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By Sariah Lake The Polish Society of Essex has a lot to offer to campus this year led by President Monika Grzybek, who is supported by the rest of her executive team, Serhii Dutov, International Officer, Aleksandra Zakrzewska, secretary, Kornelia Krauze, treasurer, and Haru, Welfare Officer. The group works to cater to Polish international students, …
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By Sariah Lake In the first week of March, the University of Essex Student Union presented a series of events surrounding cultural unity on campus. This initiative is spearheaded by VP International, Adrian Wong. The week kicked off with a flag parade (on March 4th) where students were invited to walk through campus waving their …
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By Sariah Lake For people in the Caribbean, the idea of a Bob Marley movie has elicited mixed reactions. Some were buzzing with enthusiasm, seeing it as an opportunity for a Jamaican story to be told in the mainstream. Others saw it as selling out to Western ideals and contradictory to Bob Marley’s anti-consumerism approach …
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By Sariah Lake Photo by Ore Oluyen ‘Rhythm’ is Essex’s newest society, and it will focus on honing and showcasing the university’s musical talent. Founded by Juwaerat ‘Keji’ Ayanda, the society looks to create community and resources for musicians on campus. On Thursday, December 7th, Rhythm hosted one of their weekly open mic nights, where …
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By Sariah Lake On Dec 2nd, the Essex Hindu Society transformed the Ivor Crewe Hall in preparation for the Chaand Sitaara Ball. Guests arrived on a red carpet leading to a balloon-arch photo wall. The night was catered with the purchase of a meal-included ticket, the menu was made up of Punjabi samosa, pakora, chole, …
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By Sariah Lake On October 27th, the African-Caribbean Society (ACS) hosted their Black History Month showcase, featuring a variety of performances from the university’s students. The acts ranged from singing and dancing to poetry performances as well, with the audience engaging in games and activities throughout the night. The event was hosted by Stan Kadzunge …
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On February 23rd, Standing on A Nail: A Queer Horror Story made an impressive debut, selling out the Lakeside theatre on campus. The play followed the intense and unraveling relationships between each of its main characters. Revelations are made which shakes things in the bar between the core 5. Warren, long-term boyfriend of Hugh, struggles …
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By: Sariah Lake ‘Standing On A Nail: A Queer Horror Story’, Noah Pantano’s Essex debut, is officially in full swing of preparations. The play is set to debut on February 23rd, 2023, at 7:30 pm at the Lakeside theatre on campus, and ticket sales are now open! You can buy tickets up until two hours …
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University of Essex’s very own Noah Pantano will make his Essex debut with Standing on A Nail: A Queer Horror Story on February 23rd, 2023. The play, intended to diversify horror productions, follows five gay men trapped in a bar with a paranormal creature, imprisoned within the bar’s storage locker. The characters are in the …
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The WISTEM ( Women in Stem) society at the University of Essex has been nominated for the Bright Network’s Diversity & Inclusion Award. Running against three other societies, will they be recognised for their good work throughout these past years. If you have been roaming the campus squares this past week, you may have seen …
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By Sariah Lake The Polish Society of Essex has a lot to offer to campus this year led by President Monika Grzybek, who is supported by the rest of her executive team, Serhii Dutov, International Officer, Aleksandra Zakrzewska, secretary, Kornelia Krauze, treasurer, and Haru, Welfare Officer. The group works to cater to Polish international students, …
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By Sariah Lake In the first week of March, the University of Essex Student Union presented a series of events surrounding cultural unity on campus. This initiative is spearheaded by VP International, Adrian Wong. The week kicked off with a flag parade (on March 4th) where students were invited to walk through campus waving their …
One World Essex: A Week of Culture on Campus Read More »
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By Sariah Lake For people in the Caribbean, the idea of a Bob Marley movie has elicited mixed reactions. Some were buzzing with enthusiasm, seeing it as an opportunity for a Jamaican story to be told in the mainstream. Others saw it as selling out to Western ideals and contradictory to Bob Marley’s anti-consumerism approach …
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By Sariah Lake Photo by Ore Oluyen ‘Rhythm’ is Essex’s newest society, and it will focus on honing and showcasing the university’s musical talent. Founded by Juwaerat ‘Keji’ Ayanda, the society looks to create community and resources for musicians on campus. On Thursday, December 7th, Rhythm hosted one of their weekly open mic nights, where …
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By Sariah Lake On Dec 2nd, the Essex Hindu Society transformed the Ivor Crewe Hall in preparation for the Chaand Sitaara Ball. Guests arrived on a red carpet leading to a balloon-arch photo wall. The night was catered with the purchase of a meal-included ticket, the menu was made up of Punjabi samosa, pakora, chole, …
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By Sariah Lake On October 27th, the African-Caribbean Society (ACS) hosted their Black History Month showcase, featuring a variety of performances from the university’s students. The acts ranged from singing and dancing to poetry performances as well, with the audience engaging in games and activities throughout the night. The event was hosted by Stan Kadzunge …
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On February 23rd, Standing on A Nail: A Queer Horror Story made an impressive debut, selling out the Lakeside theatre on campus. The play followed the intense and unraveling relationships between each of its main characters. Revelations are made which shakes things in the bar between the core 5. Warren, long-term boyfriend of Hugh, struggles …
‘Standing On a Nail: A Queer Horror Story’: Review Read More »
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By: Sariah Lake ‘Standing On A Nail: A Queer Horror Story’, Noah Pantano’s Essex debut, is officially in full swing of preparations. The play is set to debut on February 23rd, 2023, at 7:30 pm at the Lakeside theatre on campus, and ticket sales are now open! You can buy tickets up until two hours …
Cast & Crew Prepare for SOAN: Coming Feb 23rd. Read More »
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University of Essex’s very own Noah Pantano will make his Essex debut with Standing on A Nail: A Queer Horror Story on February 23rd, 2023. The play, intended to diversify horror productions, follows five gay men trapped in a bar with a paranormal creature, imprisoned within the bar’s storage locker. The characters are in the …
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The WISTEM ( Women in Stem) society at the University of Essex has been nominated for the Bright Network’s Diversity & Inclusion Award. Running against three other societies, will they be recognised for their good work throughout these past years. If you have been roaming the campus squares this past week, you may have seen …
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