Atkins will speak about life in prison and the need for reform to the penal system
Stephen Toope told Varsity that the country’s links to the use of Pegasus spyware prompted the University to reconsider the proposal
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The move comes 40 years after women were first offered academic places at the College
The English Professor had her invitation to speak to civil servants taken away after Guido Fawkes uncovered ‘racist’ tweets from earlier this year
Among the critics was the first traveller to graduate from Cambridge, Zoah Hedges-Stock, who said that she “is ashamed that this is my college”
It’s been alleged that the Foreign Office ‘lent on’ Cambridgeshire Police to halt the investigation to avoid diplomatic embarrassment
Varsity gives you the rundown on some lighter news as we enter the second week of term
Research shows rise in disability hate crimes in Cambridgeshire, with reports of both violent and online abuse increasing over the past year
EU undergraduates are no longer eligible for home fee status, with most now paying the same rates as other international students
Almost half of supervisions are delivered by “gig economy” workers without proper contracts, research suggests
Tales of a broke, brown babysitter
Mourning the mature women’s college
Cambridge University is letting down its most vulnerable students
Stop asking women for their body count
Lucy Cavendish student Natalie Abbott reflects on the changes to her college
Nabiha Ahmed reflects on how her job as a summer nanny has been an opportunity to learn and teach about different socio-economic backgrounds
On World Mental Health Day, Niall Prior reflects on his experience of living with anxiety
Anna Trowby writes on her struggles with mental health during her time at Cambridge and the poor pastoral care she received from Fitzwilliam College
Bella Manfredi explores how imposter syndrome transcends the classroom, reflecting on its effects on her first year at Cambridge
Oliver Bramley recounts his experiences dealing with body dysmorphia
Double Take
Columnist Ceci Browning won’t let her dual Oxford/Cambridge identity leave her feeling blue, instead redefining what it means to feel at ‘home’
Lucy Hill grapples with her fear of losing touch with her native language
Letters to Freshers
The Features team share the advice they would give if they had a chance to speak to their first year selves
Double Take
On growing up and apart and the importance of giving your friends space in order to preserve everyone’s happiness
Aatqa Arham reflects on her multicultural identity and her journey to accepting her accent and all it represents
Commercial Feature
How social media challenged Compulsory Heterosexuality and gave lesbians a fresh start
Medwards or Moordale?
Virginity testing: is the end in sight?
The Black Advisory Hub: new, needed & never finished
Emaan Ullah
The two institutions have more in common than you might think
Olivia Millard
So-called ‘virginity testing’ has been and still is practised globally, under a myriad of pretences: to erroneously confirm female virtue, police female bodies, behaviour and character. Olivia Millard explores the most recent shift in attitudes towards female bodily rights, as the Indonesian army announce an intention to end the practice of ‘virginity testing’
Tyra Amofah-Akardom
Tyra Amofah-Akardom reflects on the process of creating the Black Advisory Hub launched this year, which was designed to support Black students at Cambridge
Reuben Brown
Reuben Brown discusses the recent Insulate Britain protests and the need to adequately insulate British housing
Maia Walker
Maia Walker argues that Brexit has irreparably damaged the UK’s modern languages degrees
Megan Byrom
Megan Byrom argues that the effective ban on abortions in Texas is more in line with the global picture than we want to recognise
Scarlett Croft
=Scarlett Croft argues how survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence are repeatedly victim-blamed, denied holistic support, and retraumatised by reporting systems
Aimee Hallsworth
Aimee Hallswoth argues that our current short term understanding of self-care practices fall short in tackling our long term problems
Nora Redmond
In the wake of OnlyFans’ ban and U-turn on sexually explicit content, Nora Redmond explores the spectrum of attitudes towards the sex industry, advocating for body positivity and safe working environments for sex workers
Anonymous student
Meet the Cambridge Grads behind Swop
I crossed the Mediterranean in search of safety. This is my story.
‘It’s a privilege to be at the helm of an institution so important’: An exclusive interview with Vice-Chancellor Stephen Toope
Juliette Guéron-Gabrielle speaks with Zain Alabidin Al Khatr and his translator Lorga Borges de Souza about Zain’s journey from Sudan to Germany and the inhumanity he faced along the way. This is Zain’s story, as told through his translator.
In an exclusive interview with Varsity, the Vice-Chancellor discusses university relations with the UAE, widening access, and navigating criticism
Sophia Arora and Rebecca McNeill discuss creating Swop, an app for Cambridge friendship groups to mix, with Interviews Editor Juliette Guéron-Gabrielle
Nick Bartlett and Isabel Sebode sit down with Keir Bradwell to discuss the changes being made to the society’s elections, culture, and outreach efforts
Ella Betts shares her experience of surviving and overcoming homelessness and abuse with Caitlin Reilly
Alice LC speaks to Luke Wright, a poet, about his upcoming show “The Remains of Logan Dankworth”
The Brazilian scientist who discovered, with her team, that the Amazon no longer was a carbon sink, discusses her research with Interviews Editor Juliette Guéron-Gabrielle
Arianna Muñoz and popular youtuber Izzy discuss her videos, dedicated to women in Hollywood
Ming Kit Wong sits down with Frank Hermann from Selwyn catering to talk about his Hungarian background and life in Cambridge
Sandaleen Qaiser discusses the connective powers of poetry in the pandemic year with Homerton’s first Poet-in-Residence, Dr Mariah Whelan
Music as a medicine
Five unexpected ways your exercise routine could be changing your body
In this piece, Science Editor Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explores how exercise can shape key parameters in the body
In this article, Aneesah Bari explores the power of music and how music therapy can benefit individuals in a range of different settings.
