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Brighton Piers : A Brief History

When being introduced to Brighton, or any other seaside city/town along the coast, it is common to see a pier standing on the shoreline. Brighton, of course, is no exception.…

House Hunting for Beginners

As Spring heralds its arrival, so too does the painstaking process of searching for a house to rent for the new academic year. I’ve rented in Brighton as a student…

How One of The Badger’s Own Got Involved With SolidariTee

Hibah Yousuf is a student writer for The Badger, and as part of her year three International Relations and Anthropology module on Global Work Experience, has been taking on voluntary…

Making Sussex More Accessible: The Library Lift Project

The University of Sussex is undertaking a landmark project to transform accessibility at its iconic Library through the construction of a new lift and associated structures. This development marks a…

Lewes STEM Fair: Bringing Science to the Community

On a blustery Saturday, 29 November 2025, people from Lewes and surrounding towns gathered at Lewes Town Hall for the annual STEM festival. Open to all children and adults at…

From the Beach to the Castle: Who is Brighton’s Faithful?

Reality television often feels far removed from student life. Lavish settings, exaggerated drama, and contestants who seem nothing like the people we know can make shows entertaining but hard to…

Remembrance of Rye Past: The Mermaid Inn

Formerly a coastal town in medieval times, today the town of Rye lies approximately 40 miles east of Brighton and 2 miles from the sea. Despite being the location of…

Escapism Season: Why We Read Differently in Winter 

As the term winds down and the evenings grow darker, many of us find ourselves reaching for books that feel familiar. After weeks of deadlines and late nights, there’s something…

Sown in Sussex, Cultivated in Colombia: ‘Home-grown’ Activism Goes Global

What began in a lecture hall debate at the University of Sussex has grown into an international movement. The student-founded campaign ‘Resist Glencore’ now unites indigenous communities in Colombia, with…

Pulp: Different Class, 30 Years Later

An album with the status of Pulp’s Different Class deserves recognition, especially on its 30th anniversary. On the same day the record turned 30, 400 fans attended an exclusive event…

A Winter’s Fail: Brighton’s Christmas Markets

If, like me, you are someone who’s favourite part of the festive season is the weeks of build-up and ever-growing anticipation, then a trip to your local Christmas market is…

In Defence of Banned Books    

It is an undeniable truth that books hold an immense amount of power, especially when their subject matter contains controversial topics such as questioning authority, ‘inappropriate’ content, or uncensored historical…

It’s All About the Body: From Sohag to Brighton

As I approach two months of living in the UK, I’ve begun to see what truly separates my old life in Sohag, a small, conservative city in Upper Egypt, from…

Get Your Craft On in Brighton

If you are looking for something artsy, crafty, and social to join but aren’t sure what, keep Tuesdays and Thursdays free! Cult Milk (@cultmilk on Instagram) hosts two amazing clubs,…

Roots Garden Reels After Repeated Thefts

On Wednesday, 29th October 2025, the Roots Society suffered a break-in. The Roots Society is a communal gardening society that aims to provide food and a safe space for wildlife…

Here’s The Thing: I love Sports Team

Sports Team live at Patterns, Brighton – 12 November 2025. It’s a rainy Wednesday night in Brighton, light glistens off the puddles on the pavement, and late-night shoppers disperse through…

Cuban Salsa: Society Spotlight

Looking for a society to boost your fitness and make friends? Stop reaching for the hockey sticks or football boots and have a go at joining the Sussex Cuban Salsa…

Zack Polanski and The Rise of the Green Party

In early September, the Green Party elected Zack Polanski as their new leader, succeeding the joint leadership of Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. This comes after the party won a…

Artists Open Houses: Your New Favourite Winter Weekend Activity

As the weather grows ridiculously cold and every conversation begins with some comment on it, one finds oneself with an increasing lack of will to venture out of bed on…

Ash Bring Ad Astra to Brighton

Ash went out of this world with their album launch show! It has been 30 years and nine studio albums since rock band Ash first formed, and this tour shows…