Football, a simple definition of the European sport: any form of team sport involving kicking a round ball. Also considered a religion, a way of life, an entity to any fan’s life, and most importantly the most beautiful game in the world. While slightly biased, it is an opinion shared by many. Why you may […]

Ilma Ali gives us an insight on the “It Ends Now” campaign and how the SU is tackling the issue of sexual harassment on campus Recently, the University of Essex Student Union organized an It Ends Now Campaign to covertly address the incidents that have taken place on the Colchester campus. Their intention is to […]

Rebel workshops allow you to develop your media skills & boost your CV! Join us in the SU Creative Studios, in the Silberrad Student Centre, to learn new skills & get hands-on experience with professional software. Here is our schedule for the autumn term: Intro to After Effects – Thurs Nov 22nd Photography Basics – […]

A&M in the PM – Cameron Thrower, Daniel Owusu, and Chris Armstrong Welcome to the official radio show for Essex Anime & Manga Society, in collaboration with Rebel Radio. Tune in with our hosts, Cameron, Dan, Chris, and their weekly guest as they discuss the goings-on in the industry, genre tropes, what is currently airing […]

Penelope Magnani reviews another Oscars nominee: “Vice” Following through on the road to the Oscars, we have Adam Mckay’s “Vice”, also known as Richard ‘Dick’ Cheney’s life and his time … Penelope Magnani reviews the new acclaimed movie “Mary, Queen of Scots” In 2019 women are still fighting for equality and recognizance. In Elizabethan England, […]

The 91st Academy Awards are fast approaching. It is arguably the biggest awards function of the year with numerous stars competing to win the coveted statue. Happening on 24th February at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, it will be attended by the biggest names in international cinema. Approximately 700 movies are produced and released […]

Ever thought of traveling somewhere exotic? Are you interested in K-pop and the Hallyu Wave? Or do you like to try different types of food? Then South Korea is the place for you! My Top 5 places to visit when in Seoul: No.1:   Namsan Tower -is the most famous tourist attraction to visit, when in Seoul. […]

The charity sector has come in for a lot of criticism of late. The scandals that have been in the news have been shocking, and the condemnation of the charities involved in such acts has been total. Thousands phoned to cancel their regular donations to Oxfam, with others like the Red Cross and ONE being […]

“I don’t want your money, I just need milk”. The girl, who I would guess was 8 years old, was standing barefoot way inside my personal space, which made it easy for me to note her smelly hair and dirty face. Her eyes caught mine as she said, “Please kind lady, I just want milk […]

The UCU strikes taking place in February and March may have a damaging impact on the 15,000 students that attend the University of Essex. The strikes are due to occur over a period of 14 days, in response to proposed changes in the pension benefits of lecturers within the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). UK law […]

Anette Wig writes about her experience of scam artists n Cambodia Rebel went to see AMiR’s amazing set in the SU Bar at the University of… Alistair Wilson provides us with a first-hand account of what it’s like to be inside… Sadie Lake writes about the tradition which goes alongside gift giving in Japan Valentina […]

The pictures we see on television are harrowing.Malnourished and sick children in the arms of mothers who can barely survive themselves; hundreds desperately waiting in line to receive a little bit of food, water or other essential supplies. Hundreds of thousands on a dangerous trek from their homes in Myanmar towards gigantic, overflowing and ill-equipped […]

It’s Green on the fields. Professor Green has announced that he will be playing at the University of Essex Summer Ball 2015. The tweet, posted on 2 April at 11.29pm, promised that “It’s going to be a madness. See you soon Essex!” I’m at the @EssexSB Summer Ball. It’s going to be a madness. See you […]

A team of archaeologists are currently investigating a series of newly discovered ruins in the Argentinian rainforest. Incan, maybe Spanish? It seems these ruins are a little more modern than that. Leader Daniel Schavelzon believes they have found the remains of a Nazi lair. Argentina is a place where history and Nazi conspiracy often collide.  […]