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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.

Trinity Hall faces backlash over private school outreach plans
09/01/2026

Trinity Hall faces backlash over private school outreach plans

The College aims to target a small group of elite private schools to improve the 'quality' of students applying

Bryony Clarke points out the paradox of 'going off-grid' as an Internet trend
09/01/2026

Bryony Clarke points out the paradox of 'going off-grid' as an Internet trend

Bryony Clarke dissects the relationship between social media, hobbies, and our struggle for creativity

What's the best way to decorate your bedroom according to science?
09/01/2026

What's the best way to decorate your bedroom according to science?

Rose Firth explores the science-backed ways you can refresh your room for 2026

SU stops offering student discounts
08/01/2026

SU stops offering student discounts

The Students’ Union has deleted its discounts wepbage after keeping it blank for five months

Matilda Billinge urges us to ditch the wearable technology and return to traditional analogue watches
08/01/2026

Matilda Billinge urges us to ditch the wearable technology and return to traditional analogue watches

Matilda Billinge argues that analogue watches express individuality in a way smartwatches never can

Comment: Cambridge needs to think about the consequences of divestment
08/01/2026

Comment: Cambridge needs to think about the consequences of divestment

Sam Elgar argues that in the current geopolitical environment in Europe, Cambridge needs to think about the consequences of divestment

Lauren Quinn speaks to Carolina Rubio Macwright about immigration activism and why now is "a pivotal moment in history"
07/01/2026

Lauren Quinn speaks to Carolina Rubio Macwright about immigration activism and why now is "a pivotal moment in history"

Lauren Quinn discusses the power of compassion in the contemporary global landscape with the immigration lawyer and organiser

New movement ‘Cambridge is Chopped’ launched to fight against hate crime
07/01/2026

New movement ‘Cambridge is Chopped’ launched to fight against hate crime

The movement’s founder went viral talking about racism in Cambridge and claims ‘Cambridge sucks for q***r people of colour’

Daniella Adetoye takes comfort from the familiarity of Hallmark films
07/01/2026

Daniella Adetoye takes comfort from the familiarity of Hallmark films

Daniella Adetoye believes that Hallmark films prioritise ambience over analysis

In a world obsessed with legacy and prestige, there is something to be said for staying happily on its margins
07/01/2026

In a world obsessed with legacy and prestige, there is something to be said for staying happily on its margins

Elsie Hayward argues for the value of smaller-scale involvement in the theatre scene

Just how inclusive is the Cambridge Union? Alessia Fietta investigates
06/01/2026

Just how inclusive is the Cambridge Union? Alessia Fietta investigates

Alessia Fietta speaks to Union members about issues with inclusivity and diversity in debate

Otto Bajwa-Greenwood warns us not to rely on Foucault to strengthen our arguments
06/01/2026

Otto Bajwa-Greenwood warns us not to rely on Foucault to strengthen our arguments

Otto Bajwa-Greenwood considers Foucualt's stranglehold on academia

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