Brighton Buccaneers, the city’s wheelchair rugby team and how you can join
With the new academic year starting, many people like to pick up a new sport to find fitness and fun. One sport not everyone may think of becoming a part…
Top tech to get you through first year
University is an extremely rewarding experience but parts of it can be challenging. For many, it involves living away from home for the first time. Without home commodities, going about…
Gender-based violence is a silenced epidemic
Words by Alice Stevens, Arts Online Editor “Text me when you get home x. ” This common procedure carried out by most women reflects a darker truth within our society…
Sea Girls perform at CHALK
Words by Dylan Bryant Since being rescheduled due to the pandemic, the anticipation for this gig was high and my +1 ticket was in demand, making me very popular with…
Adrian Williams; the ins and outs of sports journalism
Words by Charlie Batten To kick off a new year at the Badger, I thought what better way than to interview someone who has literally been there and done that…
Green or Greenwashed?: The truth behind fast fashion brands lies.
Words by Sophie McMahon Leading fast fashion brands are profiting from greenwashing their image, as consumers push for sustainability in 2021. For those of us looking to refill our wardrobes…
A Layman’s guide to MMA
Words by Will Vo As Mixed Martial Arts has grown from being a niche sport with a cult following, and into more of a mainstream attraction, there is no better…
What actually is ‘Fresher’s Flu’?
A story of our very own virus library, fresher’s week and that inevitable runny nose. Words by Rob Barrie, Science And Technology Editor New friends. Alcohol. Parties. And that cold…
Reproductive Rights in 2021
Words by Alice Stevens TW: Abortion and rape This year for In Review, I want to dedicate a space to an area that is very close to my heart –…
Welcome To Sussex! It’s Going To Be Okay
Words By Simon Edwards There’s a particular excitement to this year’s Freshers Week: after a year and a half ravaged by one thing and another, the prospect of university normality…
An authentic guide discovering the Rainbow City: Brighton and Hove
Moving down to university and away from home can be a daunting experience especially for those of you who have never lived/ been to Brighton for. To make this move…
Tax Rise for 25 million to cover social care reform
Words By Jasmine Crowhurst The British Government is planning a tax hike for around 25 million people to help fund adult social care and the NHS in the UK. Prime…
Campus learning returns for Sussex students
Words By Jasmine Crowhurst Whilst some universities are continuing with online or blended learning, University of Sussex students should expect a full return to in person learning, as the academic…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN KABUL?
Words By Prerana Sengupta On August 15 Taliban fighters took control of the Afghanistan capital Kabul, after sweeping to power across much of the country in a week-long offensive. The…
Metafiction-Realism and Marxist Writing in Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You?
By Molly Openshaw On the 7th September, Sally Rooney released her third and arguably most anticipated novel yet. After the release of Normal People, which was subsequently adapted into a…
What’s On: Freshers Week!
Words By Rebecca Chitolie Freshers’ week 2021 has finally arrived and it’s jam packed with a variety of events to meet other Sussex students! The main programme for Fresher’s week…
Billie Eilish Album Review : Happier Than Ever
Produced by Finneas, Billie Eilish has released her second album, Happier Than Ever. Words by Molly Openshaw Starting with the first song, I have delved into the meaning behind each…
Isle of Wight based two-piece ‘Wet Leg’ impress with new single
Words by Dylan Bryant Guitar based Indie act ‘Wet Leg’ have signed to Domino Records and released their new single ‘Chaise Longue.’ Armed with guitars, a taste for French disco…
Applications are Open!
Applications have gone live to join The Badger Team for the next academic year! So if you are a student studying at at Sussex this September and have an interest…
Newton Faulkner Live at The Clapham Grand (Review)
Words By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) To be able to write ‘I went to a live gig’ is enough; but add a beautiful 1900’s venue, a crowd full of avid…