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Cambridge alumnus fatally shot in Chicago
Breaking: MMLL and HML finalists given ‘safety net’ for 2021 exams
New report tracks Michaelmas Covid-19 spread among Cambridge students
The report by Cambridge SU claims that the DRC is critically underfunded and at ‘breaking point’
All fourth-year MMLL and HML undergraduates who were classed in second year will be eligible for the plans, according to a department email sent out this afternoon
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The accreditation means staff of the University will receive a minimum hourly payment of £9.50
The report discovered that a small number of outbreaks led to most infections at the University, but found little transmission between students and the local Cambridge community
The letter argues that the language used by the University only includes students with pre-existing mental health challenges, and risks overlooking other students vulnerable to such challenges
The sanctions for breaching College Covid-19 rules range from a £40 fine to potential withdrawal of residence for the remainder of the academic year
The announcement of a remote Lent Term prompted the delay to ensure the withholding of rent will not pose a disciplinary risk to a minority of students
The fund was named after Mairi Hurrell
The new access programme will support 20 Year 12 students from low-income backgrounds through their university application by providing mentoring from students and an outreach team
Cambridge alumni Yiran Fan was tragically killed on 9th January in a shooting spree in Chicago
Places and People: How lockdown has made me reflect on Cambridge
To Sleep or Not to Sleep
Why I Stopped Shaving
Wassailing into the New Year
Reflecting on her personal relationship with sleep, Rowena Field explores the culture of stress-related insomnia
Bertie Broomfield contemplates on how the people he has met at Cambridge have shaped his experiences
Lotte Brundle reflects on female body hair after one particular discussion with her brother
In order to celebrate a newfound sense of connection with nature, Lola Rose Wood embraces an ancient pagan ritual.
Deputy Features Editor Akshata Kapoor writes about the relevance of conventional western love stories to her Indian upbringing
Deputy Features Editor Isabella Addo reflects on how choosing to be vulnerable changed her life
An anonymous student discusses their search for a job and a new home after graduation
Katie Chambers explores how her feelings of patriotism and national identity changed during 2020.
Scarlet Rowe reflects on the expectations tied up in the act of gift-giving.
An anonymous student writes about being a victim of sexual assault and reflects on their decision to file a complaint as a student at Cambridge
Jules Graham talks about how her perception of Paris was changed by some negative experiences and new realisations on her year abroad
“You probably can conquer Cambridge alone, but then you’re unlikely to remember it fondly’ an anonymous past student reflects on their experiences at Cambridge and the relationships they had with their peers.
Commercial Feature
Julian Assange avoiding extradition is right, but do not construe this as a victory for press freedom
Editorial: Russell Group student newspapers for no-detriment policy
“Will auld acquaintance be forgot?” The impact of Brexit on the case for Scottish independence
Political violence isn’t a ‘both sides’ issue
Gaby Vides
As Varsity‘s Lent 2021 Editors, we stand with the editors of student newspapers at the 24 Russell Group universities, united against the Russell Group’s recent statement on ‘no detriment’ policies
Ruairidh Maclean
Ruairidh Maclean looks at the difficulties associated with the SNP’s Rejoin policy now that the UK has left the EU.
Jed Asemota
Jed Asemota believes the danger posed by violence isn’t the same on both sides of the political spectrum and shouldn’t be treated as such.
Talal Hangari
Talal Hangari cautions that we must not view the decision not to extradite Assange as a triumph for investigative journalism and press freedom.
Opinion
Lara Brown reflects on the unprecedented Capitol putsch, arguing that it exposes double standards and hypocrisies among Trump’s supporters.
Josh Jones
Josh Jones argues that the similarities between last week’s riots and the violent unrest during the fall of the Roman Republic show the pressing need for America to halt its descent into autocracy.
Joe Giles
Joe Giles argues that a return to the death penalty would be detrimental to the very fabric of our society.
Elizabeth Haigh
Deputy Editor Elizabeth Haigh argues from her own experiences with dissociation that we must pay due attention to lesser-known mental health conditions.
