The Big Debate: Is the British monarchy a viable institution in the 21st century?
Yes As Queen Elizabeth II’s reign surpasses that of her great-grandmother Queen Victoria, it seems that anti-monarchist feeling has reached…
The Big Debate: Should Britain have an “open-door” policy towards refugees?
Yes Before I begin my side of this debate – which is, of course, ‘yes’ – I would like to…
Was the Student Union right in supporting the UCU marking boycott?
With a motion passing through the Student Council voting for the USSU to officially support this term’s marking boycott, The…
Should the NUS have backed out of the Free Education demo?
With the NUS withdrawing support for the Free Education demonstration on November 19th on the grounds of health and safety,…
Has the Poppy Appeal become too commercialised?
With BBC presenters asked to wear poppies two weeks before 11th November and the advent of the #poppyselfie, The Badger…
The Big Debate: Coca-Cola boycott
Should the Students’ Union continue to boycott Coca-Cola? YES – Ben Lucas Why should anything be boycotted? Boycotts are a…
The Big Debate: should prisoners get the vote?
As David Cameron enters a face-off with the European Court of Human Rights, this week’s Badger asks, should prisoners receive…
The Big Debate: minimum alcohol pricing
Should there be a minimum price on alcohol to deter excessive drinking? This month, the Scottish government is being sued…
The Big Debate: housing on campus
After ‘The Guardian’ suggested that Sussex’s accommodation is tantamount to a miniature class sytem, we asked two students their views.…
Is Sussex worth £9000?
Yes! Justin Sealey The debate over exactly how much universities should be charging is one that has been repeated on…
The Big Debate: the British monarchy
“The royals are a money-spinner” Whenever a major event in the royal circle occurs, such as this year’s royal wedding,…