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.
In Defence of Our Music: The Case for “Mumble Rap”
Dan Eboka discusses the decay of music in our generation and the criticism of Mumble rap From the grandeur of classical music, to the unruly harmony of jazz, the vile …
1000 Cranes for Hope: A story of hope, folds and union
Origami Society is a small group of students that likes to meet every Tuesday evening to talk about their day, use their creativity to fold origami designs and de-stress. You …
Wellbeing is just up the road. Visit Firstsite!
Natascha Rimo displays all the different activities promoted by Firstsite and how they can take you out of the box and improve your wellbeing. Have you ever found yourself stuck …
The Year of the Pig
Valentina Gomes dos Santos tells us about the Lunar New Year celebrations on campus On the 5thof February, Chinese culture and tradition celebrated the beginning of a new year. Chinese New …
Travel to… Seoul, South Korea!
Do you ever wonder what should you eat and visit while in Seoul? Joanna Wocial lists her top 5 favourites. Ever thought of traveling somewhere exotic? Are you interested in …
The Commercialisation of Rap
Nadia Angel writes about the commercialisation of rap and how it has created stereotypes around hip hop artists.
Parasite Review: the horror of class divide
Bong Joon-ho’s tale of poverty and capitalism at its worst has so far won over 200 awards. Here is Jess Clayton-Berry’s review of the film that has made history.
1917 Review: A Harrowing Cinematic Experience
The award-winning 1917 is one of the films up for nomination of Best Picture at this year’s Oscars. Here’s what Patrik Tripes thought of it. The story of two ordinary …
The blue story of institutional racism in the film industry
Nadia Angel talks about an incident in a Birmingham cinema that led to Rapman’s Blue Story being temporarily pulled from UK cinemas along with other examples of institutional racism within …
KNIVES OUT REVIEW: THRILLING ALL-STAR ‘WHODUNNIT’
Knives Out will be coming off the silver screen soon. Should you be dashing to the cinema to see it whilst you can? Here is Jacob Ottaway’s review.
The Rise of Skywalker review: all style, with a pinch of substance
JJ Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker wraps up the Skywalker Saga for good but is it worth seeing during this festive season? Here’s Rhiannon Bevan’s review of the highly anticipated blockbuster review.
Red Riding Hood review: riding into modern day with musical numbers
The University of Essex’s Theatre Arts Society put on an excellent Christmas pantomime which told a modern variation of Little Red Riding Hood. Here is Chloe Bransom’s review of the performance.
Is ‘games as service’ really killing quality video games?
Is ‘games as a service’ really killing off story-driven single-player games? Patrik Tripes thinks otherwise.
Mnemophrenia: could this award-winning film be showing us the future of Virtual Reality?
Jess Clayton-Berry interviewed Dr Eirini Konstantinidou whose award-winning film on virtual reality has become available on Amazon Prime.
In Defence of Our Music: The Case for “Mumble Rap”
Dan Eboka discusses the decay of music in our generation and the criticism of Mumble rap From the grandeur of classical music, to the unruly harmony of jazz, the vile …
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.
Leadership Race: Rebel quizzes the SU President Candidates
The Leadership Race is on and we have three nominations for the role of SU President this year; Jake Painter, Uzge Saleem and Molly Purcell. Presenter Kafui Okpattah questioned these candidates on their suitability for the role and dug into their manifestos. Here is our summary of the event.
What is the Leadership Race and Who’s Running?
The Leadership race has begun and you may have seen people campaigning on campus. Here is our rundown of the event, who’s nominated, and what it means for students on campus.
Swallowed Review: The taboo of loneliness
Swallowed was a student production that premiered on the 4th February at the Lakeside Theatre. Here is Tom Jervis’ review of the play.
“What are your plans after you graduate?” – The dreaded question
Christabelle Quaynor talks about that question every final year student hates to hear.
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.
Parasite Review: the horror of class divide
Bong Joon-ho’s tale of poverty and capitalism at its worst has so far won over 200 awards. Here is Jess Clayton-Berry’s review of the film that has made history.
