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“Give us a G, Give us an A, Give us a Y, What’s that spell?’ ‘GAY’ ‘and what is Gay?’ ‘Good!”

Words by Madeline Mcgrath The Universities of Sussex and Brighton, and the cities of Brighton and Hove are proud to be a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ+ people. While…

In Longing Memory of Franz Kafka

The mind and soul of the early 20th Century writer, Franz Kafka, have become perhaps the most highly coveted melancholy of the modernist era. The captivating contorted realms of Kafka…

Modern Mothers Day

How Mothers day has become both a commercially and emotionally important day on the calendar

The Limits of Menstruation in India

Words By Hafeesha TB Like any other health practices, menstrual hygiene management is also important for women to be healthy. There are many factors that prevent women’s access to good…

Ethicul: The Brighton Business Celebrating Sustainability, Community & Consumer Consciousness

Words By Alana Harris There’s never a simple, safe or stress-free time to launch a new business, but if there were to be one, it certainly wouldn’t be during a…

Are we drowning in a sea of information?

Features editor Alana Harris discusses the downfalls of the digital age and its onslaught of information

Brexit and Covid: How Cypriot expats continue to enjoy their residency

Brexit and the pandemic were the last push for expats to relocate back home. Despite the rise of covid-cases in Cyprus, retirees still feel safe to reside on the island.

A short history of gender neutral

Words by Olly DeHerrera Olly Blue for a boy and pink for a girl” is so ingrained in our understanding of gender that it seems almost like an aspect of…

Read now: The Badger’s Eighth Edition

Pick up a copy of the Badger’s Eighth edition of the academic year! From post-valentines reflections to pressing uni updates, this edition is a must read. What’s inside? Quarantine hotels…

Sitting Down With Senior Microsoft Manager; Discussing all things COVID, AI and Remote Life

Words by Ellie Doughty Hugh Milward, former Senior Director and current General Manager for Corporate, External and Legal Affairs at Microsoft UK sat down with me this past week for…

Considering Trauma: PTSD, Triggers and AOC’s Account, Are We Moving Forward?

*Content Warning: this article contains references to sexual assault* Words by Ellie Doughty

Chess: Strategy, Mind and The Queen’s Gambit.

“Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy (Siegbert Tarrasch).”

Read now: The Badger’s Seventh Edition

Pick up a copy of the first edition of the second term. The world has changed so much since we signed off in November but here we are, still shrouded…

Elephant in the Zoom: Christmas

Hi there! Jerry, Ellie and Andreas here…

Interview with the No Beef at Sussex campaign

Words by Ellie Doughty Last night I had the joy of sitting down – electronically – with Leila Grossmark, lead campaigner of No Beef Sussex and one of her fellow…

Read now: The Badger’s sixth edition!

Pick up The Badger’s last edition of the term! Christmas is coming but the big stories are still rolling in- have a flick through for all of the student-centric need-to-know…

Read now: The Badger’s Fifth Edition

Lockdown is well underway and the news keeps rolling in so pick up a copy of The Badger for your bi-weekly update on all things Sussex student and beyond.

What’s Bin Going On With Brighton’s Recycling?

Andreas Lange takes a look at the recycling situation in Brighton and Hove

The Social Dilemma

Words By Teddy Parkin Everything is aligned for a productive work session. I’ve chosen my spot at the presuming eds coffee shop on London Road. My flat white with oat…

Pandemic Pregnancy

Words By Megan De Meo In England alone an average of 1,688 babies are born every day. This means that across the UK as a whole, tens of thousands of…