‘No-confidence’ march led by TUC in London
150,000 people descended on central London for the Trade Union Congress ‘March for a Future That Works’. It was called by the TUC, the umbrella organisation for 54 UK trade…
Previews – The Shining
Jake Wilson The Duke of York 31st October 9.30pm To get you in the mood for dressing up and trick-or-treating antics, DoY’s Picturehouse is putting on a very special Hallowe’en…
Film Review 5 Broken Cameras
Georgia Rigg The Duke of York 21st October “Despair and anger”: these were the resounding emotions left with audience members after the Brighton premier of ‘5 Broken Cameras’ (the winner…
Landlords vs. Agencies: the student housing dilemma
RESULTS ARE IN: STUDENTS REVEAL THEIR HORROR STORIES IN HOUSING SURVEY The landscape of accommodation hunting at Sussex University has been transformed after Sussex Student Lettings recorded a dramatic increase…
Second MP confronts University over policies
In a meeting with Sussex Student Union officers on Friday 19 October, Mike Weatherley, Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, raised concerns about the lack of consultation carried out by…
Food: Pompoko
Abraham Baldry Pompoko: 110 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD, www.pompoko.co.uk, Mains priced between £4.50-5.90 Pompoko is a cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant and takeaway situated in the North Laines, five…
“Aggressive” protest against pro-choice “enemies of freedom”
The anti-abortion group Abort67 displayed graphic images of human foetuses as part of a controversial protest on campus this week. The group, well known for their confrontational tactics, was criticised…
Remember Remember the 5th of November
Charlee Hawkins Get ready for Lewes’ explosive annual celebration of Guy Fawkes Night! As a fresher, one of the main “must do” events of the year is definitely attending the…
Hip-Hop & the Black Freedom Struggle: What role does socially conscious music have to play in political activism?
Wanjiru Kariuki October is Black History month in the UK, a time to reflect and appreciate the struggles that ethnic communities have endured. Throughout the years within the context of…
Zombie Walk 2012
Mikey Seljubac Once a year do hellish waves of un-death thrash and flail across the mortally prevalent city of Brighton. This year, moans of agonising hunger were released from the…
On The Road Film Review
Victoria Rodrigues O’Donnell Heralded by many as a blueprint for reckless adventure and self-discovery, it is unsurprising that film-makers have struggled for more than half a century to adapt Jack…
'THE A-Z OF LONDON ROAD' George Coles Photography
Caroline Adeyemi Whilst sitting on the deck chairs outside The Bystander Cafe on London Road, a man walks past in a green lumber jacket as oblivious of me as I…
Submotion Orchestra Review
Ruth Atkinson Visiting Brighton as part of their third sell out tour, Submotion Orchestra brought their beautifully rich and entrancing sounds to the stage of Concord 2 on Saturday. The…
What does it mean to be an Arts student?
Marie Hawkins This is a question which many have on their mind and one that is sometimes difficult to answer. The topic of Arts is very extensive and covers a…
The Artist's Contribution to Medicine: How Stop Frame Animation Can Help Dementia Patients
Last week the Brighton and Sussex Medical School hosted a free conference where speakers from Salmagundi Films, Bo Chapman and Zoe Flynn, presented their findings on treating Dementia patients using…
The President of the Royal Society Speaks Out at Sussex
Last Wednesday, the Jubilee Lecture Theatre hosted an annual lecture given by Sir Paul Nurse, one of the most distinguished scientists in the UK. You do not get the privilege…
The Big Debate: minimum alcohol pricing
Should there be a minimum price on alcohol to deter excessive drinking? This month, the Scottish government is being sued over their new minimum alcohol pricing law – by the…
Feature: Badger Sport “Kicks a Hornet’s nest”
If you thought that the only people who read the Badger are either those admiring their own handiwork, or those whose iPods have frustratingly lost charge on the bus even…
Sportsman of the Week: Hamish Reid
Adam Skibinski Volleyball Men’s Captain Hamish Reid was definitely the outstanding player for us this week. His commitment to training has really shown in his performance tonight. He kept the…