In this piece, Tungsten Tang explores the history and background to our use of concrete in society, delving into the problems that have arisen and the future implications.
Cambridge SU Ethical Affairs Campaign argues we need to take a stand against the University — which is divested, dirty and in denial
Nieve Brydges explores why getting down and dirty in the digital world may not be as easy as it seems
With the idea of commercial space travel becoming more and more prevalent, Rebecca Siddall explores the history of space travel and considers the possible threats posed to society by billionaire-driven space travel
Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explains the evolutionary purpose of melanin production in the skin, and discusses why treatments to lighten the skin can have serious long term effects
In this issue of Cambridge Spotlight, Science Editor Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explains a revolutionary new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers of the University of Cambridge to predict whether or not certain patients will go on to develop dementia.
Affan Iqbal explains how carbon markets work and where they still fall short
Cambridge Spotlight
Emily Sissons explores how researchers at the University of Cambridge are searching for new drugs to treat Covid-19
Reflecting on her history of giving things up, Lifestyle Editor Ellie Wilson argues that sometimes quitting can be a good thing
Immy Rowe shares some advice on how to overcome anxiety and make the most of your time as a fresher
The AskVulture team talk balance, trying new things and imposter syndrome as the start of the new academic year approaches
Lifestyle Editor Amy Howell explores how bullet journalling can benefit a busy Cambridge schedule
An anonymous student discusses the binary ideas of class that are prevalent in Cambridge and explores what happens when you don’t fit the mould.
Rhiannon Warren explores her experience of going to university in her hometown.
Neve Atkinson reflects on the relationship between her queer identity and her childhood and University room decor.
Ceci Browning explores how, in the world of dating, a one night stand may exist but a two night stand does not.
After becoming overwhelmed by technology during the pandemic, Alexander Aldrick discusses his experience with taking a “dopamine detox”.
Amy MacGinley discusses her experience of facing rejection, and explores the best way to move on
Train Rat: A Short Story
Priyanka Voruganti shares a short story about a girl struggling to cope with the aftermath of sexual assault
Arts columnist Shona Whelan explores the use of dialect in The Mill on the Floss and what this reveals about class, education and independence
Margherita Volpato explores the zine scene in Cambridge and how it encapsulates the student experience
The Arts team give you a run down of their top culture picks right on time for the start of term
Interview
Arts editors Famke Veenstra-Ashmore and Emma Hulse review Charlie Echo, a novel inspired by the Cambridge Footlights, alongside interviewing its filmmaker author.
Rosalind Moran reviews this year’s Cambridge Shakespeare Festival
Zoe Turoff details the artistic profile of Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander
Anna Piper-Thompson recounts the loss of a childhood literary favourite, considering the impact of its loss on her as a reader
Ellie Wilson examines her relationship with art, and the comfort it can provide in times of stress and anxiety
Arts Editor Famke Veenstra-Ashmore explores the cultural significance of a literary trope which has frustrated and excited us for millennia.
On wardrobe anxiety
The Eternal Relevance of Religious Clothing
Banning fur in fashion does not deserve our praise
Get the Tory Look: Boris and his chums with house of commons chic
Fashion columnist Eleanor Antoniou explores the all-too-familiar plight and pressures of choosing what to wear in the morning
After Kering’s recent announcement, Alice Boud argues that fashion’s new ethical approaches are too little, too late
Furthering her series on the relationship between religion and fashion, columnist Eliane Bedu explores the continuing history of religious clothing
In the next instalment of her ‘Love Jesus, but make it fashion’ series, columnist Eliane Bedu explores how the religious symbol is used in fashion
Interviews
Sorrel Fenelon speaks to Sol Escobar about how her non-profit is helping rebuild the wardrobes of female refugees
Fashion Columnist Eleanor Antoniou highlights the performative and selective feminism of fast fashion brands
In response to the New York Times’ recent article, the Varsity team pays homage to their favourite totes
Fashion Editor Muhammad Syed sits down with writer Otamere Guobadia to discuss literature, fashion, and how they serve as guiding philosophies for life
Anna Chan reflects on the evolution of the punk movement, from a subversive ideology to a palatable aesthetic, and discusses how countercultures often lose their sincerity once they enter the mainstream
Crunchyroll and Funimation Merger: What does it mean for workers and consumers?
