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Selwyn bashes ‘nonsense’ climate table after ranking bottom
Free Speech Union offers to bring Braverman back 
Cambridge University partners with scandal hit drug manufacturers 
A light-hearted round-up of Cambridge news from the last week, from Jack’s Gelato’s new waffle machine to haunted cities
The Climate League of Oxford and Cambridge ranked Selwyn as the Cambridge college with the worst sustainability policy
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Nowsha Farha has been elected to fill the role that has been vacant for six months
News
The pharamaceutical giant was recently sued over claims its heartburn drug caused cancer
The race will now be called the ‘Chanel J12 Boat Race’ after the brand’s high-end watches
Protesters labelled Peter Barrett an ‘investor in genocide’ and accused him of having ‘direct ties to war crimes’
The Students’ Union’s women’s, disabilities, and BME roles have been scrapped as of next year
Cambridge Businesses
Nick James speaks to the owner of Wilfreds about the closing of his store on King’s Parade and what it means for the wider Cambridge community
How to avoid still being stuck with the sniffles in Week 6
Opinion
Keir Starmer didn’t like being stared at by a painting of a woman. But maybe that’s not up to him, argues Pollyanna Chamberlain
Skiing
Romilly Norfolk discusses how the Varsity Ski Trip pretends to be affordable, while being ambiguous about the real cost
The Grafton Centre is Cambridge’s true hidden gem
A defence of Cambridge clubbing
The radical politics of Halloween
What the media get wrong about male violence against women
Rosie Roberts
Our clubs may be bad but it’s our snobbery that gets in the way of us enjoying them, argues Rosie Roberts
Max La Bouchardiere
Halloween’s monsters capture revolutionary ideas, argues Max La Bouchardiere
Tom Ainscough
Grafton can provide us with a welcome dose of normality
Long Read
Cambridge students weigh in on the problems already facing the new Labour government
Lili Fairclough
Gender-based violence needs responsible reporting
Evie McMahon
The disdain top UK universities have for A-Level resits is too harsh and wrongly penalises already disadvantaged young people, argues Evie McMahon
Tripos hopping – how hard is it?
Vintage Varsity: charity the Cantab way
‘We are all about opening doors’: the secret lives of Cambridge’s librarians
How ‘swag’ were you in 2014 really?
Vintage Varsity
Resident Varsity archivist Vialli McComb explores the inventive ways in which Cambridge students of the past raised money for charity
King's Bunker
Joanne Yau explores Gen Z Cambridge students’ longing for a cringier, freer past through Bunker parties, digital cameras, and ironic fashion
Switching tripos
Switching degree subjects is a nerve-wracking experience, but Lucy Thomas dispells the rumours and speaks to students who have gone through the process
Preseason
Lowenna Biscoe speaks to those who experience Cambridge through sport, socials, and sleeping on floors in September preseason
Vintage Varsity
Resident Varsity archivist Vialli McComb investigates the boozy lore of King Street and details where students turned debauchery into a nearly-banned art form
Academics
Ethan Cain speaks to Cambridge’s unsung heroes, the librarians
Cambridge Businesses
Nick James speaks to the owner of Wilfreds about the closing of his store on King’s Parade and what it means for the wider Cambridge community
Vintage Varsity
Resident Archivist Vialli McComb investigates the spirited student responses to Cambridge’s controversial speakers
Commercial Feature
Commercial Feature
‘It’s not for me to put a full stop on anything’: Ben Schott on writing like Wodehouse
Can the SU bounce back?
Alessio D’Angelo on trading Revs for the Union presidency
Seyan Dattani discusses inspirations and innovations with writer Ben Schott
Scotia Smith discusses HIV awareness, the stigma surrounding sexual health, and the need for culturally tailored healthcare with NHS nurse and activist Jara Phattey
Wilf Vall sits down with the SU’s presidents to uncover whether there’s rooms for recovery after an eventful past year
Ella Howard talks all things scary with Aisha Zia ahead of her upcoming production, More Ghost Stories in Candlelight
Quickfire
Alessio D’Angelo discusses his vision for the Union and life leasons from its speakers
Quickfire
Lauren Guye chats to Corpus Christi student Hannah Le Seelleur about bringing the college together to raise money for breast cancer
Panacea or pharmastate nightmare?
