Housing headache: over 300 students lose out on accommodation
The University of Sussex has placed 180 students in hotel accommodation. Coming at a time of increasing student numbers following the admissions cap being lifted in 2015, this has affected…
Editorial Edition 1: Speaking up for student journalism
On the week of 26th September, the Mancunion student newspaper at the University of Manchester released a hard-hitting front page: their headline was an editorial,“Silenced by the University”. In the…
Preview: Zenker Brothers with Will Lister at Patterns
Patterns hosts another sublime evening of music this coming Saturday, as First Floor are invited back to present the renowned Zenker Brothers. The Munich based duo have already graced their…
Interview: Fickle Friends
Lauren Wade Music Editor and Glenn Houlihan Deputy Editor Photo credit: Nick Walker From the moment The Badger met up with Brighton-bred Fickle Friends they’re buzzing with energy and excitement,…
When To Rob A Bank: Review
In 2005 economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journo, Stephen Dubner, debuted Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything. At first impression it sounded very much…
Guess the Literature Quote
The Badger and Penguin Random House are offering 10 new copies of Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt’s new addition to the Freakonomics family: “Freaknomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the…
Review: Together The People 2016
Lauren Wade Music Editor and Glenn Houlihan Deputy Editor Photo credit: Pete Holmes Together The People has carved out a niche in the often oversaturated festival scene by offering an…
Review: Bastille ‘Wild World’
Sophie Clark Anyone who has tuned into a music station lately will be familiar with Bastille’s single ‘Good Grief’, the catchy and rambunctious first offering from their second album ‘Wild…
Preview: Oscar at Patterns
Oscar has been fostering hype since his first single ‘Sometimes’ was released in 2014, and unlike many of the indie-pop starlets who peak and fizzle out in the blink of…
Murray double sees Brighton ease past Barnsley
Dan Bennett at The Amex Glenn Murray starred in Saturday’s game against Barnsley, scoring twice in both halves of the game, to secure a third successive championship victory. Having been…
Review: ‘Waste A Moment’ Kings of Leon
Sophie Clark In the early days of Kings of Leon’s career, their sound was as southern as bourbon, fried chicken, and the confederacy, harping back to their Tennessee roots. The…
Preview: Julio Bashmore at Patterns
Mention Julio Bashmore’s name to any house connoisseur and you’re certain to be met with a nod of solemn approval. After all, this is the man who reconfigured an entire…
SUDs and SMuTs Q&A
Our Theatre Editor, Miles Fagge, interviews both Dara Meunier-Patterson, the star of SMuTs breath-taking production of Cabaret last term and SUDs member Emma Zambon, who gave a brilliantly chilling performance…
EXCLUSIVE: Sussex makes over £1m on accommodation
Most expensive on-campus accommodation exceeds 70% of student finance. Student campaigners demand rent cap. VC Tickell: “I invite them to come and talk to me as I’d like to hear…
Bees Punish Slack Seagulls
A brace from Scott Hogan secured Brentford all three points at The Amex as the visitors leapfrogged Albion to march up the table. An even opening lacked any clear-cut chances,…
Brighton and Hove Albion: preview
Brighton Hove and Albion look set to match and potentially eclipse last season’s rollercoaster battle for promotion. However, with the arrival of Newcastle, Norwich and Aston Villa, three massive clubs…
Winning sports at Sussex
Sussex had a tremendous year in sport last year with achievements across the board. Our American Football team the Sussex Saxons, had their best season yet winning 6 of their…
Research happening now at Sussex
We hear a lot about Sussex faculty research in the news – over the summer the story broke that Sussex scientists had developed a protein which gives new hope for…
Fresher survival tips from graduates
15p Asda noodles are your best friend Buy a huge bag of pasta for about £4, this should last you for a whole term Subsequently eat this out of the…