Keeping Warm Out in the Cold this Winter
You may have noticed the weather getting colder as we approach the winter months. This is a welcome feeling for some after such a hot summer. However, for those who…
New Aldi Creates Jobs and Traffic Problems
The new Lewes Road branch of ALDI has opened to the public. Its first customers received free fruit and vegetables and the store has proved popular since. However, high customer…
New Student Energy Project Launches at Sussex
A new Student Energy Project has started at Sussex. The project is run in collaboration with The Student Energy Project, the University Sustainability team and Sussex Students’ Union. The Student…
Sentences Quashed for Fracking Protestors
The court of appeal has quashed sentences handed to 3 fracking protestors calling them “manifestly excessive”. Jail sentences of 15- 16 months were given to the three protesters Simon Blevins,…
In Conversation with Peter Tatchell: Gender, Direct Action and Brexit
Veteran human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, gave a talk on campus. Known for his work with the LGBTQ+ community, he spoke about free speech under attack and the concept of…
Over 1,000 Sign Sussex Fracking Open Letter
An open letter started by Sussex academics has gained over 1,000 signatures. The letter, entitled ‘Open letter from UK academics: The harsh sentencing of anti-fracking campaigners sets a dangerous precedent’…
Renting Unaffordable for Young People
South East among the most expensive areas to rent as revealed by BBC research. Research carried out by The BBC has found that renting is unaffordable for two-thirds of people…
Where did you come from, where did you escargot? Martlets Snailway appears in Brighton and Hove
Colourful snail statues have appeared across Brighton and Hove. The Snails are part of an art trail turned fundraising initiative by Martlets, a hospice charity. Fifteen of the snails were…
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Brighton
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a tour of Chichester, Bognor Regis, Brighton, and Peacehaven. On their first visit to Sussex, the pair will greet crowds and local…
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…
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…
Students petition university for strike hardship fund
Sussex students have started a petition to the University of Sussex requesting that wages that would have been paid to striking staff be placed instead into a hardship fund. The…
Sussex Library charges £12,442.75 for late fees
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that library fees for overdue books reached £12, 442.75 during the 2016/17 academic year. The request was made on 31 October 2017 and…
New campaign Sussex on Ecosia
A group of Sussex Anthropology students have started a campaign for The University to use Ecosia as its default search engine. The group consists of three second-year students. Founding member,…
Exclusive: New East Slope £156.55 per week
New East Slope accommodation will cost £156.55 per week, £6,084 a year, The Badger can exclusively reveal. The new development, which is part of the University’s £750 million campus masterplan,…
Trees to be felled on campus
From the 18th December onwards, roughly 100 trees are to be felled from the Science car park and the East Slope area. The removal is connected to the new East…
Confusion as Brighton and Hove Buses announces fare increases.
Brighton and Hove Buses have announced increases in bus fares to be implemented from 16 January 2018. Several news outlets reported incorrectly on the rise, and a spokesman for B&H…
Michael Farthing paid ‘golden goodbye’ of £230,000
Previous Vice-Chancellor of Sussex University, Michael Farthing, was paid a £230,000 sum ‘in lieu of notice’ upon stepping down from his role, University Financial Statements for 2016-17 reveal. The Times…
Library to allow hot drinks in the new year
The library confirmed in a meeting that it will allow students to bring hot drinks inside from the new year. Previously, students had to consume hot drinks outside the main…
Liberate the Debate hosts several successful events.
New society ‘Liberate the Debate’ held two successful events last week following the controversy surrounding a previous talk in which Bill Etheridge MEP gave a speech on Stanmer park’s grounds,…