Duke and Duchess of Sussex Take on the Tabloids
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have this month launched respective lawsuits against the owners of UK tabloid papers. The Sun, The Daily Mirror and The Mail on Sunday are…
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 Athletic – What do content subscriptions mean going forward?
By Jonny Garwood Tube ads constantly push new products in your face and, commuters hearing of the new sports media application entitled The Athletic might be encouraged to perform a…
Extinction Rebellion protests banned by police
The Metropolitan Police have issued a statement banning all Extinction Rebellion protests in London, under the Public Order Act.
Oliver’s Brighton: Two years on
“There were shops selling robes, shops selling telescopes and strange silver instruments , windows stacked with barrels of bat spleens and eels’ eyes, tottering piles of spell books, quills and…
Two new student-led campaigns join the SU
In the lead-up to the Change Sussex Forum taking place in the Research Centre on October 22, The Badger provides the low down on the Students’ Union’s two most recently…
Vegan Activists Disrupt Brighton
Vegan activists have been targeting supermarkets and corporations that profit from the sale of animal products, using a radical yet entirely nonviolent form of protest.
Free Wednesdays Volunteer Scheme
Free Wednesdays, a student volunteer scheme which offers free sanitary and sexual health products to Sussex students, need your help.
Brighton buses become the first in the UK to run in zero emission mode
This October, the UK’s first zero emission buses - The Enviro400Er’s - will debut in Brighton & Hove.
Sussex graduate wins UK Dyson Award
Lucy Hughes, a University of Sussex product design graduate, won this year’s prestigious James Dyson Award for her innovative plastic alternative.
Meet the local feminist collective fighting against sexual assault at gigs
Becca Bashford, The Badger's News Editor, chats with Girls Against founder Bea Bennister about the problem of sexual assault and harassment that is plaguing the music industry.
Could Brexit become the start of a left-wing national revolution?
YES Luke Schofield The short answer is, yes. However this is an answer in two parts; what has already happened in party politics in the wake of the 2016 Brexit…
Is the UK ready to legalise cannabis?
YES Max Morris-Edwards The idea that cannabis should be legalised for recreational use is rapidly growing in popularity across the UK. Cannabis is indeed the most used illegal drug in…
Is America ready for a progressive candidate?
By Maritsa Tsioupra-Lewis On September 12th in Houston, Texas, the third Democratic debate commenced. With too-many-to-count candidates originally running in the Democratic primary, the group was dwindled down to ten…
Should you refuse the zoos?
By Leo Hodges Conservation is an immensely complex process and more often than not zoos and animal-loving customers are the problem. Zoo’s exploit conservation, education and research to justify their…
An Ethical Freshers’ Week
With global warming seemingly occurring at an unprecedented rate and with organisations (the Students’ Union included) declaring climate emergencies, as a student at university or anyone going about their day…
Campus Culture
Ever get worried that you aren’t having the uni experience? Don’t be! There isn’t one. In general, if you want to make the most out of your time, good advice…
A Feast For One and All
With Sussex having staff and students coming from more than 140 countries, there is no better option for bringing local and international students together than through food! One of the…
Champions League 2019/2020: A Preview
As the season finally begins to pack in the action, we begin to look ahead to what the Champions League has in offer for the rest of the 2018/19 football…
‘Stand-Up History Brighton’ – A Review?
I feel a particular ambivalence toward review and criticism. While I have used them in the past to filter my consumption, I’ve also found myself incredulous at what has appeared,…