The Big Debate: Do universities need a ‘free speech champion’?- YES
In The Big Debate this week, two writers debate whether a ‘free speech champion’ should be appointed by the government, or if it might cause more harm than good.
THE BIG DEBATE- should schools reopen?
YES Words By Dexter Clark There’s a reason why education is one of the most funded bodies in the public sphere and that is due to it being integral to…
THE BIG DEBATE-Should social media be banned for under 18s?
YES- Roxanna Wright There is no doubt that social media can be a very unhealthy and dangerous place. Even as a 19-year-old, I sometimes find myself being negatively impacted from…
Has Cancel Culture become toxic? (Y)
Words by Miranda Dunne It was only this February that Caroline Flack died after the Crown Prosecution Service pursued a trial where she was to be accused of domestic violence.…
Has cancel culture become toxic? (N)
Words By Summer Kelly Cancel culture is perhaps controversial, but not toxic. A system that allows marginalised communities to publicly assert their value systems, is not toxic. Instead, it is…
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Read Now: The Badger 11th Edition
The 11th and final edition of the academic year is here, read it now!
Should smoking be illegal?
The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers tackle a contentious topic, representing polarised views. They might…
Should private schools be abolished?
The Big Debate is a regular Badgerfeature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers tackle a contentious topic, representing polarised views. They might not…
Is the opt-out organ donation policy ethical?
The Big Debate is a regular Badgerfeature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers tackle a contentious topic, representing polarised views. They might not…
Should some reality TV shows be banned?
The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers tackle a contentious topic, representing polarised views. They might…
Does the University do enough to help integrate international students?
YES Bogdan Gherasim Brighton is a completely new world for me! Even though I heard about it and saw it on the internet, the fact that I am living here,…
Should cosmetic surgery be banned?
**Warning some people may find the following image disturbing** The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers…
Should we still listen to Michael Jackson’s music?
YES Alice Gledhill Sometimes, bad people create great things. This does not redeem them, but nor does it reduce the quality of their art. Michael Jackson, who died in 2009,…
Brighton: If you haven’t got the means, is it the ends?
In this article Comment Editor Rebecca Spencer and Comment Sub-Editor Louis Johnson discuss their perspectives of living in Brighton. Rebecca having moved here in 2017 and Louis, a born and…
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…
Should there be a more radical approach to SU politics?
Yes Johnbosco Nwogbo There is a need now, more than at any other time, for the kind of radicalism and ambitiousness the Red Slate promises to bring to the SU.…
Should students support the strikes?
Yes Johnbosco Nwogbo Universities are part of society. They don’t sit above society, nor do they transcend society. Problems in universities are de facto social problems. Lecturers, students, non-academic staff,…
Should the monarchy be abolished?
YES William Cronk Since the time of Alfred the Great, this country has had a monarch of some form or another. The monarchy has provided stability and governance in tricky…
Comment Cast: The US is leaving the Paris Climate Agreement- but does it really matter?
In this episode Will and Julian debate whether or not the US leaving the Paris Climate Agreement really matters. Thanks for listening and tune in for more next week!