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A Student Chinese New Year

Words by Mansi Taylor With the oncoming of the lunar new year, my roommate Fan Kan, and our adopted roommates Yanling Xiao, Jialu Tian bring the full force of their…

A Collection of Christmas Cocktails

Words by Justine Cordery It’s no secret that Christmas is a time for lots of merriment, with most of that merriment being fuelled by alcohol! But if you’re like me…

Brighton Christmas Festival

Words by Aishwarya Johnson Jogul With the drop in temperature and rise in the holiday spirit, several Christmas shops have cropped up over Brighton in the past week. The Christmas…

A Guide to your First Student Christmas Dinner

Words by Robyn Cowie, Online Production Editor & Claire Cunningham, Alumni Writer Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the various student residences of Brighton the whispers of the…

The Meal Deal Dilemma

An age old question: what is the best meal deal? Well, here at The Badger we give to you a selection of our Editors putting their favourite combination into the…

Sloe Gin: The Ultimate Winter Warmer

Words by Megan De Meo It’s November, the clocks have gone back, there’s a biting chill in the air. Autumn is full of tradition and rituals which bring us comfort…

The Old Albion – Traditional Pub with a Modern Edge

With the days getting shorter and nights getting longer, I am sure I’m not the only student longing for a home cooked meal. And what better meal than a Sunday…

Festival of Lights

Words by Aishwarya Johnson Jogul, Travel and Culture Print Editor Dipavali or Diwali is the largely celebrated and important festival in India. A time to celebrate the triumph of light…

Diwali Sweets

Words by Aishwarya Johnson Jogul This time most of us are bound to celebrate the festival of lights away from home, but here are a few quick and easy recipes…

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – the Impacts of Tourism

Words by Ritika Srivatsan Travel for recreation and relaxation was historically enjoyed only by the elite. By the upper classes and royalty who had the means to visit distant sights…

World Tourism Day : The Holiday of all Holidays

Words by Mia Stuckley, Travel & Culture Online Editor World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on 27 September, was created by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation to magnify the…

Brighton Named Top of the Charity Shops

Words by Robyn Cowie, Online Production Editor According to a new study, Brighton was crowned with the most charity shops in the U.K., as commissioned by retailer clothes2order. The study…

Cosy Chicken and Pepper Tomato Sauce

Words by Justine Cordery One of my favourite, go-to recipes at university has been a pasta sauce that my dad came up with a few years ago. Although over the…

The Ultimate Bangers and Mash Pub – The Geese

Words by Megan De Meo The Geese Have Gone Over The Water, the self-styled “bangers and mash pub of Brighton,” lives up to its reputation. Not only does it offer…

We’ve Been Expecting You – The Villa with a Licence to Thrill

Words by Mia Stuckley, Travel & Culture Online Editor As the long-awaited and much anticipated casting of Daniel Craig in his fifth and final film as the much-loved Bond (James…

A Quick Guide to International Living in Brighton

Words by Tillie Lam, Staff Writer Now that you get your UK telephone number, GP and a UK bank account, you may wonder, “How and where do I get my…

Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Lentil Curry

Words by Gemma Higgins, Staff Writer Reasons you’ll love this dish: • This recipe is a one pot, quick, easy, filling and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner, able…

Fatto a Mano – North Laines – A slice of a Italy in the heart of Brighton

Words by Gemma Higgins, Staff Writer Falling back into university life not only means organising the TV licence, joining societies and counting the number of 9 am lectures you have…

Why travelling alone has gained popularity…

Words by Aisha Kabir The idea of solo travelling has grown increasingly popular over the past few years. Studies show the main reason being is because of the freedom and…

Must Visit Seafront Restaurant – Shelter Hall

Words by Libby Gissing Hey all, welcome to the brand new page of this year’s travel and culture section: all things food! There will be reviews of exciting and student…