Sick of getting sick? The science of freshers’ flu
The myth of a peaceful death
Elizabeth Zachariah examines how the blockbluster success of Ozempic is shaping the global pharmaceutical landscape
In light of the vote in Parliament on assisted dying, Lucie Debaig ponders if death can ever be dignified
The latest scientific research, explained by Lucie Debaig
How to avoid still being stuck with the sniffles in Week 6
Maya Kunchur explains who the prize-winning scientists are, and what they were rewarded for
Global Health
Ellie Robinson explores possible contenders for the next outbreak
(Re)consider your college chapel
Dear Auntie Jessica: societies, situationships, and gyp tips 
Who am I? Musings on Cambridge and identity
Notebook: on self and Substack
Review
Leo Kang urges you to head on down to Bibimbap House
Lucia Trivass-Berlanga persuades you to make the most of Cambridge chapel services
Martha Lucas reflects on how Cambridge has changed her identity
Agony Aunt
In her debut as Varsity’s Agony Aunt, Jessica Spearman helps resolve your Michaelmas mishaps
Quiz
If you picked mostly E … you need to re-read the quiz
Cambridge and performance
Portia Zvavahera: enchanting dream visions
The gaze reclaimed: female agency and the painted woman
Opinion
India Hansra argues that the ‘performative’ is not an empty mode of being, but a quality of artistry
Review
The Zimbabwean artist’s Kettle’s Yard exhibition, ‘Zvakazarurwa’, weaves fantasy imagery with reflections on motherhood
Guide
Jen Price offers some tips and tricks for taking a break from your studies, and recuperating in the world of art
Feature
Looking for an essay distraction? Forget King’s Parade, and get lost in one of Cambridge’s many passageways, argues Niall Quinn
Opinion
Keir Starmer didn’t like being stared at by a painting of a woman. But maybe that’s not up to him, argues Pollyanna Chamberlain
Feature
Ben Birch delves into the history of Kettle’s Yard, and the man whose ‘homely exactness’ inspired it
Does Roblox Dress to Impress deserve the hype?
Feature
Aoife McGrath on the Roblox sensation that falls a little flat
Photoshoot
Elsie McDowell and Annia Krzoska have some tea-riffic outfits lined up this Michaelmas
Opinion
Annia Krzoska expresses her love for this reviving hair trend
Guide
Emma Jameson-Dake offers tips on how to upgrade clothing that’s seen better days into a new formal wardrobe
Guide
Sophie Ennis explores how to master fancy dress this Michaelmas
Global Frames: New Zealand
A leaving home watchlist for life’s big changes
Column
For the second instalment of Global Frames, Stella Williamson celebrates her home nation.
Watchlist
Ismail Sheikh recommends the forgotten tv shows of the last decade
Column
In the first iteration of Global Frames, Gina Stock gives an introductory overview of the best films and filmmakers from Spain
Opinion
Interview with a Vampire’s costuming is a lesson in aesthetic and narrative harmony
Review
Ismail Sheikh implores you to watch Megalopolis and make up your own mind
Opinion
A hybrid format is a win for independent filmmakers
The meditative playlist to bring you peace this winter
A cut above: The Smile heads away from Radiohead
Playlist
Music editor Sharleen Opia curates a selection of meditative ambient tracks to accompany you during the winter blues
Interview
Ava Fitzhugh chats with the Cambridge ensemble shaking up classical music with bold styles and innovative twists
Events
Oliver Cooney spotlights the best music events to escape the grind, with a mix of live gigs, big names, and hidden gems happening all term long
Opinion
Ezra Izer unpacks the rise of Airbuds, the app turning music into a public spectacle
Album Review
The Smile cuts ties with Radiohead’s shadow in Cutouts, writes Lara Pennell
‘Alone’ is a gloomy prelude to the band’s first album since 2008
Strangers and Sanctuary in Being Friends 
Fences goes the yard
A Comedy About A Priest: Amen!
Newcomers highly encouraged? An overview of Cambridge’s next year of theatre
Review
This trip to church offers a lot of what student written comedy can do best3.5 stars
This production of August Wilson’s classic strikes a fly ball of fury and ambition
Review
Robert Holman’s ‘Being Friends’ is quiet perfection
Review
This take on Orwell at the Arts Theatre is an all-too immersive experience
Preview
Hector Day-Lunn gets an insight into the process behind getting this important BME production onto the ADC stage
Naomi Cray lauds this production’s modern vision and renewed focus on its female characters
Thomas Tuchel’s Hiring – The Cambridge Students’ Perspective
Varsity Ski Trip: access or elitism?
Blues surrender to Warwick in season opener
Opinion
Barney Blackburn speaks to the Cantabrigians in the know about England Men’s brand new manager
Captain's Corner
Romilly Norfolk talks to Men’s Water Polo captain, Callum Malcolm
Report
Will Jonas reports on Cambridge Men’s Blues BUCS game against Warwick on Matchday 1
Skiing
Romilly Norfolk discusses how the Varsity Ski Trip pretends to be affordable, while being ambiguous about the real cost
Women's Rugby
Anouk Waller-Sargent writes about the Blues women’s rugby Cap Project
Report
Barney Blackburn speaks to some of Cambridge’s leading athletes who had the opportunity to compete in Japan last month
Long Read
Starmer’s first 100 days, according to Cantabs
Cambridge students weigh in on the problems already facing the new Labour government