The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince
Representation is a core tenet of the Royal Family’s continued existence. State visits, representing charities, and high-profile summits play a key role in their image as servants of the British…
The Delicate Art of Putting it Back Together
There is something inherently beautiful about visibly mended things, like chipped mugs and hand-stitched clothes, which tell a story through their many imperfections. The Japanese art of Kintsugi exemplifies this,…
Shock Over Substance: Has TV Gotten Too Unnecessarily Explicit?
Over the past couple of years, it seems as though mainstream TV and film have become increasingly and unnecessarily explicit. Now, I know that by writing this, I might be…
Right-Wing Populism in Britain and the Media’s Role in Misinformation
The crisis that Britain faces. As right-wing populism, once thought to have faded into the background, makes a sharp return. Last year, the spread of misinformation surrounding the identity of…
The New Left Party is a F****** Mess
Getting to vote for the first time should be an exciting experience for a politics student, but not for me in 2024. Filling out a postal vote in the Labour…
The Importance of Student Journalism
As I enter my final year of University, one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had is the community and work I have found through The Badger. For three…
THE ISSUE OF STREET PREACHERS and NOISE POLLUTION
Have you seen this man? For those fortunate enough to have spent the summer in Brighton, you’ve likely come across a young man named Ollie Sabatelli. Ollie, better known by…
England Flags: Patriotic or Racist?
A Local and National Trend England flags started appearing in Brighton near the end of last month, visible along the seafront, attached to lampposts, outside the Churchill Square shopping centre,…
Dear Period Tracking Apps: Stop Paywalling Our Cycles
There is a crisis of information surrounding the female body. Poor sex education during childhood and adolescence keeps us in the dark about our anatomy, hormones and sexual health. Fashion,…
How to be Proud of Your Degree When the Rest of the World Isn’t
As I write this, my phone is falling apart, and my laptop has given up on me. In the middle of submission season, I had a carbon monoxide scare, and…
Eat, Sleep, ADHD, Repeat
My experience with ADHD at university. Leaving for university can feel like the most thrilling, fear-inducing, adventurous thing a person will do up until that point in their lives. They…
Why Dermatologists Are Alarmed by the Surging Skincare Addiction in Kids
At what age should someone start using a ten-step skincare routine? Fifty? Thirty? Twelve? As beauty trends seep into younger demographics, dermatologists are starting to sound the alarm, not just…
Online Activism is Not Real Activism – You Guys are Just Lazy
I am fully aware that this article may ruffle a few feathers – after all, for a lot of you reading this it is probably not what you want to…
Trans Women are Women – The Supreme Court Ruling is a Bigoted Step Back
Today (the 16th of April 2025), the Supreme Court ruled that the definition of a woman is defined solely on biological sex. I feel nothing but genuine disgust. Research by…
The Brutalist Debate: Its Brutal Out Here
Nina Benjamin’s Critique ★★★★☆ I was sceptical going into The Brutalist. Nearly four hours long, with a muted marketing campaign, it didn’t initially excite me. But by the time the…
Falling in Love with Isaac and Isabella: Dating Apps, Communication and Romance
By Isaac Westhead and Isabella Poderico Isaac: As someone who fell in love with a person from a dating app, I can regrettably say that you’re probably not going to…
The Bimbofication of Boobs
Most women have boobs. Some women have big boobs, some women have small boobs, some women don’t have boobs, and some women may only have one boob. Weirdly, despite boobs…
The Social Snag of Living Chronically Offline
To scroll, or not to scroll, that is the question. The dubbing of social media addiction as ‘chronically online’ *insert silly winking tongue-out emoji here* is one of the internet’s…
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…
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?…