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Inside Brighton’s Illegally Rented Student Homes 

Being a student is tough enough as it is. Facing mountains of student debt, a cost of living crisis, and just to top it off – terrible housing conditions. A…

Reform’s Racist Rampage in South East England 

Now, this may be a news article – but I’ve got to admit it is pretty impossible (I refuse) to write a neutral article discussing a racist political party which…

Napoli’s Triangle of Death – How the Mafia Caused a Cancer Epidemic 

The “Triangle of Death” is a large area of land located approximately 25 km northeast of the city of Napoli (Naples), Italy. The name was coined in reference to the…

Trashy, Fierce and Feminist – This is Slut Pop! 

A history of sexually explicit music Despite what your Grandma might say, sexually suggestive music has been around for well over 100 years now. Beginning in the 1920s with the…

Is TikTok Live Replacing Television? 

Like all media consumption, audiences are increasingly transitioning to digital platforms, including TikTok. Watching traditional TV channels has almost stopped among younger viewers, with 90% of 18- to 24-year-olds heading…

Brighton petition to drop Hove from name gathers whopping 57 signatures

An online petition has begun to gather attention, as supporters want to drop ‘Hove’ from the city’s official title: Brighton and Hove. In 1997, Brighton and Hove, which were separate…

Brighton’s Homelessness Crisis 

In the winter months as Brighton hits below freezing temperatures, there are hundreds whose reality is harsh – survival on the streets. In Brighton, estimates by Shelter show that over…

Exclusive with the Vice Chancellor

To celebrate the beginning of a new semester at Sussex Sasha Roseneil, Vice Chancellor, sat down with The Badger for an exclusive insight into life as Vice Chancellor and all…

Storm Éowyn Rocks Brighton’s Coastline

The force of the recent Storm Éowyn has shaken Brighton. The high pressure and rapidly intensifying winds through the Jet Stream contributed to a battering of our coastlines across the…

Siân Berry Exclusive Interview with the Badger

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here! Back in October, recently elected Brighton Pavilion MP, Siân Berry, sat down with News Sub-Editor Jade Montana to give an exclusive…

The End-of-Life Bill has just been passed—but what happens next? 

The Terminally Ill (End of Life) Bill has passed, thanks to the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater bringing the motion forward to debate. However, while a recent YouGov poll (YouGov, 2023)…

Tuition Fee Rises Wage War on Working Class Students

Four years ago Keir Starmer promised to scrap tuition fees. One year ago Starmer promised he would provide fairer tuition fees. Now he is drawing up plans to raise tuition…

Badger-Hating Badenoch becomes Conservative Leader

Kemi Badenoch has just become the new Conservative party leader, defeating Robert Jenrich by 12,418 votes. But what does her victory mean? A shift to the Right Badenoch represents a…

Why Liam Payne’s Death is a Complete Tragedy.

On Wednesday 16th October 2024, it was announced to the world that former One Direction member Liam Payne, had passed away after falling from a hotel room balcony, in Argentina.…

Eat Central Reopens

Eat Central has reopened to serve the students with wider menu options and new interiors. The largest food outlet on campus, Eat Central, closed down in March of this year…

The Rise Of The Right, Who Is To Blame And What Can We Do? 

To be anti racist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness. – Ibram Kendi Following the murders of three young girls,…

Accessibility should be a Journey, not a Destination

Sussex might be famous for its psychological research, but it should be infamous for its stairs (please stop scheduling my classes in Ashdown). Is there really a finish line? Accessibility…

Brat. Stay away from politics.

Because it’s sooooo relatable to do a little key, have a little line, and then send off bombs to genocidal leaders. Throw your hair up into a messy bun, eat…

They Live Forever: Oasis Reunion Summer 2025

We’re getting an Oasis reunion before GTA 6? Last week, rumours were circulating that the infamous brothers were planning a reunion. “Little by little”, these rumours gained traction, but the…

Brighton’s Islamophobic Demonstrations: What You Need to Know

Apparent ‘leaked’ screenshots of far-right group chats reveal as many as 35 locations named as targets for anti-immigration riots planned to happen on Wednesday 7 August at 8pm. With messages…