UCU Strikes 2020: Why I think we should boycott the NSS
Today was the first day of a fourteen day strike period held by members of the UCU. Callum Marshall has shared his views on the matter.
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.
“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.
Seasonal depression: the link between winter and sadness
Do you feel like you’re in a constant low mood during the autumn/winter seasons? This may be Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Mental health in students: an overview and where to seek help
Mental health issues are very common amongst university students who are more likely to face several mental health challenges.
Miles from home: A term in
We’re a term into the 2019/2020 year and Minn Yap has some advice for international students studying at Essex
How I made it through depression
Alex Kemp talks about his experience with mental health issues and gives advice on how to overcome them. With the holidays coming up, I thought it was prudent of me …
Wellbeing is just up the road. Visit Firstsite!
Natascha Rimo displays all the different activities promoted by Firstsite and how they can take you out of the box and improve your wellbeing. Have you ever found yourself stuck …
Fast Fashion: Making planet Earth it’s biggest fashion victim
Tomas Brennan raises awareness to the impact of fashion in the environment In a time where it’s never been easier to buy clothes, with trends and fashions changing more rapidly …
MY LIFE IN MEMES
Savanna Rayment discusses one of the most important features of the millennial life: memes A typical Tuesday evening. I’m at home, scrolling down Instagram. Between pictures of family dogs and …
Taking Care During the Coronavirus Epidemic
The University has recently announced the cancellation of all lectures and face-to-face supervision. Khadija Aminu-Saad has some advice on how to take care of yourself during this pandemic.
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.
Strikes: Unequal Pay, Cut Pensions and Poor Working Conditions
This is the last week of the latest round of UCU strikes and Stanley Masters went to the scene to ask our lecturers why they are striking.
Hockey Society braves cold for Colchester homeless shelter
It may be cold and rainy outside, but this is what homeless people have to deal with every day. This is why the Hockey Society is hosting a campout event to raise money for Colchester Night Shelter. Jess Clayton Berry spoke to them to find out more.
Leadership Race: Rebel quizzes the SU President Candidates
The Leadership Race is on and we have three nominations for the role of SU President this year; Jake Painter, Uzge Saleem and Molly Purcell. Presenter Kafui Okpattah questioned these candidates on their suitability for the role and dug into their manifestos. Here is our summary of the event.
UCU Strikes 2020: Why I think we should boycott the NSS
Today was the first day of a fourteen day strike period held by members of the UCU. Callum Marshall has shared his views on the matter.
Campus Capital: the student team investing in start-up businesses
This group of student venture capitalists have been given a taster into the world of investment. Jess Clayton-Berry spoke to them to find out more. Four University of Essex students …
Valentine’s Day: A Day of Love for Everyone
Who says you need to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentine’s Day? Jing Xia got involved in the various Valentine’s Day activities available for those without a partner. To …
Student Parliament: Elections, Climate Change and Mental Health
On the 28th January, the first Student Parliament of 2020 was held. Here is our report of the meeting. Introduced by Union Chair, Mark Kiley, this Student Parliament meeting consisted …
What we’ve missed in the Coronavirus outbreak
As the number of people infected with the coronavirus now exceed the thousands, Jing Xia has taken a step back from the statistics to report the personal stories of those …
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.
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
The highest National Volleyball League division, the Volleyball England Super 8s is the result of a 14 match-season to determine the best of the best. This year, the play-offs take …
Introducing the X Rubgy 7s
What is X Rugby 7s? X Rugby 7s is a new format of rugby being launched by the Rugby Football Union this year. Rather than using the traditional laws of …
Derby Day ’18: Live Coverage
Follow Rebel’s live coverage of Derby Day 2018 as University of Essex take on their counterparts from UEA.
Essex University Boxing Club’s BUCS success
Tom Tregay takes us through the successes of the University of Essex Boxing Club at the recent BUCS Boxing Championships at Stoke-on-Trent.
The issue with Men’s and Women’s clothing in sports
Lena Bitaduo addresses the differences between men’s and women’s clothing in sports, as well as how women in sport are being unfairly treated and sexualised for their apparel.