While movie theatres have been closed for most of the last year, the ceremony of the Oscars is still going ahead with some terrific movies, many of which came out …
The Highs and Lows of Pole Dance: Our Experiences of the Sport
Pole Dancing has had its fair share of negative comments and stigma over the years. The Essex University Pole Dance club committee of 2020-2021 explain a little more about what …
A Revolution For The Seamstress
The fashion industry has been under scrutiny for many years, whether it is their ecological impact but more importantly the working conditions for factory workers. Saffron Forde takes a closer …
The Only Way is Essex(istential Dread)
After many months of isolation, lockdowns and social distancing, the UK is looking to move progressively out of lockdown. Sonya Turova talked to a few students about some of the …
Covid 19 Vaccine should be a global public good
While COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out throughout the UK and mainly developed countries, many more countries are struggling with access to this vaccine. Alexandre Perin and Eloi Mabille de …
Showstopper! The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical Livestream
At the end of August, Catherine Louise Whitehouse joined in a Showstopper! musical livestream. A very new experience, that she rated very highly, giving it a five star rating. One …
Are Universities an Incubator For COVID?
Throughout this pandemic, schools and universities have battled to stay open, to keep face-to-face teaching to the maximum in order to keep up standards of education. Nina Egbutah looks closer …
The Role of SABBs and SCOs at the University of Essex
After a week of debates for the Leadership Race, voting opened to elect next year’s Sabbatical team and Student Community Officers. Tom Abadie talked to Natalie Bell-Surette and Jennifer Day …
Staying healthy during COVID
During the pandemic, a time when most of us are stuck inside studying online and not moving much, it is important to stay healthy in order to keep the same …
Celebrating Lunar New Year during a pandemic
Because of strict covid regulations, Lunar New Year was not about big celebrations, fancy fireworks, and New Year Galas this year, but more about staying inside and safe, but still …
Celebrating Lunar New Year during a pandemic
Because of strict covid regulations, Lunar New Year was not about big celebrations, fancy fireworks, and New Year Galas this year, but more about staying inside and safe, but still …
The day to celebrate (your own kind of) love
On Valentines Day, it is usual custom to unite with your partner and celebrate this romantic event. Tom Abadie walks us through the origins of this day as well as …
Refugees: Villains, Victims or Us?
A new exhibition ‘My name is not a Refugee’ at Firstsite in Colchester explores human purpose, choices and morality. Austeja Treinyte took a closer look at the exhibition. Like many …
Cultural celebrations during lockdown
Cultural traditions had to be celebrated under strict covid regulations due to the ongoing pandemic. Ece Kilicarslan looks into how the University of Essex students celebrated Diwali and what has …
Moving From Singapore To Essex: The Differences In Lifestyles
Eighteen years in island-city-state Singapore and two and a half years in the massive United Kingdom. In this article, Minn touches on the differences in both lifestyles and shares what …
HERstory: The Untold and Silenced Women in History
The 8th March was International Women’s Day, in celebration Marina Cusi Sanchez put on a performance to tell the silenced stories of women throughout history.
The Commercialisation of Rap
Nadia Angel writes about the commercialisation of rap and how it has created stereotypes around hip hop artists.
ESSEX ON ECOSIA: PLANT TREES BY SURFING THE WEB
Sara Karanusic has written an article about Ecosia, a search engine that is also helping the environment. Sara says that the University of Essex should switch to Ecosia as its primary search engine, here is why.
What happens when the general election falls on the end of the term?
Christabelle Quaynor explains how the date of the general election could affect the student vote.
Brexit: breaking down the ‘B-Word’
From 2016, the word ‘Brexit’ has triggered an ongoing debate and conversation amongst Britons. We may have an idea of what Brexit is, but do we actually know what it is? Hesllie Ilunga has offered some insight into the ‘B-word’ and how the general election may affect it.
Academy Awards 2021: a few reviews to prepare for the Oscars
While movie theatres have been closed for most of the last year, the ceremony of the Oscars is still going ahead with some terrific movies, many of which came out …
Showstopper! The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical Livestream
At the end of August, Catherine Louise Whitehouse joined in a Showstopper! musical livestream. A very new experience, that she rated very highly, giving it a five star rating. One …
10 albums from 2020 to discover
2020 was not the best year but was made somewhat tolerable through some of the great albums released. Although there were a number of great, high profile releases from the …
Alone Together by Anja Kotar, a review by Joe Holmes
On January 22nd, Anja Kotar published her new single Alone Together. Joe Holmes talked to her and reviewed the single for Rebel. In Alone Together, Anja Kotar captures the longing …
What are esports? Interview with Richard Sykora
With the rise of video games as well as the professionalisation of the field, Joel Garcia de Suza talked to the President of the Essex Video Game Society about what …
The Best Christmas Films to Watch Over the Holidays
The holidays are coming, and since Christmas films are arguably one of the best ways to get into a festive mood, Charlotte Hain has prepared some recommendations for the Christmas season.
