Protest art- The Lennon Walls in Hong Kong
John Lennon, the famous singer, peace activist and icon of freedom was assassinated on 8 December, 1980. People from around the world commemorated his death. Shortly after this, inPrague, Czech…
Decolonise Sussex
Authors: Shriya Lakshman ( English and History, 3rd year) and Roxane Lavanchy( MA International Relations) Decolonise Sussex: aims and origins Decolonise Sussex is a student-led campaign dedicated to challenging the…
Protests in Hong Kong- an insight
Dominic Cheung, a Hong Kongian student studying at Sussex, tells The Badger about what he witnessed at one of the peaceful protests in Hong Kong, and gives some deeper insight…
Extinction Rebellion- the fight for our planet
Protesters for social justice movements often talk about a moment of awakening when the true weight of the cause you are fighting for hits you. I had always assumed that…
A Guide to Sexual Health at Sussex University
by Kimberly Lee As freshers week has come to an end, many of you will have been introduced to the colourful culture that university life brings. It has been known…
Mental Health and You
Living on your own for the first time can be scary and stressful. Sometimes the new and difficult challenges presented by university life can lead to mental health problems. The…
Making you feel at home- a guide to Sussex’s international societies
Sonaili Vasta and Arianna Lee International students come from all over the world to study at the University of Sussex. With such a diverse body of students, it should come…
Why you should be excited to study at Sussex!
Welcome to the University of Sussex, and welcome to Brighton! In a place known for its diversity and inclusion, Brighton is a fantastic place to be at university. You will…
Protests in Latin America: Explained
By Laura Rodríguez Peña Latin America has been a region historically oppressed by its own leaders. Even after colonisation, the upper classes tended to monopolize power causing an ever-present sense…
Writing our Legacy: Experiences of the Windrush
On Thursday the 17th of October the organisation ‘Writing Our Legacy’ in Brighton and Hove, hosted their event for Black History Month. Which was a literary event to pay homage…
The cultural appropriation of Halloween
By Cloe Grampa In light of the of the pinnacle event on the spooky calendar there are question marks to be raised on Halloween and what place it has in…
Studying abroad?
By Mehek Shahzad Looking for a way to broaden your horizons? Love travelling? Interested in immersing yourself in a completely different culture whilst working towards your degree? Then completing a…
Day tripper’s spotlight – Hastings
By Maaya Takata There is more to this town on England’s Southeast coast than the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Set between hills that reach to the sea, and complemented by…
Veggies Places in Brighton
By Vanessa Hung We all know Brighton is one of the most vegetarian-friendly places in the UK. Nowhere else can match a variety of vegetarian or vegan britos and cafes…
What’s on November- December
By Joshua Talbot November 5: Lewes Bonfire Night- If you haven’t any plans for bonfire night- providing you have fully recovered from the spooky carnage that was Halloween- Lewes Bonfire…
Hanoi’s famous ‘Train Street’ closes to visitors
By Charlotte Brill Escaping the notoriously hair-raising Vietnamese traffic in Hanoi, one may stumble across the Old Quarter’s ‘Train Street’ running between Le Duan and Kham Tien street. This narrow…
Cultural Bite – homemade sticky toffee apples
By Mehek Shahzad With temperatures rapidly dropping and deadline season approaching, staying in and making your own food and treats is looking all the more appealing. With Halloween coming to…
Joker – A Review
By Holly Stimpson Warning – This Post Includes Spoilers. It’s been eleven years since The Dark Knight, which brought about Heath Ledger’s posthumously awarded Oscar for his portrayal of Batman’s…
The LaFontaines: An Interview
By Payton Dembs On Monday 7th October, before Patterns could be filled with 150 people chanting “The La, The La, The LaFontaines”, I was offered to watch soundcheck and sit…
Is Brighton’s food scene capitalising on culture?
Brighton is renowned for its diverse food scene; if there’s a cuisine you fancy one night, you’ll more than likely able to find it in our little seaside town. Got…