How social media challenged Compulsory Heterosexuality and gave lesbians a fresh start
Unravelling Cambridge’s “no job” policy
On self-care: going more than skin deep
Violence and betrayal: the war on sex work
Aimee Hallswoth argues that our current short term understanding of self-care practices fall short in tackling our long term problems
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
Katarina Sullivan reflects on how studying during the pandemic changed her Cambridge experience for the better.
Talal Hangari argues that the moneyed interests of the elite donors funding the Conservative Party pose a distinct threat to British democracy
As we look towards a world without the pandemic, Amy Howell argues that our current trajectory out of Covid is insufficient
Against the backdrop of Umberto Eco’s “Ur-Fascism.” Sam Hudson explores how China, under Xi Jinping, has become a fascist state
Bethan Moss argues that the UK should send more aid to India
Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office have been ambitious, but many obstacles lie ahead for the 46th President, argues Robbie Kalus
Ramsay Hodgson believes it would be a mistake for Britain to intervene in Myanmar following the Tatmadaw seizing power in February.
Helena DG argues that the way in which uniform is policed foregrounds inequalities.
Varsity stands in solidarity with all women and people of marginalised genders against violence
Opinion
Ewan Wroe reflects on the positive news that Cambridge University is divesting, arguing that the good work is not complete until individual faculties stop working with BP.
Benny Soran argues that, as Pride month comes to an end, we must reconsider how brands ally themselves with the cause beyond simply adopting a rainbow aesthetic.
Sharleen Opia argues that the UK needs to re-evaluate its housing policy.
Emilia Isaacs reflects on her own experience of admissions during the pandemic and argues that a less high-stakes, post-exams admissions process would benefit us all.
Amy Tan and Georgie Jackson argue that “the forces of creative destruction may offer a cure to the chronic ills of Cambridge nightlife.”
With the pandemic changing the way we conduct so much of our academic and social lives, Jacob Smith and Felix Haynes argue that May Week should be no exception.
Charlie Cowgill argues that Biden doesn’t represent much change from America’s capitalist settlement.
Ruairidh Maclean looks at the difficulties associated with the SNP’s Rejoin policy now that the UK has left the EU.
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.
Sofiyah Rasool believes the government has failed to protect vulnerable BAME frontline workers from the disproportionate impacts of the virus.
Opinion
Lucie Richardson argues that the writing has been on the wall for this former high street icon for some time.
Helena DG contends that the the idiom ‘boys will be boys’ perpetuates harmful stereotypes and is indicative of a deeper web of symbolic oppression.
Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election will not end his influence within the GOP, predicts Christopher Symes.
