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A light-hearted round-up of this week’s news, from reality TV stars to medieval literature
The St John’s-owned accommodation will house students from Newnham, Lucy Cavendish, and St John’s
Cambridge academics warn that delays to implementing a complaints procedure leaves academic free speech under threat
It also found that Cambridge is awarding a higher proportion of firsts and that part of this rise is ‘unexplained’
A roundup of the biggest stories covered by Varsity this year, from divestment decisions to kebab shop closures
Interview
Sam Ho breaks down the captivating story of New Zealand artistic gymnast and Cambridge sporting sensation Maddie Marshall
Agony Aunt
Alice Frecheville returns for the third (and final) Michaelmas installment of Ask Auntie Alice
The science behind muscle soreness (and what you can do to fix it)
Report details concerns about whether the government will be able to reach its growth targets for the region
Ben Lubitsh
Ben Lubitsh argues that AI-generated posts are corrupting our morality
Teddy Graham and Benjamin Warner
Teddy Graham and Benjamin Warner explore the inherent flaws of Student Union politics at Cambridge
Ben Lubitsh
Ben Lubitsh scrutinises the need to ‘out-stress’ our peers
Juliette Berry
Juliette Berry questions whether the University’s latest attempt to unite town and gown will be successful
Sam Elgar
Sam Elgar argues that Cambridge needs to think about the consequences of divestment
Ivo Morrey
Ivo Morrey explores the inhumane nature of Cambridge pubs
Cerys Burch explores Cambridge’s changes and consistencies with some of its most experienced members
Beth Lee speaks to students across Cambridge about how big of a deal sharing a bathroom really is
Alessia Fietta speaks to Union members about issues with inclusivity and diversity in debate
Sam Elgar speaks to Cambridge-based experts on democracy to discuss its future in our country
Grace Howell speaks to ents officers struggling to assert their autonomy in the college system
Frida Bradbrook speaks to student helpers about their experiences working at interview days
Francesca Evans looks at Cambridge’s quiet pull on those who stay put or inevitably return
Juliette Berry speaks to queer students about their desire for a more established queer community at Cambridge
Commercial Feature
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Vienna Kwan and the Cambridge alumnus discuss balancing ambition with realism
Tara Buxton and the patient advocate discuss the underreported prevalence of pain during caesarian-section deliveries
Gabrielle Saraway speaks to the Varsity blind date co-ordinator about the triumphs and mishaps of matchmaking
Lauren Quinn discusses the power of compassion in the contemporary global landscape with the immigration lawyer and organiser
Quickfire
Anthony Gong reflects on competitive debate and the evolution of public discourse with Giovanni Lacroix
Vienna Kwan and the Asia Editor of The Financial Times discuss why the university-to-career trajectory is rarely straightforward
Interview
Nessa Yip sits down with Dr. Ayla Sela to discuss the possibilities of psychedelic medicine
Laura Verdina explains the evolutionary reason these furry scavengers have become so common in Cambridge
Yashraj Garg explores why sticking to this particular new year’s resolution involves more than willpower
Dhruv Shenai discusses AI-discovered materials, automated labs, and robotic arms
Rose Firth explores the science-backed ways you can refresh your room for 2026
The science behind muscle soreness (and what you can do to fix it)
review
The Siskel and Ebert of Cambridge scran offer their thumbs up to King Street’s hidden Korean delight
Quiz
Freya Compton reveals the vice that will see you through Lent
Feature
Emer Naylor Afram makes the case for dipping into the world of astrology and palmistry
Notebook
Max Lygo reflects on queer living in England’s least woke town – and the escape Cambridge provides
Quiz
Whether you’re hell-bent on testing the match with some sporty trials, or you just go with the flow, Holly Hardman is here to determine which classic first date set-up you are
Opinion
Binsonite Ben Bailey champions the beauty of concrete and brick
Feature
Ludovica De Lorenzo explores the appropriation of art in the music industry
Review
Shan Tan-Ya wonders how hellish the Cambridge PhD experience really is
Opinion
Bryony Clarke dissects social media, hobbies, and our struggle for creativity
Feature
Otto Bajwa-Greenwood considers Foucualt’s stranglehold on academia
Opinion
Matilda Billinge argues that paper dolls are woven into the fabric of female fashion across time
Feature
Anastasia Prussakova investigates the decline of delicate jewellery, and rise of statement necklaces
Opinion
Arushi Dattani wrestles with the historically contentious relationship between feminism and feminine fashion
Feature
Ursula Rowe investigates how students are rethinking their wardrobes this new year
Opinion
Matilda Billinge argues that analogue watches express individuality in a way smartwatches never can
Renowned wardrobe thief, Jess Gotterson, realises her younger sister is more stylish than her – and here’s why
Review
Ruby Redwood argues that the highly-anticipated finale trades the heart of Hawkins for a bloat of CGI spectacle
Opinion
Mia Badby looks to the current state of Hollywood to predict how epics may now fare onscreen
Opinion
Georgia Gooding scrolls HallmarkTok and examines how online film skits can encourage media literacy
Opinion
Heidi Lewis discusses the longevity of The Traitors
Opinion
Daniella Adetoye believes that Hallmark films prioritise ambience over analysis
Review
Dan Porritt recommends Mortimer and Whitehouse’s show as an antidote to uni life
Review
Seun Ige reviews her favourite band at a show alive in sound and politics
Live Review
Rohan Teelock-Gaya witnesses Radiohead live, where everything seemed to fall in its right place
Live Review
Bricknasty ignite the atmosphere at The Village Underground, as reviewed by Francis McCabe
Guide
Isobel Heal examines the defiant power of a CD collection to discover music, connect people and counteract algorithm-controlled listening
Review
Live at the Corn Exchange, Rizzle Kicks were the perfect antidote to a cold Cambridge day, says Uma Kukreja
Review
Following the end of their tour, The European Theatre Group return to Cambridge to deliver a delightfully silly production 4.5 stars
Review
Ella Hardy praises NT Live’s visually bold and symbolically striking production of Hamlet
Opinion
Barney Sayburn questions the platitudes offered to nervous actors and provides some functional advice
Feature
Josh Pritchard considers how this plucky duo is redefining publicity
Opinion
Elsie Hayward argues for the value of smaller-scale involvement in theatre
Opinion
Daisy Simpson considers Corpus Playroom against the ADC
Review
Ben Madden gives insight into the local football scene in Cambridge
Keane Handley asks if some politicians are going too far, tainting The Beautiful Game
Interview
Sam Ho breaks down the captivating story of New Zealand artistic gymnast and Cambridge sporting sensation Maddie Marshall
Test Cricket
Ed Parker breaks down England’s latest Ashes humbling
Comment
Keane Handley explores whether sportspeople have a moral responsibility to be doing more
Football
Ben Madden attends a Spanish second division match, to see if Britain’s tradition of well-attended lower division football has anything to learn
Yes, I’m brown – but I have more important things to say
Navya Sharma Tyagali argues that Cambridge is not excluded from the trend of intellectually ostracising minority voices