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The Council has unanimously passed a motion to ‘press for an immediate and permanent ceasefire’
The College’s SU sent an email to all students condemning the porters actions
The demonstration comes as negotiations begin between the University and encampment representatives
Reflection
Tabitha Smith details her varied experiences with geese in Cambridge
Feature
Sharleen Opia speaks to the students bringing global music to Cambridge
Review
Loveday Cookson reviews Tate Britain’s new exhibition on the achievements of female artists spanning four centuries
Jessica Spearman shares how her and her friends have stayed connected in Easter term
Opinion
Ed Marsh confesses his new love for college cricket
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
Opinion
The Cass Review fails to provide neutral recommendations, and poses a threat to young trans people in the process, argues Oscar Chatfield
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
Vintage Varsity
Isaac Stephenson reflects on Varsity‘s forgotten student advertising
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
Interviews
Priya Watkinson chats to Mariele 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
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
Laura Nassar goes through the science behind first impressions and how we can enhance them
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
Let Louis Stephen teach you how to save money (and preserve quality) on your night out cheesy chips
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
Review
Saranka Maheswaran enters into an exhibition with only one rule for submissions: there aren’t any rules
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
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
Review
Garland’s latest film follows photographers caught in the moral crossfire of documenting war
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
Live Review
The CMP’s first Hip hop Night delivered smooth and impassioned jams
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
Review
This modern take on Cao Yu’s classic drama is bold and refreshing – if not always thoroughly electrifying
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
Match report
Ed Marsh reports from Lord’s on a mixed day for the Light Blues
Opinion
Sick of the status quo? Register to vote
If students are to take anything from Sunak’s soggy election announcement, it’s that they must get out and vote