Brighton Council Leader Speaks on Housing, Students, and Local Priorities
Brighton and Hove Council leader Councillor Bella Sankey sat down with The Badger at the University of Sussex to discuss a wide range of local issues, from housing and student…
Roots Garden Reels After Repeated Thefts
On Wednesday, 29th October 2025, the Roots Society suffered a break-in. The Roots Society is a communal gardening society that aims to provide food and a safe space for wildlife…
Why I’m Having a Breast Reduction
Exposed When I worked at a pub, there was a man who used to come in regularly – older, loud, too confident. The kind of man who thought everything he…
Students’ Union Benches Male Hockey and Rugby Teams
The Men’s Hockey and Rugby clubs at Sussex University have been removed as university-facilitated teams for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This decision followed multiple reports alleging inappropriate conduct and a…
Shoes Fill Jubilee Square in Memorial for the Children of Gaza
Hundreds of children’s shoes were laid out across Jubilee Square in Brighton this Friday, each pair a reminder of the young lives lost in the war in Gaza. The memorial…
An interview with Kevin Atwater: Vulnerability, Songwriting & Achilles
By Sophie Martin Known for his gentle indie-folk style mixed with some of the most disgustingly heart wrenching lyrics I’ve ever heard, Kevin Atwater first found fame with his song…
“I long for a time when the term ‘woman scientist’ is no longer necessary”- In Conversation With MRI Physicist, Dr. Iris Asllani
Dr. Iris Asllani has worked at the Clinical Imaging Science Centre (CISC) for the past 7 years, despite the pandemic having ‘distorted her sense of time’. With a background in…
Is it Bedtime for the American Giant? The Great Retreat of American Internationalism
Following Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, the President and his Republican administration have begun an immense transformation of America’s domestic and foreign policy. Trump continues to consolidate his power, emboldened…
You Can Quit Smoking, But Not Air Pollution
It’s a tough time to be someone who’s recently given up smoking. Despite feeling healthier and having the benefit of quitting before 22, I can’t help but feel defeated in…
The New Incel
A New History As TikTok’s explosion in 2020 brought together all realms of internet dwellers and their information, ‘incel’ saw a resurgence. The derogatory-but-descriptive portmanteau referring to someone who is…
Cockroach Infestation Sparks Racism Scandal in Student Halls
On 3 November 2024, a 3rd floor student living in the University of Sussex on-campus accommodation, Norwich House, reported cockroaches in their flat. They reported that their flat first spotted…
Camber Kitchen Caught Alight in Air Fryer Catastrophe
On Wednesday 19th of March, four fire-engines were spotted on campus tackling a blaze which has apparently originated from an air fryer. The fire, which allegedly occurred in an East…
OVER 400 PALESTINIANS KILLED OVERNIGHT BY ISRAEL, BREAKING THE CEASEFIRE DEAL
Over 400 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel’s carpet bombing, violating the ceasefire deal made on January 19th of this year. The Gaza Health Ministry reports claim…
Severance Season 2: First Impressions
★★★★★ “Was a Pineapple Involved?”. Opening with a disorientating, Mission Impossible-esque shot of Mark (Adam Scott) running through the severed floor, Severance season two takes no time to get going.…
The aesthetics of reading
It is argued that some people concern themselves with looking like a reader, rather than focusing on the reading experience itself.
A Dip into Greek Mythology
Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or modern adaptations, there is an abundance of literature on Greek mythology, and a rich sub-genre of fresh, often feminist perspectives exploring these…
A Guide to Brighton’s Hidden Gem Bookstores
In the heart of Brighton, Afrori Books is more than just a bookshop – it’s a vibrant community space dedicated to celebrating Black voices, culture, and literature. Specialising in books…
Why are so many arts venues shutting down?
While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks rather than NatWest. Understandably, it’s…
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…
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…