Trans Rights Activists and Allies Rally Against Far-right Transphobe Posie Parker
A protest was organised by Trans Liberation Front and Brighton Antifascists in response to a rally held by Kelly-Jay Keen-Minshull, also known as Posie Parker, of the far right transphobic…
General Election: What You Need to Know
At 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday 22 May, Rishi Sunak announced that the King had granted permission for the dissolution of Parliament. He named the official date for the UK’s general…
Caroline Lucas, Green MP, visits University of Sussex Palestine encampment
Green MP from Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas visited the student encampment at the university today. Speaking with The Badger, she said, “I support the students’ peaceful encampments. I think right…
Liberation Encampment Fights for Sussex to Fly The Flag of Palestine
Sussex students set up an encampment next to Library Square on 13 May in protest of the University’s unwillingness to take a stance on the conflict in Palestine, or divest…
What’s On in Brighton…. Fringe Edition
Have you ever danced with fire-eaters, or laughed until you cried at a street performer’s antics? Welcome to the Brighton Fringe Festival, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. In…
‘Shopping’ by Welly Is Great for Lidl Fans, but a bit Candid for Waitrose Shoppers
Known for their flamboyant fashion choices and James Acaster-coded satire, Brighton icons Welly are no strangers to outside-the-box thinking. Providing plenty of pogo-able (real word) live hits whilst lacking a…
Varsity Reports
Women’s Hockey Written by: Ruby Wheeler, Staff Writer On Wednesday 24 April, Sussex Women’s Hockey went up against Brighton Women’s Hockey in a fiercely contested match that ended in a…
Puppy Yoga Studio Opens in Hove
For more than 5,000 years, yoga has served as a practice that promotes spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. In the 21st century, its proliferation around the world has caused it…
Bruha: Flavours of Resilience from the Philippines
Nestled in the Lanes stands the low-key frontage of Brighton’s sole Filipino restaurant, Bruha, crafting artisanal dishes with cultural fusion by a British-Filipino owner. It has not turned a profit…
A Candid Interview with Brighton’s Peace Camp
Every week I venture into Brighton from campus for work, and every bus journey down Lewes Road, I was hit by the same questions: “I wonder if people actually live…
Budget Cuts Lead to Backlogged Bins
Financial struggles and budget cuts are an issue that most councils across the nation are facing at a rapidly developing rate. Brighton & Hove City Council have been confronted with…
Nostalgia: The Present Based on the Past
The world is in a phase of consistent mediatisation, with knowledge, history and ideologies at the fingertips of any and all people. With the sheer volume of cultures, subcultures, and…
Life After the Spotlight
To wrap up this year’s paper, we got back in touch with our Student Spotlight interviewees to see what they have achieved since we last spoke! We’ve loved showcasing how…
Worrying Rates of Knife Crime Amongst Young Males
There has been a five per cent surge in knife crime in the UK, with 46,367 incidents involving a knife or sharp instrument recorded in the previous year. In Brighton…
Understanding the Hidden Reality of Housing Insecurity in Brighton
One in 88 people are homeless in Brighton and Hove, according to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity. This horrifying statistic brings the real extent of the situation into focus.…
North Laine Retailers: Fast Fashion?
The North Laine area in Brighton is renowned for being a quirky set of small businesses, where you can be sure what you’re buying is unique. When I moved to…
TOP 10: Animal Lover Hotspots
1. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare The Broyle, Lewes, BN8 5AJ A short drive from Brighton, Raystede animal sanctuary has a variety of domestic animals to appreciate from dogs to…
The Views of Lewes
After you go through the gates of Falmer station, do you walk over the bridge and head towards Platform 1 to travel straight into Brighton? Next time, consider staying on…
Finding Where You Fit: Community Meetups in Brighton
University can be an incredibly isolating and overwhelming place, particularly when you have to navigate it away from family and friends. The list of societies on campus is virtually endless;…
4 Out of 5 Sussex Students Take Drugs
An annual survey of over 6,000 students conducted by The Tab in February has revealed the drug and vaping habits of students from all over the UK. This survey found…