About Us
The Channel is a progressive arts, creative and critical writing magazine and blog by and for the Sussex community. Anyone connected to Sussex – whether a student, a staff member, a visitor, a family member, an alumni or a staff member of a third party organisation that works on campus – can submit visual or written content. This includes short stories, poetry, political essays, graphic novels/comics, photography, doodles, paintings, drawings and anything in between.
Meet the Team
At The Channel, our team of design and editorial professionals work behind the scenes to ensure that our readers have the best possible experience interacting with our magazine. Our talented writers and editors have their hands on the media pulse, and are here to bring you in-depth insight on a wide range of topics. Get to know us below!
Rowan Vincent-lake (she/her)
CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
"I’m super interested in any and all mediums that let us express ourselves creatively! I love all arts and culture; from film, to music, to books or just whatever helps us explore how complex life can get!
I'm hugely interested in the status of the arts as a valid and important part of our society, and especially believe they are key to critical thought and questioning! Being an English student my interests lie in literature and prose predominantly; however, I’m super interested in how and when these can intersect with other mediums :)"
Rowan is a 3rd year English Literature student.
tilly-anne humphrey (she/her)
CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
"To make art is the act of keeping something alive, to nurture a creation and watch it grow. It arises out of a deep necessity, within yourself, others or the world. Art exists everywhere, and I adore it in all its varying forms; cinema, literature, music, architecture, painting, ceramics.
This year on The Channel I hope to be able to help others transform their oceanic feelings, questions, yearnings or contradictions into something tangible. Thank you for entrusting us with something so intimate and personal, we will treasure it greatly."
Tilly is a 2nd year English and Media student.
Lottie Carter (She/her)
PROSE EDITOR AND TREASURER
"I believe art acts as a microscope into the lives of those around us, oDering crucial
insight into how people think and operate. Whether through literary or visual mediums,
whether self-introspective or external observations, art invites us to explore all avenues
of the world — the seemingly good and bad alike.
With that said, I am super excited to join The Channel team this year and to have the
opportunity to experience the world through your eyes!"
Lottie is a 3rd year English Literature student.
mIA (Mali) pajič (she/they)
PROSE EDITOR AND WELFARE OFFICER
"I love how varied the world of art is. We value paintings, fashion, film, architecture and so much more, all of which create their own complex and captivating subcultures. The art of reading and writing poetry in particular, plays a significant role in shaping my understanding of emotions, relationships, values, and creative expression. I believe that storytelling is one of the most beautiful forms of art you will find with language being at the root of its structure. I also believe that everything tells a story, whether it’s the decorations in your room, your fashion choices, the words that you write on a page or the conversations that you have amongst friends. Having the opportunity to curate these stories within the Channel and share the language of the students at Sussex among such a creative and welcoming team is a big honor and a role I am delighted to be taking on."
Mali is a 3rd year Media and Journalism student.
Pluto williams (they/them)
PROSE EDITOR
"I adore art, especially film and photography, and am grateful that I am able to study both in my degree. I enjoy taking my own photos as well as writing with Joan Didion being an inspiration in terms of journalism.
I am looking forward to sharing my love for art in The Channel and seeing your submissions!"
Pluto is a 2nd year Art History and Film Studies student.
Kitty Clark (She/her)
ARTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
"I can't wait to be part of The Channel 24/25 team and am super excited to be one of this year's Arts Editors! I am very passionate about art and its importance, especially in the tumultuous modern world, as a medium to connect, reflect, communicate and transform. As an English student, I also love reading as well as writing both creatively and journalistically. I've always loved graphic design, fonts, colours and aesthetics, making the arts editing and social media role ideal for me. See you all in September !! X"
Kitty is a 3rd year Philosophy and English student.
Sophie young (any pronouns)
ARTS EDITOR
"I love all forms of storytelling, especially literature and photography. I'm passionate about music photography, photojournalism, and taking pictures of my friends - I've been using my Nikon D3200 for about ten years now!
The Channel is such a dedicated and creative community and I’m so excited to be involved again."
Sophie is a 3rd year English student.
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BLOG EDITOR
"I love films because of how they tell such humane, relatable stories in such a short space of time, with so many sensual elements at play. I’m a fan of poetry and often write in my spare time. I also love to read film criticism magazines and autobiographies, as well as going to gigs! I’m a big lover of animals and would say my strongest passion is vegan cooking!
I’m beyond excited to work with The Channel this year. They are such an important magazine for the university and the arts community. I can’t wait to meet you all!"
Tallulah is a 3rd year Film Studies student.
TALLULAH DENYER (SHE/HER)
Em Howes (They/Them)
PROSE AND ARTS EDITOR
“I am passionate about all things related to creativity, I enjoy painting, reviewing films and writing. Since living in Tokyo I have fallen in love with Japanese contemporary art, and I am constantly inspired by artists such as Takashi Murakami, Yoshimoto Nara and Aya Takano. This has influenced my own work and has inspired me to push myself creatively. As an autistic artist it is important for me to be able to express myself, and I hope to help create a space where other disabled artists are able to confidently create and display their own work. I also love omnichords.”
Em is a 3rd year Liberal Arts student.
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