News and features from Cambridge’s independent student paper
WEBSupport. Varsity. Varsity is the independent newspaper for the University of Cambridge, established in its current form in 1947. In order to maintain our editorial independence, our print newspaper and news website receives no funding from the University of Cambridge or its constituent Colleges.
The Burtonisation of fashion: style lessons from Tim Burton
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · We can describe the alteration of the dress as a ‘Burton-isation’. Black trim, stripes and contrasting colours are added to achieve the familiar gothic style of much of his work. Paired with the sharp cheekbones, big eyes, chalky complexion and dark undereye circles, these characters are distinct to Burton.
“With Your Death Full of Flowers”: Remembering Allen Ginsberg
WEBFeb 20, 2022 · by Laila Hussey. Sunday February 20 2022. This April, it will be 25 years since the death of Allen Ginsberg. After a lifetime of intoxicating habits, he eventually succumbed to liver cancer. As he lay inert in his East Village bedroom, he was visited by a number of great artists representing the full range of 20th century American genius.
How Cambridge medical students are rallying behind junior doctors
WEBMar 14, 2023 · Joshua Newington speaks to the people behind the student movement to support the strikes. After 15 years of real term pay cuts, record levels of student debt and disappointing negotiations with the government, junior doctors began a 72 hour strike on March 13th. Outside Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge, they won’t be alone.
Why an Atheist started streaming church in a pandemic
WEBSep 16, 2020 · Why an Atheist started streaming church in a pandemic. In the wake of Covid-19, atheist columnist Jesi Bailey reflects on reigniting her faith in humanity… through online church. I always thought I should be religious. I would describe myself as an intrinsically faithful person, always chasing some kind of magic, but the idea of traditional ...
Top 10 Secret Places to Study in Cambridge | Varsity - Varsity Online
WEBNov 21, 2015 · Fitzwilliam Museum. The chance to study sat underneath a Monet, Renoir or Signac is something quite special. Throughout the three floors of this neo-classical Cambridge icon, there are plush leather seats you can sink into for the day and gaze up at the nearly half a million artworks the museum holds. The …
The eight charts that explain the University’s 2019-2020 …
WEBJun 16, 2020 · The 2019 admission cycle marked a record number of Black UK undergraduates studying at the University, raising the number of Black students above 3% for the first time in the University’s history. However, in an open letter early this month, CUSU’s BME Campaign called on the University and Colleges to …
Cambridge postgrad wins seat in Parliament | Varsity
WEBFriday July 5 2024, 7:21pm. A Cambridge Postgraduate student has won a seat in the House of Commons, making him the UK’s youngest MP. Sam Carling, who is a current MPhil student at Christ’s College, won the North West Cambridgeshire for Labour constituency by 39 votes. Carling, 22, becomes the first Labour MP to …
Christ’s ugly back-end | Varsity - Varsity Online
WEBMay 20, 2017 · Columnist Arianna Rabin peels back the veneer of rose-tinted college pride to examine Christ’s infamous ‘Typewriter’ building. 'Typewriter' building, Christ's Alwikiuser. by Arianna Rabin. Saturday May 20 2017, 1:20pm. Cambridge: A gorgeous city full of beautiful architecture, the product of a privileged history and full of awestruck ...
The ultimate guide to Cambridge formal fashion | Varsity
WEBAug 20, 2023 · You can get creative with your formal looks Zoe Blackburn with permission for Varsity. Since the dress code for a regular formal at most colleges specifies a ‘cocktail dress’, dress-wearing folk tend to go for a midi or mini dress rather than one that goes all the way to the ankles, but a long dress or skirt with a slit can achieve the same ...