A Journey of Food through Lyon’s gastronomy
By Thaïs Jacquet When entering a Lyonnais Bouchon -traditional lyonnaise restaurant-, you will feel your senses heightened by your surroundings: the smell of « Gratton » (fried pork fat), the…
Pack Up and Drive
What might Van Life offer to students? We interviewed two such travelers to find out what they think.
An insight into the real Africa – what the media doesn’t show
When the western world talks about Africa, they reflect the Africa they have seen or heard about from the media that they consume. These reflections are deeply rooted in the…
Jinkx Monsoon on Together Again, Again, on LGBTQ+ and non-binary issues and on returning to RuPaul’s Drag Race
Editor-in-Chief Chris Ahjem sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon to discuss their new show, LGBTQ+ issues and whether they'd return to Drag Race.
Risky Raves- the highs and lows of party drugs
What are party drugs: Party drugs are recreational drugs such as MDMA, Ketamine, and cocaine, taken to enhance people’s experiences at clubs, festivals, and parties. All party drugs are illegal…
LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace- what does the US Surpreme Court have to say?
It is always a fear of mine that when I fill out an application for a job, that when I get to the anti-discrimination section and enter my sexuality, that…
Protest art- The Lennon Walls in Hong Kong
John Lennon, the famous singer, peace activist and icon of freedom was assassinated on 8 December, 1980. People from around the world commemorated his death. Shortly after this, inPrague, Czech…
Decolonise Sussex
Authors: Shriya Lakshman ( English and History, 3rd year) and Roxane Lavanchy( MA International Relations) Decolonise Sussex: aims and origins Decolonise Sussex is a student-led campaign dedicated to challenging the…
Protests in Hong Kong- an insight
Dominic Cheung, a Hong Kongian student studying at Sussex, tells The Badger about what he witnessed at one of the peaceful protests in Hong Kong, and gives some deeper insight…
Extinction Rebellion- the fight for our planet
Protesters for social justice movements often talk about a moment of awakening when the true weight of the cause you are fighting for hits you. I had always assumed that…
A Guide to Sexual Health at Sussex University
by Kimberly Lee As freshers week has come to an end, many of you will have been introduced to the colourful culture that university life brings. It has been known…
Mental Health and You
Living on your own for the first time can be scary and stressful. Sometimes the new and difficult challenges presented by university life can lead to mental health problems. The…
Making you feel at home- a guide to Sussex’s international societies
Sonaili Vasta and Arianna Lee International students come from all over the world to study at the University of Sussex. With such a diverse body of students, it should come…
Why you should be excited to study at Sussex!
Welcome to the University of Sussex, and welcome to Brighton! In a place known for its diversity and inclusion, Brighton is a fantastic place to be at university. You will…
Writing our Legacy: Experiences of the Windrush
On Thursday the 17th of October the organisation ‘Writing Our Legacy’ in Brighton and Hove, hosted their event for Black History Month. Which was a literary event to pay homage…
Sussex’s student-led campaigns making a difference right now
With over 20,000 students enrolled at the University of Sussex, it’s not surprising that many of them take an interest in changing the world around us - in fact, all…
The Badger’s Guide to being LGBTQ+ at Uni and in Brighton
The Badger has taken the time to create a student guide covering everything from fun and safe venues to queer media recommendations to aide new and returning LGBTQ+ students in…
How to Stay Active on Campus during your time at Sussex Uni
By Melissa White It can be very daunting moving to a new city – or even a new country – for uni. Just finding the nearest supermarket, let alone ways…
Hong Kong: A Year Abroad
For many students, moving to university can feel like a big enough move as it is. But why stop there when you could go further? With the university offering incredible…
Sussex Pink Week
In the run up to Sussex Pink Week, The Badger Features Editor Tallulah Belassie-Page caught up with Ana Schiller to talk about the group’s plans for the week, and how…