Jack Bailey
Jack Bailey argues that students who cannot access a fair education from home should be given the option to return to Cambridge.
Linus Uhlig
Linus Uhlig argues that the government must stop viewing teachers as expendable.
“Violence has become more fratricidal”: in conversation with Dr Kapila
Research Spotlight
Ming Kit Wong discusses Shruti Kapila’s research on fraternity and ‘the other’ in Indian political thought.
Clare Walsh speaks to Fabienne Marshall, Hannah Collins, and Ele Forsdyke about setting up Cambridge Creatives during lockdown, DM-ing Lenny Abrahamson, and bringing an exploration of ‘visual culture’ to Cambridge.
In the third article of our series exploring how governments across the world approached university policy this year, Victor Jack speaks to Denmark’s Minister for Higher Education and Science, Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen
Yan-Yi Lee speaks to Michael Devoldere, chief assistant to Flanders’ Minister of Education about its approach to Covid-19
Yan-Yi Lee discusses language education in UK secondary schools with Senior Lecturer Dr. Karen Forbes
In the inaugural article of our series exploring how education ministries across the world are handling the pandemic, Victor Jack talks unemployment, mental health and tuition fees with Matilda Ernkrans, Sweden’s Minister for Higher Education and Research
Juliette Guéron-Gabrielle speaks to UCL professor Heidi Mirza about the power of young people, the revolutionary potential of queering society and the road to decolonizing institutions.
Sophie Macdonald discusses Jaqui Cho and Yomna Zentani’s experiences with helping to found and expand the Rowan Williams Studentship, and the importance of spreading the stories of Rowan William scholars.
In the second installment of our series ‘Our New World’ on the lives of students in post-Covid-19 Cambridge, Ewan Woods and Alice LC speak to two undergraduates about their lockdown initiatives
Journalist Razia Iqbal speaks to Amy Walpole about leading one of RBG’s last interviews – and the peculiar presence of the legendary figure.
What is Life? A Crash Course to Autopoiesis
Celebrating five years of the Paris Agreement
We must not overlook the dark side of electric vehicles
Five years on from the Paris Agreement first being adopted, Selin Zeyrek explores its impact on global efforts to combat the climate crisis
Natalia Zdorovtsova explains how the theory of autopoiesis can give new insight into the nature of life
Jasmine Staples explains why neonicotinoid usage should be stopped.
Grace Blackshaw explores the environmental and ethical impacts of electric vehicle batteries.
Laura Ryan explains the origins of the new COVID variant and how it may shape the pandemic
Eilidh Rivers breaks down the mechanisms by which new mRNA viruses work, and discusses their efficacy and safety.
Following the recent collapse and closure of the Arecibo observatory, Jake Rose remembers its past contributions and why it is truly irreplaceable for the field of astrophysics
In light of the COVID outbreak, Shazia Absar gives an overview of contact tracing apps and the complications behind their usage
Orla Woodward discusses the government’s recent ban on advertising unhealthy food and explains why it is necessary from a scientific perspective.
Giulia Armiero considers whether herd immunity is a feasible strategy to combat COVID-19, and delves into the ethical concerns behind such an approach.
Growing Up with Two Dads
The Magic of Hygge- Beyond Candles, Hot Drinks, and Fluffy Socks
Scarlet Rowe talks about her experiences of fatherhood, and how having two dads has shaped her childhood
Advice
AskVulture answers any and all questions you may have about life, love, and beyond.
Varsity editor Gaby Vides talks about what female friendships mean to her, and how they have shaped her uni experience so far
Lifestyle columnist Agnes Ganet first stumbled across the concept of Hygge on Facebook, and since then, she hasn’t looked back
Lockdown has changed the face of friendships, possibly forever. As we approach the beginning of Lent term, Olivia Emily explores what friendship means to her.
Advice
From light-hearted asks about the best Zoom backgrounds for your new supervisor, to burning questions about long-distance relationships now entering their third lockdown (and everything in between), the team has got you covered.
