CINECITY – Shoplifters Review
Fresh from winning the Palme D’or at Cannes, Hirokazu Koreeda’s Manbiki kazoku (or ‘Shoplifters’) arrived at Brighton’s CINECITY Film Festival with a delicately assembled tale of a ‘family’ that exists…
BAME Representation: Darren Chetty and Lacking Representation in Literature
I came across Darren Chetty, a teacher and author based in London, when reading the 2016 Readers Choice Award winner The Good Immigrant. Compiled of a selection of essays and…
Future of Pharmacy Degree Uncertain
The month-long Pharmacy MPharm consultation has now ended. The consultation over whether the course should be discontinued lasted from October 9 to November 9, with the final decision being decided…
Full Discussion with Little Green Pig
We got the chance to talk to Catherine from Brighton & Hove’s local organisation, Little Green Pig, who work with young people to unlock their imaginations and explore their creativity.…
New Poets Take to the Stage at Hi Zero
On the 30 November it was the last Tuesday of the month, meaning, of course, I was at The Hope and Ruin ready for Hi Zero, as usual. This month…
‘Late Again’ Bus Campaign
The time spent commuting to and from university is under huge scrutiny amongst the community at the moment, especially as a result of late bus services. This edition we have…
As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning: 50th Anniversary
As one of the best things to come out of the 20th Century nears its 50th anniversary, it is a chance to look back at Laurie Lee’s incredible work of…
Luqman is still fighting to stay in the UK
Luqman Onikosi, who came to the UK from Nigeria in 2007, continues to campaign for his right to remain in the county. Onikosi graduated with a degree in Economics and…
“The University is not paying compensation…”
Students voice dissatisfaction with strike complaints procedure as October 31 deadline looms. Students have voiced dissatisfaction with the University of Sussex’s strike complaints procedure. The students claim that the compensation…
Self-Representation – Women of Colour in Publishing Event
Over recent years, relentless injustice has caused a surge in female self-reclamation, especially across the media. More and more women from marginalised communities and backgrounds are coming forward to utilise…
Sussex Dog Walking Society Campaign to End Animal Testing
Sussex Dog Walking Society has been campaigning to end animal testing. The society (and their furry friends) have been urging students and campus goers to sign a petition to put…
Mark Cousins’s mission of retelling the history of cinema
Although female directors are finding more and more space for their works in the contemporary film industry, there is still a sense of female filmmakers being severely underrepresented. By 2018…
Brighton and Beyond
Finding your feet in a brand new city can be overwhelming and confusing at first, however Brighton offers a range of alternative travel options to satisfy all preferences. Whether you…
Sentences Quashed for Fracking Protestors
The court of appeal has quashed sentences handed to 3 fracking protestors calling them “manifestly excessive”. Jail sentences of 15- 16 months were given to the three protesters Simon Blevins,…
Renting Unaffordable for Young People
South East among the most expensive areas to rent as revealed by BBC research. Research carried out by The BBC has found that renting is unaffordable for two-thirds of people…
National Badger Day: 10 fun facts you might not have known
To celebrate National Badger Day here are 10 fun facts about our animal kingdom namesake Badgers can run up to 16-19 miles per hour which is the average speed of…
Books Every Fresher Should Read
Starting university comes with both exciting but potentially daunting changes, with both moving away from home and studying at degree level posing to be two new challenges. Here’s The Badger’s…
France in Fine Fettle
Prior to the start of the quadrennial tournament this summer, football fans across the world grew sceptical over Russia’s credentials and ability to host the most prestigious tournament in world…
Welcome 2018 Freshers!
Ah, Freshers. You’ve no idea the amazing year you have ahead of you! As you read this now, you’ve probably met your flatmates and maybe even met your future best…
A conversation with Kathleen Stock on Transgender Identity
Kathleen Stock, a philosophy lecturer at Sussex University, met with controversy after criticising the government’s reform of the Gender Recognition Act (2004). The amendment would ‘de-medicalise’ the legal process for…