Review - When the Lights Went Out
Words by Adam Kerry A new London airport in the Thames, referenda on EU membership, and radical zines. All sounds…
Review: Klara in the Sun
Words By Hanani Aslam Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro’s eighth novel and first book since winning the Nobel Prize…
Review - Boys in Zinc by Svetlana Alexievich
Words by Oliver Mizzi When we think about Afghanistan we think of America’s long war – the forever war. We…
2021 Literary Adaptation to Look Out For
Words by Molly Openshaw & Robyn Cowie Here is a taste of the book to film/television adaptations we can expect…
Interview: Verity Spott
Verity Spott is an alumnus from the University of Sussex and a Brighton based poet about politics and social issues.…
IWD 2021: Writing as a Woman in Brighton
Brighton based writer of “One Morning, One Moment” discusses the role of gender in writing and how women are represented…
The Romance Genre Needs Diversity
While the Romance genre thrives this Valentine’s day, we need to diversify our bookshelves.
Review: Zadie Smith – Intimations
Words by Jerry Silvester Not every piece of art relating to an unpleasant event consumes us in a way we…
Black History Month 2020 Books Overview
Words by Eric Barrell This year, the Black Lives Matter protests after the death of George Floyd marked the biggest…
Revisiting American Psycho in 2020
Bret Easton Ellis’ cult classic novel sparked controversy when it was first published in 1991. Patrick Bateman is a character…
A Book Lovers Guide To Brighton
Words by Jasmine Smith If you’re new to the city, Brighton has endless avenues of discovery. The perfect mix of…
Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition
The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!
The Long Week In: Comics to Self-Isolate With
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of lockdown. However,…
The Long Week In: Books to Self-Isolate With
The next few weeks will prove a challenging time for those of us faced with the prospect of self-isolation. However,…
Child-ish – Why children’s books aren’t just for kids.
As writers for a student publication, we are often wont to demonstrate a literary prowess. The desire to flex some…
‘Oreo’ by Fran Ross: A Review
By Jessica Hake. There are only a few works in which I have laughed aloud while reading. Bridget Jones, the…
Author in Focus: Langston Hughes
By Jessica Hake. If you haven’t heard of this literary genius then let me introduce you to Langston Hughes. Hughes…
A note on graphic novels: A guide to some of the best graphic novels on the market now
The term ‘graphic novel’ has, for a long time, been used loosely around the fringes of the literary society. While…
‘The Goldfinch’: are some novels best left untouched?
First published in 2013, Donna Tartt’s epic coming-of-age novel has attracted a large literary following. The Goldfinch was awarded the…
5 alternative campus study spaces
During term time, it can often be difficult to find a study space on campus, especially during the lead up…