Dune 2, Barbie and the Decline of Media Literacy
CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DUNE 2 Dune as a franchise is profoundly anti-colonial and anti-imperialist. Its storyline is about the dangers of idolatry, how religion can be used to control the…
Why is Animation so Disregarded, Disrespected and Devalued?
I have always had a deep love and respect for animation. It has provided me with heart-touching moments, awesome fight scenes and conveyed the power of the human voice. I’ve…
Shakespeare in Love: How Classic Plays Inspire Rom coms
Shakespeare: inventor of popular phrases; the man responsible for my less-than-stellar A Level English grade; and, now, the inspiration behind some of the best-loved romantic comedies of a generation. When…
Game Recommendations by Genre
Cosy: Stardrew Valley Written by: Semhar (Semi) Tesfazgy, Editor in Chief When a day jam-packed with work and assignments comes to a close, there’s nothing better than unwinding with a…
Is Bella Goth the New Barbie?
It’s happening. The Sims is finally getting a big-screen adaptation, with even bigger names attached, including Margot Robbie of Barbie fame to produce. The Sims was released in February 2000…
Understanding the Hidden Reality of Housing Insecurity in Brighton
One in 88 people are homeless in Brighton and Hove, according to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. This horrifying statistic brings the real extent of the situation into focus.…
North Laine Retailers: Fast Fashion?
The North Laine area in Brighton is renowned for being a quirky set of small businesses, where you can be sure what you’re buying is unique. When I moved to…
The Campus Bubble vs The Outside World
It is easy to get lost in the unreal seeming simulation that is a university campus. An alternate universe where children don’t exist, sleep schedules are reversed, and construction work…
TOP 10: Animal Lover Hotspots
1. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare The Broyle, Lewes, BN8 5AJ A short drive from Brighton, Raystede animal sanctuary has a variety of domestic animals to appreciate from dogs to…
The Views of Lewes
After you go through the gates of Falmer station, do you walk over the bridge and head towards Platform 1 to travel straight into Brighton? Next time, consider staying on…
Finding Where You Fit: Community Meetups in Brighton
University can be an incredibly isolating and overwhelming place, particularly when you have to navigate it away from family and friends. The list of societies on campus is virtually endless;…
Badger Wins Big at National Awards
The Badger has done Sussex proud! Committee members from The Badger attended the Student Publication Association’s National Conference (SPANC) in Bristol from 10 to 12 April, bringing home five national…
How Does Your Relationship with Your Parents Change at University?
It’s commonly assumed that a strong relationship with parents is an essential part of growing up, but this is not the case for everyone. Every student at Sussex will have…
Clubbing vs Sobriety: Can We Do Both?
The thought of clubbing sober almost does not bear thinking about. The cramped, sweaty, dingy basement clubs with dance floors that are sticky with god-knows-what, the reek of chunder in…
Consequences of Everest’s Human Traffic Jam
Before mountaineers Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary climbed the highest peak, the former surveyor general of India – George Everest – was the first to record its height. In 1856,…
The Ups and Downs of an Intern at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion Week events in cosmopolitan cities like Paris and New York often exude an aura of exclusivity, reserved seemingly for designers, celebrities, and influencers. But behind the glamour is essential…
An Open Letter to my Past Self: The Signs (That You Missed) of an Abusive Relationship
Written by: Anonymous Hey you, it’ll be confusing when it first happens. Your new boyfriend will pull you out of a club (that you just paid an exorbitant amount for…
I Want To Use My Voice, But I Don’t Know How To!
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s crises? You are not alone. From economic turmoil to global conflicts, the world is full of hardships and injustices. This is why activism matters more…
UK’s New Extremism Definition Raises Concerns Over Free Speech and Bias
Amidst widespread protests for Palestine, the Government has released a new definition for extremism that has sparked concerns about its potential impact on autonomy and free speech, particularly for certain…
Free Period Products Available in New Scheme on Campus
As part of an initiative by the Period Dignity Project, working with Sussex Estates and Facilities (SEF), dispensers containing free Natracare pads and tampons have been installed across campus, replacing…