Mindful Masturbation: considering how self love can be the most satisfying
It seems that in recent years, non-Eastern cultures have been keen on incorporating the long-standing traditions of meditation and mindfulness…
Gay Rights in the UK: Daniel Parker writes a brief history of a long struggle
The year was 2014. The month was March. And the vibes were very, very gay. Yes, it was 13th March…
The Paris Terror Attacks
William Crona delves deeper into the atrocities of last week. Soon after 21.00 GMT on Friday evening, the French capital…
The curse of social media: what is the relationship between body image and social media?
For who knows how long, body image, self-esteem and body consciousness have been an issue for many human beings –…
Brighton’s flourishing vegan culture
We’ve heard it all. It has been all over the news for the last couple of days. Processed meats such…
Concerns over NUS censorship: Why should political correctness outweigh freedom of speech?
With the modern era of twenty-four hour news cycles it is perhaps quite likely that, despite its publicity, the relatively…
Panic on the streets of Brighton? An anonymous writer reveals the alcohol-fuelled world of Brighton’s night-life
After finishing a whirlwind first year at Sussex University I found myself facing a difficult decision over my summer activities.…
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…
How mental health lost the war on disease
The BBC reported a “crisis in mental health provision” last month, after an NHS trust was told no mental health…
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…
Alastair Campbell: “I am and was a control freak”
In the second and final part of The Badger’s interview with Alastair Campbell, Harry Howard talks to the former New…
Jeremy Corbyn leaves door open for possible pact with Caroline Lucas
Scroll down for our interview with Jeremy Corbyn. Jeremy Corbyn has left open the possibility of an electoral pact with…
Charles Kennedy, the left-wing Lib Dem: The Badger pays tribute to ‘a brilliant politician’
The Badger‘s Harry Howard believes Charles Kennedy, the former Liberal Democrat leader who died yesterday, was a ‘brilliant politician and decent…
International Womens’ Day and Feminism Today
Vicky Grantham discusses the prevalence of Feminism in light of International Women’s Day, especially through social media. Hundreds marched in…
First person account: Depression and me
Sophie Jones describes her ongoing experiences with depression and how it affects her illogically on a regular basis. You know…
Lunar New Year 2015: the year of the sheep
Chloe Allibon provides a brief history of Lunar New Year, describing Chinese, Tibetan and Vietnamese traditions and celebrations. On Thursday…
LGBTQ+ first person account: I am Bisexual
Grace Kavanagh provides a personal account of her decision to ‘come out’ as bisexual, detailing her reception and anxieties surrounding…
Sussex University: internationally acknowledged
So it looks like Sussex University is up there with the best of them. Congratulations are in order as recently,…
Married and ‘Mature’: Life as an undergraduate at 28
Hannah Clifton describes her experience of balancing being a mature undergraduate, studying for a career change and planning a wedding.…
Meet the Ugly Girls Club
What would you do if someone called you ugly? If you’re a member of Royal Holloway’s FemSoc, you start a…