Sussex Psychology Students Condemn Grade Reductions and “Culture of Silence”
Final-year Psychology students at the University of Sussex are raising urgent concerns after their module grades were significantly reduced without a clear explanation, jeopardising degree outcomes, mental wellbeing, and future…
Climate, conflict and collapse- The End of Bronze Age Civilisation
David Wengrows “What Makes Civilization? The Ancient Near East and the Future of the West” explores the technological creations of different communities that defined success and advancement across civilisations. Within…
Hopping Around Brighton: A Pebbled Paradise!
Brighton, the vibrant seaside city, effortlessly blends coastal charm with an electric nightlife. The beach is the beating heart of this city, stretching from the iconic Palace Pier to the…
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…
Cockroach Infestation Sparks Racism Scandal in Student Halls
On 3 November 2024, a 3rd floor student living in the University of Sussex on-campus accommodation, Norwich House, reported cockroaches in their flat. They reported that their flat first spotted…
Labour MP Refuses to Answer Student Questions and Storms Out of Q&A
Chris Ward, Kemptown and Peacehaven Labour MP, attended a Q&A with Sussex students. He refused to acknowledge his private sector lobbying past, and also refused to respond to questions asking…
Society Spotlight: Pole Society
From the 12th of March to the 23rd, Sussex will be competing against Brighton in the 2025 Varsity Series. Varsity is an opportunity for friendly competition between universities, where students…
Upcoming Films by Sussex Students
Golden A young gymnast on the cusp of success comes to reject her life of elite gymnastics as a result of her tormenting coach; her mother. Trailer here. Directed by…
Severance Season 2: First Impressions
★★★★★ “Was a Pineapple Involved?”. Opening with a disorientating, Mission Impossible-esque shot of Mark (Adam Scott) running through the severed floor, Severance season two takes no time to get going.…
A Dip into Greek Mythology
Whether you’re drawn to the classic texts or modern adaptations, there is an abundance of literature on Greek mythology, and a rich sub-genre of fresh, often feminist perspectives exploring these…
Concerns Grow over Nightlife Safety in Brighton
As a smaller UK city, and the country’s LGBT+ capital, Brighton is broadly considered to be a safe area. However, fears have grown among students as more cases of assault…
We’re Broke – Someone Fix It!
The “broke student” trope is hardly new, but it’s not just a fun, quirky aesthetic or the overly dramatic whining some accuse us of. For many students, financial hardship is…
Exclusive with the Vice Chancellor
To celebrate the beginning of a new semester at Sussex Sasha Roseneil, Vice Chancellor, sat down with The Badger for an exclusive insight into life as Vice Chancellor and all…
The WWF Unmasked: Violence, Contradictions and Greenwashing
Words by Amina Daniel In the realm of environmental conservation, few non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are as widely recognised and trusted as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Adorned with…
The Case Against Diddy is Undeniable. Why Are We So Obsessed with Separating the Art from the Artist?
Words by Jess Smith Three Decades For three decades, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been altering the hip-hop landscape through his patronage and collaborations with some of the biggest stars in…
That’s a Wrap: The Phenomenon of Spotify’s Yearly Recap
Words by Finn Norris and Harry Turnbull An Ageing Tradition Nine Decembers ago, Spotify launched a surprise feature that allowed users to reflect simply on their ‘year in music’. Since…
The Brainrot of Snapchat Discovery
As of late, the term Brainrot is in the majority of student vocabulary. Awarded Oxford University’s word of the year for 2024. It is often associated with phrases like ‘Skibidi…
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…
Tuition Fee Rises Wage War on Working Class Students
Four years ago Keir Starmer promised to scrap tuition fees. One year ago Starmer promised he would provide fairer tuition fees. Now he is drawing up plans to raise tuition…
Books About University Life
Normal People “Normal People” is a coming-of-age novel published in 2018 by Sally Rooney. The story portrays the ever-growing and changing relationship between Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, originally two…