What is Life Like as a Teetotal Student? Try Getting High on Life!
An introduction to Sussex University’s very own High on Life society, written from the accounts of its members Drinking is often seen as a major part of student life, but…
Brighton’s craft beer festival returns in April for third year
Brighton will become the hub of craft beer in more than a dozen pubs from April 27-29. The Brighton Tap Takeover returns for a third year bringing craft beers to…
The Big Debate: minimum alcohol pricing
Should there be a minimum price on alcohol to deter excessive drinking? This month, the Scottish government is being sued over their new minimum alcohol pricing law – by the…
Minimum unit pricing set to prevent binge drinking
Following an increase in hospital admissions due to excessive drinking, research shows that supermarket discounting of alcohol is fuelling England’s binge-drinking culture. Reacting to intense political and health lobby pressure,…
Alcohol as biggest threat to students, says Guardian blog
According to a recent Guardian article, the high level of drinking is the greatest concern facing students at the moment. The blogger, Simon Murphy, asserted his belief that alcohol is…
Street violence in Brighton
“Students wandering home drunk, being loud and drawing attention to themselves render themselves vulnerable.” West Street, 2am on a Friday night: Groups of clubbers emerge onto the streets and wait…