University of Sussex Students' Newspaper

Month: September 2018

  • Home
  • Brighton Needs You!

Brighton Needs You!

Brighton is a vibrant and thriving city that many students at Sussex are lucky enough to call home. But there are many in the area in need of support, and…

SU Oktoberfest Cancelled

Sussex Students’ Union has cancelled their Oktoberfest event, citing low ticket sales. They issued the following statement about the event: “It’s with regret that we have to announce the cancellation…

Students’ Union Apologises for ‘Sexist’ Beermats

The University of Sussex Students’ Union (USSU) has apologised after ‘sexist’ beermats were found in Dig-In Boxes in Freshers’ Welcome Bags. The beermats were provided by Brush Box, an oral…

Books Every Fresher Should Read

Starting university comes with both exciting but potentially daunting changes, with both moving away from home and studying at degree level posing to be two new challenges. Here’s The Badger’s…

INCREDIBLES 2: The Sequel with a Feminist Twist

One key film in the development of anyone who grew up in the early 2000s was The Incredibles (2004). It’s comedy, vibrancy, and general sense of fun made it a…

France in Fine Fettle

Prior to the start of the quadrennial tournament this summer, football fans across the world grew sceptical over Russia’s credentials and ability to host the most prestigious tournament in world…

Dive into Brightonian Culture

Boredom is impossible when you throw yourself into everything this weird and wonderful city has to offer. The specific and unique cultural wonders of Brighton are indeed endless however I…

Sussex Lecturer Accused of Making Transphobic Comments Ahead of Brighton Trans Pride 2018

Kathleen Stock, a philosophy Lecturer at Sussex, was accused of making transphobic comments in July 2018. This followed various interviews and blog posts by Stock. Stock told The Argus: “Many…

Oh, baby, baby, did you see Britney at Pride?

During this year’s Pride Festival, Brighton had the honour of welcoming international pop star and voice of the early 2000s, Britney Spears, to the main stage. Undoubtedly, the show was…

Welcome 2018 Freshers!

Ah, Freshers. You’ve no idea the amazing year you have ahead of you! As you read this now, you’ve probably met your flatmates and maybe even met your future best…

A conversation with Kathleen Stock on Transgender Identity

Kathleen Stock, a philosophy lecturer at Sussex University, met with controversy after criticising the government’s reform of the Gender Recognition Act (2004). The amendment would ‘de-medicalise’ the legal process for…