Interview with Professor Kelly Coate: Sussex’s 2025 Vision
News Editor Becca Bashford talks to Professor Kelly Coate, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education and Students, about the 2025 vision for the University of Sussex.
Why We’re Striking: An Interview with Sussex Lecturers
In a joint interview, Dr Nadya Ali, Lecturer in International Relations, and Dr Arabella Stanger, Lecturer in Drama, talk to our News Editor Becca Bashford about why they have joined…
Meet the local feminist collective fighting against sexual assault at gigs
Becca Bashford, The Badger's News Editor, chats with Girls Against founder Bea Bennister about the problem of sexual assault and harassment that is plaguing the music industry.
In Conversation with Maisha
It is no understatement to say that Maisha are one of the hottest new outfits in Jazz, comprised of some of the most in-demand instrumentalists from the London scene. Before…
Elder Island interview: “We’re always advancing”
Last week I had the privilege of interviewing Katy and Luke of Elder Island, two members of the three-piece band. Elder Island are a special band; a technically advanced group…
Rhys Lewis Interview: Love songs and political needs
By Rebecca Spencer: Comment Editor Rhys Lewis is a 28-year-old singer/song-writer with over 27 million Spotify streams on his song ‘No Right To Love You’. His songs are about heartbreak,…
In conversation with Josey Marina: musician, activist, student
Last week I met with musician and second-year Sussex student Josey Marina, who recently released a new climate change-inspired single, ‘Moors’ (available across various streaming platforms.) We sat down to…
Interview with Sunflower Bean
Sunflower Bean recently performed at The Old Market; I was lucky enough to chat to Nick Kivlen – guitarist and vocalist – over the phone about the band’s upcoming EP…
Christmas Queens: Spilling the tea with RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Kameron Michaels and Asia O’Hara
Tis the season, to indulge in some incredible drag performances! Iconic queens spanning many series of RuPaul’s Drag Race will grace the Brighton Dome on December 3 with a show…
Full Discussion with Little Green Pig
We got the chance to talk to Catherine from Brighton & Hove’s local organisation, Little Green Pig, who work with young people to unlock their imaginations and explore their creativity.…
The Big Interview: Caroline Lucas
William Singh and Glenn Houlihan Photos: Miles Fagge Caroline Lucas is a very familiar name to those living in her Brighton Pavilion constituency. Elected to Parliament in 2010, and re-elected…
Alison Smith speaks out on domestic abuse scandal: “Students will feel safe”
Freya Marshall Payne and Daniel Green The Independent revealed in August that Lee Salter, a senior lecturer in the Media department at the University of Sussex, had been convicted of…
Brexit, a month later: The Badger finds out what Europeans think now
Daniel Green A month ago today, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, leaving uncertainty regarding withdrawal negotiations, Britain’s relationship with the 27-state organisation and the future for…
The Great Escape: The Island Club Interview
Modest as they are talented, Brighton’s The Island Club are turning heads with their intricate brand of melodic pop-rock. The Badger caught up with them before their packed out set…
How many degrees of empathy? An interview with Simon Baron-Cohen
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen is a controversial figure. He is an internationally renowned autism researcher and famed for his many popular science books. The general public, at least going on book…
Howler interview
Howler at the Green Door Store, Brighton. The Badger caught up with Minneapolis rockers Howler just moments before their debut Brighton gig. Howler are: Jordan Gatesmith (Guitar, Vocals) Brent Mayes…
Lacuna Coil Interview
With a promise to come back to the Brighton, Lacuna Coil’s Cristiano Mozzati sat down and talked to the Badger about their ‘Trip to the Darkness Tour’ and their upcoming…
Alabama 3 interview
The Badger caught up with the Welsh charismatic frontman of Alabama 3, Rob Spragg for a quick chat following their sold out show at Concorde. How did you take such…
Interview with Steve-O
Steve-O, the star of MTV show ‘Jackass’, talks to the Badger ahead of his stand-up performance at Brighton Coalition on 7 November. How was Clown College? For me it was…
Tom Wills on radicalism at Sussex
Former Students' Union president, Tom Wills offers his take on the radical nature of student activism at Sussex