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Brighton’s Hidden Classics

A musical rocket ship to the moon launched way back in the early 20th century, with genres like Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues showing us what spring is like on…

Brighton: Wrapped

In the good old days, winter was the season of mince pies, mulled wine and Michael Bublé. Now, however, Spotify Wrapped is more of a hallmark of the holidays than…

Trump’s Cabinet: Business as Usual for the Elite 

Donald Trump’s view on billionaires seems to be ‘the more the merrier’, with his potential administration shaping up to be the wealthiest in history. To put this into perspective, the…

Lost & Found: Why Some Musicians Never Live to See Their Fame

Forgotten while you’re here, Remembered for a while – Nick Drake Words by James Scott Throughout history, from the Ancient Greeks to the present day, there has been an enduring…

“Try” and Stop Us: Sussex Women’s Rugby Spotlight

Words by Lottie Whelan Founded in 2010, the University of Sussex Women’s Rugby Club, affectionately known as ‘Sugby’, is a flourishing sports society consisting of two dedicated and passionate teams.…

Top 5 Albums of 2024

Words by Finn Norris and Harry Turnbull 2024 has been, in our view, a fantastic year for music. From emerging artists bursting onto the scenewith instant hits to childhood heroes…

Why are so many arts venues shutting down?

Is there really a problem? While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks…

Are you playing the game? Or is the game playing you

The Danger Generative AI has gone from simply a plot in an Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie to a very real technological marvel in the modern age. However, as with everything,…

“The Evolution of Feminist Literature: From the Classics to Today”

Words by Isabel Cattermole Feminist literature has long been used as a weapon for change, urging readers to question ideas about gender, power, and identity. From Simone de Beauvoir’s The…

Siân Berry Exclusive Interview with the Badger

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel here! Back in October, recently elected Brighton Pavilion MP, Siân Berry, sat down with News Sub-Editor Jade Montana to give an exclusive…

Sea Swimming Healed Me. It Could Heal You Too.

Words by Jessie Smith It’s an uncharacteristically sunny day in early February, and a few weeks after my 21st birthday. I’m perched atop a crag on Kinsale Beach in County…

What’s on in Brighton this Christmas

As decorations have been in stores since the summer holidays, it is inevitable that many students may have gotten into the Christmas spirit sometime around October 1, and then out…

Joker: Folie à Deux Review – A Dull Musical Experience

This duet was flat-footed and dull, darling. Todd Phillips doesn’t seem to have much more to say. The decision to make this a musical intrigued me. But La La Land…

Smitten with Pale Waves

Words by Olivia Milner Following the release of their fourth album Smitten on September 27th, the Manchester four-piece Pale Waves took to the road. Their fifth stop of the tour…

Eat Central Reopens

Eat Central has reopened to serve the students with wider menu options and new interiors. The largest food outlet on campus, Eat Central, closed down in March of this year…

The Rise Of The Right, Who Is To Blame And What Can We Do? 

To be anti racist is a radical choice in the face of history, requiring a radical reorientation of our consciousness. – Ibram Kendi Following the murders of three young girls,…

Is Brighton too Left-leaning?

Brighton, one of the most left-leaning cities in the UK, faces a dilemma: does this echo chamber of views put it at risk of becoming a tyranny of the majority?…

They Live Forever: Oasis Reunion Summer 2025

We’re getting an Oasis reunion before GTA 6? Last week, rumours were circulating that the infamous brothers were planning a reunion. “Little by little”, these rumours gained traction, but the…

SOS Film Festival

‘Stories of Strength’, a Brighton based film festival dedicated to raising money for Palestine, was a smashing success. Set up by Amaar Zafar, a local student at the Screen and…

Brighton’s Islamophobic Demonstrations: What You Need to Know

Apparent ‘leaked’ screenshots of far-right group chats reveal as many as 35 locations named as targets for anti-immigration riots planned to happen on Wednesday 7 August at 8pm. With messages…