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Being Black and Queer in Brighton: Mutually Exclusive Events

Writer Amera Johnson discusses how Brighton's predominantly white surroundings make it hard to find spaces and events in which one can express their black and queer identities simultaneously without it…

Protests against femicide in Mexico intensify

People outraged at the femicide crisis in Mexico City have taken to the streets to express their anger. The most recent wave of unrest began after the naked body of…

Support the Strikes, attend a Teach-out!

Beyond being a significant way to express your solidarity with striking staff, teach-outs are also a great opportunity to experience an alternative kind of learning.

Off-Peak Brighton: London Victoria trains cancelled

Southern Rail is cancelling their direct off-peak services between Brighton and London Victoria, generating a backlash from commuters and politicians.

New ‘Rewards and Recognition Scheme’ for Sussex students

A new ‘Rewards & Recognition Scheme’ has now been implemented by the University of Sussex Students’ Union in order to acknowledge continued efforts and development from student-led groups at the…

Third time’s the charm?

Marine Le Pen has announced her candidacy for the 2022 French Presidential election.

LGBTQ+ History Month: What’s on?

Read more about the incredible events which have taken place both on campus and in Brighton in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, and find out what else is on!

Journalists stage mass walk-out in response to No.10 press ban

On February 3, a group of Journalists walked out of 10 Downing Street en-masse, after the Prime Minister’s director of communications tried to restrict certain media outlets from attending a…

Impeachment, Trial, Acquittal: Where do we stand now?

After President Trump was impeached in December, a trial took place that could have led to the president being removed from office. However, he was acquitted last week.

Deportations go ahead, despite last minute legal challenge

A Court of Appeals judge ordered the Home Office to stop the deportations amid concerns that some individuals set to be deported were not given access to legal advice.

Sigma’s Untoutable Tour comes to Brighton

DJ duo Sigma announce their UK 'Untoutable Tour' that'll be in Brighton on March 10.

Chaos at this year’s Iowa Caucus

This year's Iowa caucus caused a political storm. Our News Sub-Editor, Venice Hancock, discusses the night

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…

Racialised injustice: The Calais issue

By Charlotte Brill Seeking asylum is an internationally recognised legal right according to the 1951 Refugee Convention, allowing displaced people to apply for refugee status in countries which have signed…

Women in Colombia: reclaiming the fight

By Laura Rodríguez Peña Since the FARC (the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) was formed, in 1964, Colombia has been embroiled in conflict. A long peace process has since sought…

Kashmir’s plea for help

Comment Editor Rebecca Spencer discusses the recent talk made by President Masood Khan at the University of Sussex on the Kashmir dispute and the persecution of minorities. On 5 February…

Brighton life as an international student: acceptance amongst a diverse city

By Daichi Mitsuzawa Before describing Sussex and how much it helps international students like myself, I will refer to my scholarly background and the reason I chose to study at…

Breaking: Sussex student tests negative for Coronavirus

The University has now confirmed that the student removed for coronavirus testing has proven negative.

Why Drag Race UK is ‘much bettah’ than the OG

Editor-In-Chief Chris Ahjem retrospectively reviews Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

BREAKING: Sussex student taken for Coronavirus testing

This afternoon (Monday 10 February), University of Sussex students received an email from Internal Communications stating that a student on campus has been taken to hospital to be tested for…