Editor Georgina Buckle tells us exactly why, two weeks into 2021, she’s resolutely against resolutions
In seeking to answer the question of what ‘lifestyle’ exactly entails beyond talking about the weather and drinking tea, half of the Lifestyle editing team Scarlet Rowe talks us through a ‘day’ in her life
Anja Gogo explores her tricultural identity and how she manages to find pieces of home away from home
After the experience of spending Christmas in a deserted Cambridge, Fizzi Whale looks forward to this year, and hopes for better times ahead
Amber Nip leads us through an exhibition exploring the multifaceted use of paper in the art of Pablo Picasso.
Jessica Raja-Brown explores the Hindu goddess Kali as a symbol of resistance against British imperialism.
Natcha Ruamsanitwong reviews the first open-access issue of Scroope: Cambridge Architecture Journal
Interview
Vulture Editor Isabel Sebode talks with Tilda Butterworth about the role of The Cambridge Cult within the zine scene
Review
Anna Piper-Thompson reviews the curiosity of the ‘Alfred Wallis Rediscovered’ exhibition
Anna Begley describes the experience of launching Panoramic the Magazine in Michaelmas term 2020.
Interview
Harriet Loffler on celebrating BME women artists, radical inclusion, and data as a feminist strategy
Karolina Filova recommends an unexpectedly relevant online exhibition.
In her final column, Angharad Williams faces up to the complexities of loving and leaving your hometown
Caitlin Farrel reviews Nicola Maye Goldberg’s latest novel, a relationship-based thriller by the new generation of writers who cut their teeth on the internet
Regency reimagined: costumes in Netflix’s Bridgerton
Selling Sustainability: Navigating Greenwashing in Fashion
I Wish You Were Here: Saint-Laurent’s Review of 2020
Alexandra Zhirnova investigates how the term ‘sustainable’ has joined the ranks of marketable buzz words in a not-so-green industry.
Rana Rofifah breaks down the wardrobe in everybody’s favourite new period drama
Ashna Ahmad details the glamour, emotion and serenity of Saint-Laurent’s review of the year that shall never be forgotten.
Deputy Fashion Editor Claire Shenfield outlines the controversy around Vogue’s choice of cover for their issue celebrating Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
In response to recent pictures of Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles, Fashion Editor Martha French guides us through some of her favourite celeb couple looks
Interview
Fashion Editor Martha French speaks to a friend about her professional experiences in the beauty industry over the past year
Did one designer collection change everything, or did one designer collection reflect everything changing? Asks Fashion Editor Lara Zand
Obituary
Varsity‘s Fashion Editors pay tribute to the much-beloved French-Italian designer
Alexandra Zhirnova looks into the recent decline of the prep style – and how it’s coming back to haunt us.
Claudia Davey examines the consequences of the consumer culture surrounding Black Friday during a year of chaos
Supernatural and queerbaiting — The only thing truly spine-chilling was how Supernatural treated its queer characters 
Charlotte Holah and Ellie Etches explore how classic films would be different if they were set in the year 2020.
Arianna Muñoz talks us through her appreciation of the prolific French film composer.
Isabella Addo remains optimistic that Riverdale can still be saved.
Tilda Butterworth calls for increased diversity in lesbian cinema.
Famke Veenstra-Ashmore discusses Studio Ghibli’s new CG animated feature.
Review
Anatoly Grablevsky reviews Luca Guadagnino’s TV debut.
Review
Ashley Roohizadegan reviews Miro Drobný’s film Who’s Next? (Kto je ďalší?).
Anika Kaul discusses her top picks for international film in 2020.
Interview
Charlotte Holah interviews Amber Hyams from Watersprite Film Festival.
“Take Care of Each Other”: Florence + The Machine’s High as Hope tour
A Tribute to Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries
Is it time to cancel Beethoven?
