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Founded in 1947, we are Cambridge's oldest student newspaper, producing regular print editions during term time as well as around-the-clock online content.

Apply to be Editor this Easter
18/02/2025

Apply to be Editor this Easter

Applications to be Varsity Editor-in-Chief for Easter are open until Friday 28 February

'The Laramie Project', playing at the Cambridge Union, makes for a "powerful, provocative journey into small-town prejud...
18/02/2025

'The Laramie Project', playing at the Cambridge Union, makes for a "powerful, provocative journey into small-town prejudice,” finds Elena Brown Moreno

Built from real voices and real tragedy, The Laramie Project is an emotionally charged story of hate and retribution 4 stars

Mae Auckland encourages us to take wardrobe inspiration from groovy 1970s fashion
18/02/2025

Mae Auckland encourages us to take wardrobe inspiration from groovy 1970s fashion

Mae Auckland encourages us to look back in time for our fashion inspiration

After going on a date at the Maypole, Charlie and Amy dissect their experience with our matchmakers
18/02/2025

After going on a date at the Maypole, Charlie and Amy dissect their experience with our matchmakers

Charlie, an English student, meets Amy, a HSPS student

Keane Handley on homophobia in the 'Beautiful Game'
18/02/2025

Keane Handley on homophobia in the 'Beautiful Game'

Keane Handley argues that though football should be for everyone, homophobia still stains the sport

Cambridge researchers unveil reactor to convert CO2 and sunlight into fuel
17/02/2025

Cambridge researchers unveil reactor to convert CO2 and sunlight into fuel

Researchers say the technology could help build a 'circular' economy

'A Severed Head', adapted by Iris Murdoch and J. B. Priestley from her classic novel, is 'red hot' in its production at ...
17/02/2025

'A Severed Head', adapted by Iris Murdoch and J. B. Priestley from her classic novel, is 'red hot' in its production at the Corpus Playroom this week… once the kettle’s boiled

Murdoch and Priestley’s play of ever-shifting relationships strives towards a gripping performance 3 stars

Bridging the gap: Joanne Yau asks how we can encourage more integration between Cambridge's Chinese internationals and t...
17/02/2025

Bridging the gap: Joanne Yau asks how we can encourage more integration between Cambridge's Chinese internationals and the rest of the student body

Joanne Yau asks how we can bridge the gap between Cambridge and its Chinese students, and increase their sense of belonging

Bryony Clarke explores the ‘demonised’ literary legacy that Cornwall has been left with today
17/02/2025

Bryony Clarke explores the ‘demonised’ literary legacy that Cornwall has been left with today

Bryony Clarke explores the problematic literary legacy that Cornwall has been left with today

To see Valentine's Day out in style, Ellie Smith gives a rundown of her favourite and least favourite TV couples
17/02/2025

To see Valentine's Day out in style, Ellie Smith gives a rundown of her favourite and least favourite TV couples

Ellie Smith gives us the rundown on the sickliest and sweetest couples that have graced our TV screens

"This hypocrisy of tolerance is not just frustrating, it is intellectually stifling," writes Erin McGurk
16/02/2025

"This hypocrisy of tolerance is not just frustrating, it is intellectually stifling," writes Erin McGurk

Erin McGurk argues that the tolerance advocated by left-leaning Cambridge students is often not put into practice when opinions diverge from the mainstream

Sanaer Madden discusses how timeless Mick Jagger's iconic looks really are
16/02/2025

Sanaer Madden discusses how timeless Mick Jagger's iconic looks really are

Sanaer Madden dissects the echoes of Mick Jagger's iconic looks in Alexa Chung's style

Although Michaelmas was not so great for Kitty Fay, her rosemary and potato soup is here to melt all your sorrows away
16/02/2025

Although Michaelmas was not so great for Kitty Fay, her rosemary and potato soup is here to melt all your sorrows away

Although Michaelmas didn't meet Kitty Fay's expectations, her rosemary and potato soup exceeded them

Two leaders of 'End Sexual Violence' speak about their campaigns and the unique challenges posed here in Cambridge
15/02/2025

Two leaders of 'End Sexual Violence' speak about their campaigns and the unique challenges posed here in Cambridge

Oliva Goodman and Hannah Burnfield speak to the leaders of a new student campaign to combat sexual misconduct

The anti-hate message of 'The Laramie Project' remains as relevant today as when it was first performed – so finds Shan ...
15/02/2025

The anti-hate message of 'The Laramie Project' remains as relevant today as when it was first performed – so finds Shan Tan-Ya, ahead of an upcoming production showing at the Cambridge Union

In time for LGBTQ+ history month, Shan Tan-Ya interviews the directors of The Laramie Project, which aims to show the Cambridge Union as a space accessible to minorities

"The incentive to package myself up for other people’s consumption was everywhere," writes Rosie Roberts
15/02/2025

"The incentive to package myself up for other people’s consumption was everywhere," writes Rosie Roberts

Social media is making us commodify our lives, argues Rosie Roberts

Pembroke’s TikTok famous Director of Music steps down from role
15/02/2025

Pembroke’s TikTok famous Director of Music steps down from role

Anna Lapwood, who has amassed 35 million likes on TikTok, is leaving the college after nine years

George Pool names RaMell Ross' latest feature the film of the decade
14/02/2025

George Pool names RaMell Ross' latest feature the film of the decade

George Pool explores the cinematic grammar of RaMell Ross' latest feature

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Welcome to Varsity on Facebook. Founded in 1947, we are Cambridge's oldest student newspaper, producing a weekly print edition during term time as well as around-the-clock online content. At Varsity, we are always keen to hear new voices.

Widely read throughout the university community, we aim to deliver high quality content which drives important discussions and debates. As Varsity reporters, editors, columnists, writers and more, we take equal ownership of, and equal pride in, the paper we create.

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