Casual Cultural Bite
By Josh Talbot Don’t succumb to takeaway temptation – even when the going gets tough and Deliveroo is calling, this simple bechamel sauce is versatile enough to get you through.…
When will the gates close on Venice?
By Amy Holden The issues surrounding the future longevity of Venice have been known to the world for many years, however, given the increased awareness given to climate change in…
Time to Refresh After Refreshers
Was one of your new year’s resolutions to change up your uni experience? Maybe you are tired of sitting in your room struggling to find the motivation to get out…
Student Budget Breaks
By Gabrielle Gillow Presumably, if you’re like me; an average student lacking adventure – someone who finds themselves scrolling socials disheartened at the look of eager travellers sharing their trips…
Ummph! The brew-TEA-ful BOH Plantations
By Charlotte Brill Tea is one of the most universally enjoyed beverages, bringing friends, family and cultures together across the globe. There’s little better than a cup of brew to…
Veganuary is over, so now what?
By Rosie Joyce In 2019, over 250,000 people participated in Veganuary, ditching the animal products for a whole month and almost half pledged to stay vegan after January had drawn…
Jinkx Monsoon on Together Again, Again, on LGBTQ+ and non-binary issues and on returning to RuPaul’s Drag Race
Editor-in-Chief Chris Ahjem sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon to discuss their new show, LGBTQ+ issues and whether they'd return to Drag Race.
Should some reality TV shows be banned?
The Big Debate is a regular Badger feature which brings the spirit of competitive debating to the printed page. Two writers tackle a contentious topic, representing polarised views. They might…
Elitist campus accommodation
By Eric Barrell With my tutors going on strike over casualisation and unequal pay, and my own struggles in cheap halls with near constant maintenance issues, I can’t help but…
Let’s vote for manifestos, not idols
By Issy Anthony – Comment Sub-Editor I want us to question how we look at politicians, and more specifically, political leaders. This is the first election I will be voting…
Monitoring our monitors
Ruth Walters discusses the work of Sussex Sweatshop Free and their involvement with tech workers’ rights Sussex Sweatshop Free is a student-led campaign group working to raise awareness of the…
Less work, more play: the 4 day week
By Will Day With Labour’s proposal to implement a four-day working week, the concept of working less for the same pay has been thrust into the public sphere. For many,…
The knife crime crisis
Joe Pearce discusses the ethical debate around ‘stop and searches’ Knife-crime is a sensitive topic, one often dividing opinion nationally. To combat gang-wars and possible intent to harm others, police…
Bloodshed and tyranny in Colombia
By Laura Lucia Rodríguez Peña Colombia has a long history of war and conflict. Nevertheless, in 2016 the National Government signed a peace agreement with the biggest armed group in…
Why We’re Striking: An Interview with Sussex Lecturers
In a joint interview, Dr Nadya Ali, Lecturer in International Relations, and Dr Arabella Stanger, Lecturer in Drama, talk to our News Editor Becca Bashford about why they have joined…
Does the University do enough to help integrate international students?
YES Bogdan Gherasim Brighton is a completely new world for me! Even though I heard about it and saw it on the internet, the fact that I am living here,…
UEFA: Racism in the ranks?
By Will Day – staff writer Monday October 4th, is a day that Tyrone Mings will never forget. His international debut, a day that should have been one of the…
A guide to absorbing culture shock
By Mallaury Martin – Staff Writer Going abroad can be both a life-changing experience and the hardest adventure ever. Living in another country helps see a different culture, and open…
Queen’s speech: tradition or propaganda?
By Max Kilham – staff writer With the shambles that is Brexit having been further extended to the 31 January 2020, it is important to consider the events leading up…
Greta: Breaking patriarchy
By Saumya Jain – staff writer Greta Thunberg was recently declared to be the greatest threat to the fossil fuel industry by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC),…