“Destroy what hurts us, solidfy what unites us” – Sisterhood and Solidarity in Feminist Reggaeton 
Anna Stirk relates how her musical community stayed together despite the pandemic
Inés Cropper de Andres examines how feminism has transformed a typically masculine genre
Jacob Gaskell reflects on the musical and cultural impact of The Cranberries and their singer Dolores O’Riordan on the triennial anniversary of her death.
Laurie Wilcockson lists the 15 top indie songs of modern times in an attempt to show he has no taste whatsoever
Felix Asare questions whether female rappers have helped or hindered the feminist movement
Long Read
Music editor James Mitchell talks to the Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor about his time in Cambridge, his music and the classical music scene today
Review
Caterina Bragoli maps the good and the bad of Ohio rapper Kid Cudi’s latest album.
Tilda Butterworth reflects on the 2019 tour and the cult-like community the band has brought together
Ryan Coppack sits down virtually with Rotterdam-born band Lewsberg, to discuss the band’s influences and opinions, as well as the condition of the music industry in 2020.
A Short Guide to Theatre Producing 
Lazarus: a fond farewell to David Bowie
Review
Margaux Emmanuel reviews Lazarus, David Bowie’s last project.
Review
Columnist Katie Ashmore-Marsh reviews the latest BBC incarnation of Alan Bennett’s “The Outside Dog”.
Gregory Miller promotes I Swear I’m Not Doing a Bit in Lent with characteristic wit. Airing on Cam FM, Fridays at 6pm.
Callum Beesley explores how storytelling is a form of theatre, questioning what has been lost and found in the ongoing pandemic.
Amber De Ruyt takes us through the ins and outs of producing student theatre.
Olivia Rhodes explores the complicated implications of streaming theatre.
Margaux Emmanuel discusses her relationship to Britain’s most famous playwright.
Anna Trowby discusses how national restrictions have influenced the second season of her radio show, Lacuna Ridge: Enter the Void.
Columnist Isabel Burns defends the effect of this too often overlooked theatrical genre
A Socially Distanced Panto Themed Adventure by Al Lockhart-Morley
Brain VS Body
Five myths about the ‘runner’s diet’: why living off lentils might not work
“Now is the time to unite the men’s and women’s tennis tours”
Lucy Patchett explores the correlation between sporting ability and scholastic performance.
Amid endless debate, Edward Cator explores five myths that block a healthy runner’s diet.
Jack Wadding rounds up the latest NFL action.
Damola Odeyemi explains how an ATP-WTA merger would be beneficial for all.
Jack Wadding delves into the historic origins of the beautiful game in Cambridge.
Jack Wadding rounds up the latest NFL action.
Jack Wadding rounds up the latest NFL action
2nd December 2020 marked the long-awaited return of fans to stadiums for sporting events in some locales.
Coreen Grant takes a reflective outlook on the opportunities the pandemic has presented us with in changing the impact sport has on the environment.
Jack Wadding takes a new look into the impact refereeing technology has had on football
For the final episode of term, Switchboard talks to some of Cambridge’s many creators; zine editors, choristers, gallery curators and more…
This week: breaking down the procedures for dealing with sexual assault/harassment claims, speaking to students, journalists and a member of the University’s Complaints and Appeals group.
This week; speaking to representatives of Zero Carbon, XR and Jesus College Climate Justice about the University’s move towards divestment.
This week: week five blues, loneliness in isolation and a look into what it means to suffer from mental health issues at the university.
This week: getting to the bottom of Cambridge’s homelessness crisis, speaking to local council staff, student volunteers, and those currently affected.
In the latest edition of ‘Varsity Meets’, Tommie Trelawny-Vernon speaks to Big Issue franchise owner Lee.
This week: a closer look at the various Decolonise campaigns within the University, with interviews from staff and students involved.
This week; Fresher’s week, and starting the new year amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
Live every Friday at 6pm. This week; a closer look at the ‘refugee crisis’, the Europe Must Act movement, SolidariTee, and an interview with Cambridge Labour MP, Daniel Zeichner.
Live every Friday at 6pm. This week; Covid-19 and its effects on student life.
