On the small screen: The Slap
Whatever side of the fence you think you fall on regarding child discipline, ‘The Slap’ asks one thing of you: think again. Based on the 2008 novel by Christos Tsiolkas,…
On the small screen: Absolutely Fabulous
Not many can claim to be just as debauched and hysterical as they were almost twenty years ago, but if the brand new episodes of ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ are anything to…
On the small screen: Great Expectations
Any adaptation of a great loved book, for television or otherwise, will stir some to identify any and all discrepancies between the text and the adaptation itself. In truth, this…
The Black Keys: El Camino
The first time I heard The Black Keys was on the ‘Twilight: Eclipse’ soundtrack in 2010 (yes, I’m one of those) and was instantly hooked by their raw rock and…
Alabama 3 Gig review
Fusing the genres of acid house and country blues, Peckham-formed band Alabama 3 returned to Brighton. Inspiring everyone from the likes of US hip hop star Nas to the producers…
VC Farthing refuses higher pay despite national average
Although the average pay for top staff at UK universities has risen, University of Sussex vice-chancellor, Professor Michael Farthing, has taken the decision to keep his pay the same. His…
Machiavellian mindset
It has been proposed that what makes us, as humans, so unique is the complexity of our social world. This is our big evolutionary breakthrough. This doesn’t mean we evolved…
Alcohol as biggest threat to students, says Guardian blog
According to a recent Guardian article, the high level of drinking is the greatest concern facing students at the moment. The blogger, Simon Murphy, asserted his belief that alcohol is…
Teams compete to make Formula Car
Teams from universities across the world have once again entered a competition to design and build a single-seat race car. The car that wins the Formula Student competition will compete…
Culture and Heritage debated in London
Britain’s culture and heritage was discussed by distinguished arts figures and Sussex academics last Thursday in London. The debate, ‘Preserving our material and cultural legacy’, took place on 19 January…
Student rejects Oxford University
After being interviewed by Magdalen College, one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges, 19-year-old Elly Nowell decided to withdraw her application to study Law at Oxford University. Before formally receiving her…
Cameron relinquishes plans for ‘controversial’ education reforms
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have relinquished plans to reform the university system in such a way that would have seen the involvement of more private firms in the education…
Survivor recalls life in Nazi camp
Marion Blumenthal Lazan Holocaust survivor and author was at the University of Sussex last week talking about her time spent in the Bergen-Belson concentration camp during World War II. Speaking…
Visual Arts: Gathering at Fabrica
Upon entering Fabrica, an alternative art exhibition space in the heart of Brighton, I was initially overwhelmed by the vast scale of the building and its eerie atmosphere. As a…
Future of short courses threatened
Creative writing, archaeology, history and other short courses will no longer be available from July 2012 onwards at the Centre for Community Engagement (CCE) at the University of Sussex. The…
Horror maze plan for New Hero nightclub
Plans have been announced to convert New Hero, the Brighton nightclub at the bottom of Dyke Road, into a horror maze. The move follows a wider interest in the scary…
Alabama 3 interview
The Badger caught up with the Welsh charismatic frontman of Alabama 3, Rob Spragg for a quick chat following their sold out show at Concorde. How did you take such…
Canoe Club takes to Somerset
The final trip of the University of Sussex Canoe Club (USCC) took place on the river Barle in Somerset on the 25th to the 27th November. This is despite a…
Twilight Debate
For Twilight – Anton Smirnoff Having had minimal experience with Twilight, I decided to have a rummage through the infinite number of reviews for the newest film in the series,…
Lisa Hannigan Interview
The charming Lisa Hannigan returned to Brighton’s Komedia last week with her new album ‘Passenger’. Her debut album ‘Sea Sew’ created a whirl of attention, and resulted in a nomination…