Dry January: ‘a secular penance’?
Since time immemorial, our partially evolved and imperfect species have marked and charted the passing of our days not simply…
The Big Debate: minimum alcohol pricing
Should there be a minimum price on alcohol to deter excessive drinking? This month, the Scottish government is being sued…
Drinking problems assessed by two Sussex psychologists
A recent study has suggested that young people lack knowledge and skills about safe drinking. The study was led by a…
Minimum unit pricing set to prevent binge drinking
Following an increase in hospital admissions due to excessive drinking, research shows that supermarket discounting of alcohol is fuelling England’s…
Fake alcohol on sale in Brighton’s off-licenses
Huge amounts of fake and illegal alcohol were seized during a two-day crackdown on shops in Brighton. Between 31 January…
Alcohol as biggest threat to students, says Guardian blog
According to a recent Guardian article, the high level of drinking is the greatest concern facing students at the moment.…
Caroline Lucas talks fees and trees at Sussex
MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas dismissed Labour’s proposed ‘slash’ of student fees to £6000 as insufficient whilst speaking at…
Alcohol debate takes to Twitter
A large debate on the impact of alcohol is underway in Brighton and Hove. The ‘Big Alcohol Debate’ began Friday…
An injection of common sense?
Recreational drug use and Sussex’s radical, free-thinking reputation seemingly go hand-in-hand – but do rumours of drug problems among students…
What's criminal about a drink on the beach?
The gay capital of Britain, home of the most radical university, the constituency of the first Green MP, the starting…
Drunks lead university to withdraw support for RAG
Senior management at Galway University in Ireland have withdrawn their support for the long-running tradition of RAG (Raising and Giving)…
New food at Falmer Bar
The food provision at Falmer Bar has been taken over by the One World catering company. Eating in Falmer Bar,…