‘The Stag’ is the official magazine of the students at the University of Surrey. We aim to provide content covering a wide range of areas from student life to current affairs. We form one of three medias at surrey, the others being StagTV and Stag Radio.
We aim to release two high quality printed magazines throughout the year that cover university life and topics relevant to students. These can be found at the foot of the Library stairs or in the Hive. Previous Issues can be read in the Library archives or on ISSUU
The Stag dates back to 1967 when the newspaper Bare Facts was first established. The ‘University of Surrey’ was back then, known as ‘Battersea Polytechnic’ and this one page newsletter was established to ensure good communication with students as the campus transitioned to Guildford as we know it today.
Bare Facts re-branded to The Stag in late 2008 and transitioned from a newsletter to a magazine. In 2016 we achieved editorial independence from the Students Union enabling us to provide challenging and effective journalism ‘for the students, by the students.’
If you are interested in writing for us or playing another role in the society don’t hesitate sending an email to:
ussu.thestag@surrey.ac.uk
We are always looking for writers, photographers, designers and web developers!
Be sure to sign up as a society member on the Student Union website:
Clubs and Societies – Surrey Students’ Union (surreyunion.org)
Our Team:
Leadership Team
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Madi HollandEditor-in-Chief
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Alfred LoveseyDeputy Editor & News and Politics Editor
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Matt Cockfield-HallTreasurer & Sustainability Editor
Madi Holland
Hi, I’m Madi, I will be the president of The Stag for this year. I’m a third-year media and communications student, hoping to go into the magazine industry so am really looking forward to working on The Stag this year. My favourite hobbies are cooking and anything creative! I am currently writing a student cookbook which I have previously and will continue to share my recipes on The Stag (don’t forget to check them out!). I look forward to working with the team and with lots of you 🙂
Alfred Lovesey
Hello all! I’m Alfred, a second year Mathematics student, and both the Vice President and News & Politics Editor for The Stag this year. I enjoy reading and cycling, closely follow current affairs, and am involved with a number of other societies around campus. I’m looking forward to working with the rest of the team, as well as all of the amazing potential writers at Surrey to produce a wide variety of interesting articles. I’d particularly like to encourage students to send in articles about matters impacting students and young people. I hope to show the breadth of student experiences and perspectives. Happy to have you on board!
Matt Cockfield-Hall
Hi everyone, I’m Matt and I’m a 3rd year Aerospace Engineering student. This is my second year as part of The Stag and I’m mainly interested in Sustainability, Politics and Science & Technology.
Editorial Team
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Isaac ChandlerFeatures Editor
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Bonnie MannCulture & Creative Writing Co-Editor
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Ceri HuddCulture & Creative Writing Co-Editor
Isaac Chandler
Hey there everyone! My name is Isaac and I am a third-year English Literature student. This is my first year at the Stag and I’m really excited to start working with the team!
I have a keen interest in writing and I’m looking forward to reading all the stories that will be submitted this year!
Bonnie Mann
Hey everyone, I’m Bonnie, I’m a second year English literature student and I am very excited to be joining The Stag this year as cultural and creative editor. I love to read, especially mythological retellings and short stories. I’m really looking forward to working alongside new and experienced writers for different projects and reading all of your submissions!
Ceri Hudd
Hello! My name is Ceri and I’m Co-editor for Culture and Creative Writing for 2024/2025. I am a second year Applied and Contemporary Theatre student who loves storytelling in all its forms, including writing. If I’m not writing, I am roller-skating in Guildford Spectrum. I can’t wait to join this team in seeing what you guys write and aiding you in sharing your voice; as The Stag has done for me in my first year!
Design & Marketing
Nikita Blackaller
Hey everyone! My name is Nikita, and I’m a final year English Literature with Creative writing student. It’s super exciting to be part of The Stag again this year, and I am looking forward to the upcoming plans we have. I have an interest for storytelling, though I tend to have a habit of telling 5 at once!
I hope you enjoy our magazine as much as we do, and drop us an email if you have any stories you want to share!