‘Up Late Dwelling’ with Charlie Lewin
Rising artist Charlie Lewin’s multi-genre debut album Up Late Dwelling has just been released. In this article, Minn speaks with him about his musical journey and what the album means …
Christmas films that have come out way too early
With Christmas just around the corner, its time to dive back into holiday-themed movies. Nadia Angel took a look at a few Netflix movies that came out before the start …
Book versus Movies: The Debate
The debate of book vs movie is eternal. Lina Sepulveda Gonzalez takes a deeper look at one of entertainment’s biggest talking points of the century. Some argue that confronting books …
Essex Book Festival: First Online Edition
With the current pandemic, many great events have moved from face-to-face to online. Marina Cusí presents for Rebel the first online edition of the Essex Book Festival, which will include …
A Revolution For The Seamstress
The fashion industry has been under scrutiny for many years, whether it is their ecological impact but more importantly the working conditions for factory workers. Saffron Forde takes a closer …
Staying healthy during COVID
During the pandemic, a time when most of us are stuck inside studying online and not moving much, it is important to stay healthy in order to keep the same …
My life online: A year of Zoom Education
As we approach the end of second term, students are now reflecting on their past year of education through zoom. Hortensia Kanika tells us a bit more about her view …
‘Look good and feel good’ with Vintage Fashion
Old is the new new. Minn speaks with local vintage store Bestdays Vintage on their mission to care for the environment, the community and tackle mental health issues by selling timeless fashion.
Online Study Outfit Ideas
Due to the pandemic, all our classes have moved to online studying. Yasmin Evans looks at a few outfits you should be wearing at home to study. Online study? We …
Movember: Tackling Men’s Physical and Mental Health Issues in 2020
Movember is an Australian charity set up in 2003 which aims to raise awareness on testicular and prostate cancers, as well as men’s mental health. Tom Abadie looks at the …
Moving From Singapore To Essex: The Differences In Lifestyles
Eighteen years in island-city-state Singapore and two and a half years in the massive United Kingdom. In this article, Minn touches on the differences in both lifestyles and shares what …
“What are your plans after you graduate?” – The dreaded question
Christabelle Quaynor talks about that question every final year student hates to hear.
Controlling the Monkey Brain: Falling Asleep
The first topic of Sara Karanusic’s Controlling the Monkey Brain series deals with the topic of falling asleep. Troubles with falling or staying asleep are a common frustration of many, …
Veganism: damaging or beneficial to the environment?
More and more people every year are turning to a vegan diet. But is it really good for the environment? Chloe Bransom has looked into this topic.
A Revolution For The Seamstress
The fashion industry has been under scrutiny for many years, whether it is their ecological impact but more importantly the working conditions for factory workers. Saffron Forde takes a closer …
The Only Way is Essex(istential Dread)
After many months of isolation, lockdowns and social distancing, the UK is looking to move progressively out of lockdown. Sonya Turova talked to a few students about some of the …
Covid 19 Vaccine should be a global public good
While COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out throughout the UK and mainly developed countries, many more countries are struggling with access to this vaccine. Alexandre Perin and Eloi Mabille de …
Are Universities an Incubator For COVID?
Throughout this pandemic, schools and universities have battled to stay open, to keep face-to-face teaching to the maximum in order to keep up standards of education. Nina Egbutah looks closer …
The Role of SABBs and SCOs at the University of Essex
After a week of debates for the Leadership Race, voting opened to elect next year’s Sabbatical team and Student Community Officers. Tom Abadie talked to Natalie Bell-Surette and Jennifer Day …
Brexit: Expectations and Reality
After a disastrous 2020, the United Kingdom finished off the year by officially leaving the European Union. Alexander Devkota takes a closer look at the differences between what the Leave …
Five Ways The UK Government Mishandled The Covid 19 Crisis
As the UK officially reaches the grim milestone of 100,000 COVID related deaths, Thomas Morgan took a look at some of the easily avoidable mistakes made by the UK government …
Second Student Parliament Update with Vinnosh Kumar (VP Welfare)
This year, Rebel is focusing on breaking the glass window between students and the function of the Students’ Union (SU). Tom Abadie sat down with Vinnosh Kumar to discuss the …
Domino Effect, Current Political Crisis in Peru
The current economic and sanitary crisis in Peru is accompanied by a political muddle. Ariana Hurtado gives us a better understanding of what the country is going through. On the …
Opinion – The US election was a referendum on Trump not an endorsement of Biden
Thomas Morgan shares his opinion on the recent electoral college announcement. Biden may be the incoming “healer in chief” but does his incoming administration lack vision past healing division? The …
Rebel Creative: First Steps
This thrilling creative writing piece by Patrik Tripes is filled with nail-biting action and the ambition to save a boy kidnapped by ghouls.
‘Skateboards’ | Creative Writing Competition Winner
Michael Fennis wins this Creative Writing Competition with ‘Skateboards’ – a story of friendship between a nervous octopus and a giant bumblebee.
Their Time.
It had been a week ago that Lacie and Riley had been in the office, picking through their findings on the time travel machine.
It.
It’s always there. Everywhere I go.
The Highs and Lows of Pole Dance: Our Experiences of the Sport
Pole Dancing has had its fair share of negative comments and stigma over the years. The Essex University Pole Dance club committee of 2020-2021 explain a little more about what …
What are esports? Interview with Richard Sykora
With the rise of video games as well as the professionalisation of the field, Joel Garcia de Suza talked to the President of the Essex Video Game Society about what …
University’s Equestrian and Polo Club wins 3 awards at tournament
The University of Essex Equestrian and Polo Club competed in the Polo Christmas tournament organised by the University of Kent and brought home 3 awards.
New Wave of Violence Inside Football Stadiums
The Degrading Relationship between Fans and Players Tom Abadie explores the topic of violence against football supporters and players in stadiums. Football, a simple definition of the European sport: any …
Superclasico: when football passion goes too far
Derby Days in football have always brought incredible passion, emotions and drama. It is the fight between two close cities or even within the city. Popular ones across Europe are …
Volleyball Super 8 Finals
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Introducing the X Rubgy 7s
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Derby Day ’18: Live Coverage
Follow Rebel’s live coverage of Derby Day 2018 as University of Essex take on their counterparts from UEA.