The generation that loved Beavis and Butthead
Exploring black cinematic narratives
For Black History Month, Anika Kaul promotes an increased knowledge of and exposure to black cinematic narratives beyond the mainstream
Feature
As the first instalment in a three-part series, Sophia Johanson gives us an introduction to the San Sebastian International Film Festival
Tom Howlett evokes pure ’90s nostalgia in this astute analysis of the relationship between the decade’s general culture and its parody in TV shows
In this moving review, Rosa Phelps takes us through the emotional and cinematic wonders of Macqueen’s ‘Supernova’
Film&TV Editor Magdalena Gabrysiak talks to the president of the Cambridge University Film Association about ways to get involved in student filmmaking and the future of cinema
Georgia Finucane discusses her ever-changing, complicated relationship with the iconic director’s work.
Columnist Ellie Etches discusses the upcoming merger between Crunchyroll and Funimation, commenting on controversies and concerns regarding their viewers and employees
Review
Elliot Aitken investigates whether Disney’s latest attempt to turn a theme park ride into a feature film has succeeded
Arianna Muñoz tells the story of her relationship with the silver screen and explains why the cinema is so much more than a place to watch movies
Arianna Muñoz recommends four films for each of your literary and aesthetic moods
Sam Fender is the voice of “generation austerity” in latest album Seventeen Going Under
Steve Hackett live review: take a little trip back…
If This Was A Movie: The rise of the visual album
Review: Fontaines DC live at the Corn Exchange 
Sianna King explores the latest projects from Halsey and Kacey Musgraves, using them as case studies to chronologise the rise of the visual album and discuss the broader implications for music’s future
In his sophomore album, Sam Fender reflects the political disillusionment and insecurity of working-class youths in his Northern hometown, writes Meg Byrom
Uma Suri enjoys the energy and slick performance of Fontaines DC at their latest Cambridge gig
Music Editor Maddy Fisher chats with musician Self Esteem about prioritising pleasure, the joy of dance, and hating the word “indie”.
Laura Lenkiewicz praises Little Simz for the ambition and emotional depth of latest album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Leeza Isaeva reviews the debut album ‘You Signed Up For This’ from Sheeran-protégé Maisie Peters, commending Peters for her emotional versatility and sharp lyricism
To mark its 50th anniversary, Josh Osman retrospectively reviews the critically acclaimed ‘Blue’ album by Joni Mitchell
Euphoric single “Silk Chiffon” reminds Neve Atkinson of the importance of having queer joy reflected in music
Music Editors Maddy Fisher and Matthew Cavallini curate a playlist with the perfect song for every moment of your Freshers’ Week
Sianna King reviews the latest concept album from beloved country singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson
Queen Anne is a tense Shakespearean portrait of the eponymous queen
Attrition has heart and a strong political message 
Bricks and Mortality review: a brooding, tragic horror
Cabaret: Adaptation and Alteration on Stage
In the first of a two part series on Cabaret adaption, casting and revival, Tom Chandler traces the themes of Cabaret through its many iterations
Review
Theatre Editor Stanley Lawson reviews this week’s ADC lateshow, the student written ‘Attrition’
Attempting to clear out the infamous Historical Hotel, Martha (Maria Telnikoff) notices there’s something wrong with the house, in this play by Jonathan Powell
Jasmine Regan Feldman reviews Helen Edmundson’s ‘Queen Anne’ 4 stars
Back at the college where it began, Monday’s Wolfson Howler was a night of promising young talent buoyed by a generous audience
Preview
Assistant Director Emma Robinson previews Queen Anne through the lens of the work of its costume team
Preview
Joe Folley previews Attrition, this week’s ADC Lateshow
Preview
Writer Jonathan Powell previews his new play Bricks and Mortality, which runs at the Corpus Playroom this week
Arts Editor Famke Veenstra-Ashmore reviews the Week 0 Corpus Mainshow, Mike Bartlett’s ‘Bull’
Co-Producer Noura Ezaz-Nikpay previews Mike Bartlett’s ‘Bull’, which runs at the Corpus Playroom this week
Sports fans face moral breaking point
Navigating the growing toxicity of gym culture
The underrated art of bodybuilding
City’s move to Sawston nears completion
Sarah Walton-Smith discusses her experience of seeing detrimental fitness ‘advice’ on social media
Local Football
Cambridge’s non-league football side are expecting to settle into their new home during the early months of next year
Alexander Grantham asks whether it’s possible to be an ethical sports fan in the modern era of “sportswashing”
University Sport
Cambridge played host to Bristol in their first match of the new BUCS season at Grange Road earlier this afternoon (13/10)
Zakariyya Ali explains how he fell in love with the sport, as well as touches on his own gym experience
Jack Wadding questions whether the decision not to broadcast Saturday 3pm games should be a thing of the past
University Sport
Cambridge welcomed Oxford in three different sports, enjoying a largely successful two days of competition
Local Football
The U’s narrowly triumphed over their local rivals on Wednesday evening (29/09)
Following the first two weeks of fixtures, Tom Bullivant speculates about what the rest of the campaign holds in store for supporters
Sportspeople of Cambridge
As part of Varsity’s new “Sportspeople of Cambridge” series, Neve Kennedy discusses her recently discovered love for ‘jogging’ and the experience of balancing it with a philosophy degree
