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Sussex plastic-free referendum approved by Students’ Union

On April 1, the University of Sussex Students’ Union Council voted in favour of holding a referendum on adopting a plastic-free policy initiative. The referendum was called for by Sussex…

Couples wanted for ‘kinky’ TV show

Fans of lifestyle and reality TV rejoice. Brighton television company Crackit Productions, has announced that they are looking for participants for a new TV series. They are recruiting 21- 30-year-olds…

Saltdean Brexit S.O.S.

Artist Duncan McKellar organised a living art installation come protest at the end of last month. ‘EU S.O.S.’ saw hundreds of people, brandishing mirrors, gather at White Cliffs Cafe, Saltdean.…

‘What Men Want’: The sexual encounter at the film’s heart is rape, not comedy

Essentially, What Men Want was a movie following the life of a determined, if a little obnoxious, career woman who prioritises work over everything before learning the real value of…

Pronoun badges for Brighton school children

Children in secondary schools across Brighton and Hove have been given the choice to wear pronoun badges for the first time ever. The badges – which can already be found…

Sussex Alumni opens ‘pop-up’ barbers

An ingenious new idea sees pop up barbershop on wheels take to the streets of London and Brighton. Two young men from South Norwood, London, are revolutionising the haircut industry,…

Mental Health resources

This list has been compiled by The Mental Health Project, a student run society dedicated to getting others talking about mental health. Residential Advisors: contact via email for advice and…

Crop top unfit to fly on Thomas Cook

The continuous over-sexulisation women face in society is sickening and must end. 21-year-old Emily O’Connor was supposedly targeted by Thomas Cook Airlines for wearing a crop top after boarding the…

Sussex students talk at European Parliament

Four University of Sussex students were invited to the European Parliament in Brussels to meet with Members of European Parliament to discuss Climate Change. Students Mary-Jane Farrell, Roseanne Steffen, Aidan…

‘We should have roots here’

Sussex University allotment group, Roots, is facing another move; the third in six years. Currently located behind Park Village, student gardeners may have to make way for new student accommodation.…

The state of mental health at Sussex University

Following the suicide of 22-year-old Sussex student Daniel Bowen, The Badger has consulted Sussex students, Sussex Students’ Union, and Sussex University about student mental health. Sussex University was criticised by…

Mental Health resources

This list has been compiled by The Mental Health Project, a student run society dedicated to getting others talking about mental health. Residential Advisors: contact via email for advice and…

Attention: porn addicts

By Rebecca Spencer – Comment Editor With international women’s day just passed I thought it was about time we talked about porn and reclaiming female sexuality. Feminist porn is creating…

Turin: A Short Guide to Life Outside the Box

Ever wanted to go beyond the traditional italian facade? Delve into somewhere new through this guide to Turin, a new destination for your future travel plans. Since the day I…

Keeping up with Brexit

Feeling precarious about Brexit? So are we, which is why we thought to shed some light on the enigma that is Brexit… After discovering firsthand the consequences of a leave…

Sussex group Ecosia on Campus to plant trees in Library Square

Sussex University based group Ecosia on Campus are to hold a tree-planting event in Library Square this Wednesday April 10. This is after the University’s default search engine Ecosia reaches…

‘I could have been killed’ – horror as Brighton Pier ride comes loose

A teenager has been admitted to hospital after a fairground ride on Brighton’s iconic pier came loose yesterday. According to reports from eye-witnesses, the incident took place on a ride…

The Production of ‘A Clockwork Orange’

The clock is ticking for this controversial, phenomenal production to take to the stage and a explanation for why the themes of the play are so important in the modern…

Mel Gibson Attached to Direct Jeremy Corbyn Biopic

Jeremy Corbyn’s reputation has grown to the point where the suits at Summit Entertainment have commissioned a biopic on the Labour Leader. Summit alumni Mel Gibson is reported to direct,…

Maunder Music in Picturesque Ditchling

This piece is the result of a collaboration between Media, Film, and Music at Sussex University and Ditchling Museum. Ditchling, East Sussex – a picturesque village nestled in the South…