Peace, bread and graffiti: ‘communist’ vandalism found at Sussex
Graffiti of a “communist” nature was found in Lewes Court car park last week. The graffiti depicts a hammer and sickle and a red star (icons associated with communism). The…
Germaine Greer sparks controversy in Brighton
Content warning: article quotes transphobic views. Controversy sparked over an International Women’s Day talk at Brighton Dome by divisive feminist figure Germaine Greer. Several petitions were launched, urging organisers to…
Seafront Photography by Sherwin Wong
Sherwin Wong, 3rd year studying Media Practice. Sherwin has been experimenting with photography for the past seven year, and has found himself getting particularly interested in film photography. Finding inspiration…
Cuts to youth services reversed: campaigners rejoice
Brighton and Hove Council have reversed the decision to cut youth service funding after a campaign led by the young people affected. Council minutes suggested proposed cuts would have been…
Fash Bash Bash: A Night of Nazi Punching on Film
Last month, alt-right darling and white supremacist sensation, Richard Spencer got punched in the face on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration during an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Company.…
Tenancy clemency: Uni pilots guarantor scheme.
The Student’s Union and University Housing Services have announced a new rent guarantor pilot scheme. The scheme provides a guarantor in the amount of 125 pounds per week for students…
Drinking and Drama: an interview with The Marlborough Pub and Theatre’s Abby Butcher
If you envisage culture and community as a sort of Matryoshka doll with the outermost one being the U.K., liberal Britain sitting inside it, and groups like the LGBTQ+ community…
Courgette crisis: vegetable shortage hits Brighton
Reports of courgette, iceberg lettuce and broccoli shortages have been hitting the news over the last few weeks. Pictures of empty supermarket shelves have been doing the rounds on social…
We need to think as a community about what these fascist stickers mean
Fascist stickers have been appearing around campus. At time of publication, 8 to be exact. Debates seem to be raging most places I go around Sussex as well as online:…
Fascist stickers found on campus
Students express outrage at discovery of images depicting British fascist Oswald Mosley Union condemns ‘hate incident’ after stickers found in Falmer House, Fulton and Jubilee University reaffirms commitment to equality…
Largest ever Sussex winter graduation
A record 2,300 degrees and diplomas were awarded at this year’s winter graduation ceremonies. The number is a 20 per cent rise from 2016’s winter graduation, with those graduating mainly…
Commuters to take DfT to court over trains
Rail commuters have launched a legal challenge against the Department of Transport (DfT) for their failure to deal with the ongoing dispute between Southern Rail and workers’ unions. More than…
Thousands protest Trump in Brighton
Over 2000 students and residents gathered in central Brighton to protest President Trump’s immigration policy which spilled out into an unplanned march shutting down the city centre, lasting into the…
The Street – Portrait of Brighton by Sherwin Wong & Cailtin Samuelson
Coming back to Brighton to revise during Christmas break ? Don’t worry, it doesn’t necessarily have to be depressing ! I have found two Third years that will inspire you…
Sussex allows senior lecturer to carry on teaching after assaulting student girlfriend
Miriam Steiner and Freya Marshall Payne Content warning: domestic abuse, violence The Sussex community has been shaken by news that Dr Lee Salter, a Sussex Senior Lecturer in Media and…
Local Labour branch suspended and election results annulled amid opposing claims of misconduct
Labour Leader Mr Corbyn shortly after being elected last year. Photo: Flickr Freya Marshall Payne The Brighton, Hove and District Labour Party has been suspended by the party’s National Executive…
Brighton sees Leave and Remain supporters unite after Brexit
Freya Marshall Payne On June 28th an estimated 200 people gathered on The Level despite a heavy downpour to attend ‘Brighton and Hove Stands together’, a rally held as part…
Brighton’s Rhythmix nominated for Best Arts Project
Brighton’s leading music charity Rhythmix has been nominated for the Best Arts Project in the National Lottery Awards 2016 and for those of you who may be out of the…
The Great Escape 2016: Reviewed
The Badger took on the imposing task of covering The Great Escape; leaping between interviews and gigs across Brighton and Hove, we managed to catch some massive sets whilst chilling…
The Great Escape: The Island Club Interview
Modest as they are talented, Brighton’s The Island Club are turning heads with their intricate brand of melodic pop-rock. The Badger caught up with them before their packed out set…