Sussex in second place for ‘UK’s Most Beautiful Universities’ awards
The University of Sussex is currently second place on Holiday Lettings’ ‘UK’s Most Beautiful Universities’ awards! Only Royal Holloway tops Sussex – leading by just over 1200 votes at time…
Caroline Lucas Switches on 3,000 Solar Panels Across Campus
On Friday 13 October Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, switched on 3,000 newly installed solar panels. Ms Lucas was assisted by Jolyon Western, a Student Life Advisor, and Anna…
The Badger Interviews Vice-Chancellor Adam Tickell
When I met the Vice-Chancellor of Sussex earlier this week I expected to be highly intimidated and stumbling over my words. After all, he is the most senior member of…
New 28 Day ‘M-Ticket’ Released for Students.
Brighton and Hove Buses, who provide bus services in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas, have released a new ‘M-Ticket’ for students. Students’ Union President, Frida Gustafsson says the ticket,…
Interview: Cariad Lloyd
We interview Cariad Lloyd about her time at Sussex University where she discusses Lewes Court, slugs and tea drinking. Cariad Lloyd is one of the UK’s fastest rising comedians. Known…
Interview: Dutch Uncles
Fresh from releasing what many are calling their best album, Dutch Uncles are back in Brighton to play a triumphant show at The Haunt. The Stockport quartet, famed for their…
Show Choir for I Heart Consent
By: Sussex Show Choir This year in Show Choir, to show our appreciation for the I Heart Consent initiative, we are supporting the Survivors’ Network who aim to reduce sexual…
On the common ground between Sussex and Brighton Universities
We broke a story recently which was picked up by national media outlets: violence breaking out at Varsity. The men’s rugby had to be cancelled, things were thrown – including…
Review: Dutch Uncles – The Haunt – 11/03/17
If you were to choose the most overlooked band of the past few years, Dutch Uncles would surely rank highly up there. Formed in Stockport in 2008, the band have…
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…