Gay is the new black: Why it is wrong to think BME and LGBT identities are mutually exclusive

 

 

This week is Diversity Week across campus and to mark it we are having our main event for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender History Month, “Invisible To Invincible”. This Thursday we will be looking at minority groups within the LGBT community, in particular focusing on Black and Minority Ethnic, and faith groups.

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Rugby club faces suspension

The University of Sussex Students’ Union has issued sanctions against the Men’s Rugby Club in response to the incident that took place on campus on the night of October 21st, in which a female student was sexually harassed.

Following the decision of the Activities Committee, which constitutes students elected to represent the Union’s clubs and societies alongside a number of full time elected officers, the Men’s Rugby Club has been suspended. This means that the club will not be able to play fixtures, practice, or have activities as a society.

The USSU has stated that, “the committee will review this decision in five weeks’ time. Further, we understand that the club is appealing the Committee’s decision. This appeal will be considered at the next weekly meeting of the Activities Committee.”

Expressing their position, the USSU has condemned “all instances of sexual harassment and violence” as “an extremely serious matter.”

Volleyball trials successful

Men’s Volleyball train 6-8pm every Thursday at Moulsecomb Leisure Centre, whilst Women’s Volleyball train 8-10pm every Friday at Falmer Sports Centre. Beginners are welcomed 4-5pm at the same venue on a Monday.
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Women try tackling fears

Women’s Rugby held two taster sessions to give anybody interested a chance to give rugby a go. Unlike a lot of teams, Women’s Rugby do not hold ‘trials’ as such.
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Men’s Rugby start with win

Sussex Men’s Rugby 25-5 Sussex Downs

In wet conditions Sussex got their season off to a victorious start against a game Sussex Downs team.
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Should Internet charge for England game?

Upon this publication, time will have told how many England fans will have paid to watch their country on the internet against Ukraine. Of course there are those die-hard fans that will have made the pilgrimage to Kiev, whilst those that could not make the journey, but would never miss a second of their beloved Three Lions, will certainly have forked out to watch.
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Women’s Football Wet Weather Woe

The women’s football team played their first match of the season against Sussex Downs College on Wednesday. Despite losing and getting soaked to the skin, the team showed that they can play good football. Throughout the match, lack of concentration at points, the fact that it was the first time most players were on the pitch together, terrible weather conditions and unfitness lead to a negative result at the end of the match. However, some good football was played and it was a great chance for the new members of the team to get to know everyone in preparation for the first BUCS match of the season next week

Hockey trials

Men’s Hockey had a friendly match between each other on Wednesday to try out the new players who turned up to trials.

With new rules introduced this year, it was also a great opportunity to experience these rules within a match scenario and with referees. As expected, the 1^st XI got a convincing win.

On the game Tom Le Coq said: “Both teams showed great potential and we are all gearing up for the first BUCS match next week.”

Brighton off to poor start

Football in the Sussex area is dominated by Brighton and Hove Albion, although Eastbourne Borough inhabit the Conference, whilst Lewes Town play one league lower in The Conference South following a wholly forgettable season last year.
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Sussex Sports teams hope for successful season

Sports teams at Sussex are already deep in preparations for the upcoming season. Recruitment is well under way and the hard yards, or otherwise, in the offseason will hopefully result in a successful season both on and off the field.
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