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Society Spotlight: SOAS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Society Spotlight: SOAS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

By Zaki Sarraf, LLB Law Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a grappling martial art that focuses on the control of an opponent and leading to a submission. The martial art combines different grappling systems, including Judo, Sambo, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, to create a complete system of taking an opponent to

SOAS Women's Football

SOAS Women's Football

SOAS Women’s Football team has kicked off this season with two wins, one draw and two unfortunate losses. Every game has been played with impeccable sportsmanship and team spirit, which makes any game a pleasure to watch and play – no matter the final score. This year the football team

This Girl Can

This Girl Can

By Holly Sampson (BA Middle Eastern Studies and World Philosophies) ‘A kick right in the stereotypes’. ‘I can give mud mask a new meaning’. ‘Sweating like a pig, feeling like a fox’. ‘My gameface has lipstick on it’. ‘Hot and not bothered’ These are just a few of the campaign

Sports Officers' interview

Sports Officers' interview

By Holly Sampson (BA Middle Eastern Studies and World Philosophies) This year sees the introduction of our new sports officers, Sophie and Danny. We sat down with them to discuss what sports has in store for this year… What are your aims and objectives? Sophie: In terms of planning our

Lacrosse Team Counters Sporting Stereotypes

Lacrosse Team Counters Sporting Stereotypes

Mel Plant, BA Arabic and Turkish ‘Sports doesn’t have to be aggressive, boisterous and alcohol-fueled like it is at every other uni,’ says Reiss Palmer, captain of SOAS’ first lacrosse team, ‘people forget we’re SOAS students too.’ Palmer met with The SOAS Spirit last week to talk about

Sports Societies Incur Thousands in Fines

Sports Societies Incur Thousands in Fines

Mel Plant, BA Arabic and Turkish The sports budget of the SOAS Students’ Union has come under scrutiny over the past month, after the payment of the most recent set of fines incurred by sports societies. Last month the Students’ Union was obliged to pay £1200 to British University and

SOAS Slam Dunkers: Women’s Basketball First Team

SOAS Slam Dunkers: Women’s Basketball First Team

Isacco Cividini, MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies Coach (Head Honcho): Rabah Tahraoui Mascot: Maurizio the Minion – find him, and us, on facebook! Current league position: 3rd, not bad considering SOAS as an academic institution is ranking 35th! Plans for this term: Beat LSE. Beat Greenwich. BEAT EVERYONE! WIN THE