New saliva test predicts male sexuality
Over the last two decades there have been several studies on the intriguing subject of sexual orientation in human beings. These studies have led to a conclusion that it is,…
The growing church of celebrity culture
It has been said by Sociologist, Chris Rojek that “The collapse of organised religion, the absence of having saints or a God to look up to, for many people in…
Freshers: The tale of a new city
Fresher’s week is rife with countless opportunities; it’s an exploration of what’s on offer just waiting for the eager freshers to unlock. It’s all fantastic fun and if you manage…
A recognition of autumn’s virtue
It’s officially autumn, and I’m sure you’re all as relieved as I am. Autumn’s like the seasonal equivalent of getting home and taking your bra off after a long day,…
Review: Brighton Comedy Festival – Opening Night Gala, Friday 9th October
With a full theatre and a panoply of great acts, the Brighton Comedy Festival’s Opening Night Gala kicked off a month of comedy with a bang. The event, organised by…
SNP talk free education at Aberdeen conference
The SNP Annual Conference from 15 to 17 October in Aberdeen saw Scottish Nationalist MPs addressing a range of domestic and foreign policy issues. Party leader Nicola Sturgeon told voters…
Corporate Scandals; Sex, Theft, and Cricket.
German car manufacturers Volkswagen have been splashed across the front pages this week, and not because of another multi million advertising campaign. No, this defied the “all publicity is good…
Albion seek permission for £16m AMEX hotel
Brighton and Hove Albion look set to build a £16 million 150-bed hotel as an extension to its home at the American Express Community Stadium. The hotel, to be named…
The Digital Footprint: Our right to disappear?
Channel 4 have recently debuted the show ‘Hunted’, which tasks 14 fugitives with going on the run in the United Kingdom for 28 days. While on the run they’ll be…
Green Party Conference 2015
Last weekend saw over a thousand Green Party Members gather in Bournemouth for the Green Party’s Autumn Conference, with the Green Surge at the 2015 General Elections, the European refugee…
Sussex academic made Labour economic adviser
Sussex academic Mariana Mazzucato will take up the position of an economic adviser for Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow Cabinet. Labour’s new Shadow-Chancellor John McDonnell announced her appointment during his speech at…
Warwick SU reverses ban on secular activist
A decision by Warwick University’s Student Union to ban an ex-muslim human rights campaigner has been overturned, describing the move as a “highly regrettable error”. The decision comes after a…
Labour Party Conference comes to Brighton
Thousands of Labour Party activists headed to Brighton’s Hilton Metropole for the party’s annual conference from 27 – 30 September. The conference saw speeches from Labour MPs, including their newly…
Caroline Lucas returns to campus for Union Q and A
Caroline Lucas, the MP for Brighton Pavilion and the only elected member of the Green Party, visited the University of Sussex for the first time since her re-election in May.…
Badger in controversy
Over 100 people have signed a petition in support of The Badger after a dispute with the Students’ Union about an article. The Students’ Union allege that last week’s edition…
Sussex student wins £5,000 for new social networking app
MSc Computer Science student, George Lengyel, is an entrepreneurial runner-up of the 2015 StartUp Sussex Award, winning £5,000. Using his social networking knowledge he presented an idea for a new…
Council consider refurbishment of Chichester I
Brighton & Hove City Council is currently considering a planning application submitted by the University of Sussex to create a state-of-the-art engineering and robotics centre on its campus. A decision…
The Badger Q&A: Nish Kumar
Stand-up comedian Nish Kumar is bringing his new show, Long Word, Long Word, Blah Blah Blah… I’m so clever, to the Brighton Dome on the twenty-fourth of October. Kumar, who…
Review: Möglich – Douglas Walker – 26/09/2015
Whilst the audience slowly trickles into The Otherplace’s main room, a sole man occupies the stage. He is on his knees, his head submerged in a bucket of water. After…
Review: Racing Minds – Komedia – 13/09/2015
Racing Minds are a long-form improv quintet consisting of Tom Skelton, Dougie Walker, Chris Turner, Dylan Townley, and Daniel Roberts. The group have sold out their Edinburgh runs since 2013…