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In conversation with Pip Millett

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant discusses lyricism, music and The Great Escape Festival with Pip Millett With one of the most captivating voices in the UK R&B scene right now, Pip…

In conversation with Darwin Deez

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Upon its release in April 2010, Darwin Deez’s self-titled debut album was met with universal praise and acclaim. In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary,…

In conversation with Peach Pit

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having released their third studio album ‘From 2 to 3’, indie-rock quartet Peach Pit have become a household name in the indie rock scene, racking…

Bear’s Den Live at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having placed 5th in the UK midweek album charts with ‘Blue Hours’, Bear’s Den were in high spirits as they graced the stage at Hammersmith’s…

Bear’s Den to release new album ‘Blue Hours’ May 13th (Interview)

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Since forming in 2012, Bear’s Den have established themselves as one of the UKs most powerful folk-rock artists. Made up of Andrew Davie…

In conversation with Wet Leg

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Guitar based Indie act ‘Wet Leg’ have blown up ever since releasing their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’ in summer 2021. I caught up…

Madison Beer Live at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, reviews Madison Beer at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 13th April 2022 With 30 million Instagram followers, over a billion streams and a strong collection of sing…

Stereophonics – The best live band?

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, reviews Stereophonics at Brighton Centre, 26th March 2022 As this is the eighth time I’ve seen Stereophonics, I think I’ve secured super-fan status. I remember my…

UK Cancer Research Took Hit In Pandemic

Words by Anurag Venugopalan, Staff Writer The UK’s cancer research has taken a hit due to the pandemic with a leading charity saying the decline is linked to impact of…

Sussex Students Argue Against Mitie Management

Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Sussex students have demonstrated this month in protest against the University’s association with outsourcing company Mitie Group PLC. The campaign, led by Instagram account…

Russia Threatens to Cut Off European Gas Pipeline

Words by Anurag Venugopalan, Staff Writer Russia has threatened to shut down a major gas pipeline to Europe if the West goes ahead with its ban on energy imports which…

British-Iranian National Released After 6 Years in Iranian Prison

Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has had her passports returned and is being reunited with her husband and daughter, 6 years after her arrest…

Plastic Summit Could be Most Important Green Deal Since Paris Accords, Says UN

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

Leading Climate Research Publisher Revealed to Help Fuel Oil and Gas Drilling

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

Brighton Based Football Teams Join International Campaign

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

The Dangers of Over Romanticization of Moving to a New Country and Starting a New Life

Words By: Sellah Penteliuk Image Credits: Sellah Penteliuk When given the opportunity to move to England and study law for three years, it was a definite answer. From living in…

Sussex Students Stage Sit-In at Jubilee Lecture Hall

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

Omicron and Inflation Will Impact World Growth in 2022, Says IMF

Words by Billy Stack, Staff Writer On January 22nd, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), published a quarterly review of its global growth forecasts for the next two financial years. The…

University of Sussex Appoints Professor Sasha Roseneil as Next Vice-Chancellor

Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor The University of Sussex has appointed Professor Sasha Roseneil as its next Vice-Chancellor. Appointed this January but taking the position in August, the…

Investigation Launched After 23 Year Old Black Woman Found Dead After Bumble Date

Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Trigger warnings for drug use and death. Lauren Smith-Fields, a 23-year-old Black woman, was found dead by a man she had met through internet…