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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Machiavellian mindset
It has been proposed that what makes us, as humans, so unique is the complexity of our social world. This…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alabama 3 interview
The Badger caught up with the Welsh charismatic frontman of Alabama 3, Rob Spragg for a quick chat following their…
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…
Twilight Debate
For Twilight – Anton Smirnoff Having had minimal experience with Twilight, I decided to have a rummage through the infinite…
Lisa Hannigan Interview
The charming Lisa Hannigan returned to Brighton’s Komedia last week with her new album ‘Passenger’. Her debut album ‘Sea Sew’…