Badger Wins Big at National Awards
The Badger has done Sussex proud! Committee members from The Badger attended the Student Publication Association’s National Conference (SPANC) in Bristol from 10 to 12 April, bringing home five national…
How Does Your Relationship with Your Parents Change at University?
It’s commonly assumed that a strong relationship with parents is an essential part of growing up, but this is not the case for everyone. Every student at Sussex will have…
An Open Letter to my Past Self: The Signs (That You Missed) of an Abusive Relationship
Written by: Anonymous Hey you, it’ll be confusing when it first happens. Your new boyfriend will pull you out of a club (that you just paid an exorbitant amount for…
I Want To Use My Voice, But I Don’t Know How To!
Feeling overwhelmed by the world’s crises? You are not alone. From economic turmoil to global conflicts, the world is full of hardships and injustices. This is why activism matters more…
4 Out of 5 Sussex Students Take Drugs
An annual survey of over 6,000 students conducted by The Tab in February has revealed the drug and vaping habits of students from all over the UK. This survey found…
Students Threatened with Withdrawal from University Over Fee Payments
Written by: Ada Carpenter, Senior Editor and Abigail Keyla, Staff Writer Students have been “threatened” with having their student status revoked due to finance system errors made by the University.…
No Students Left Behind: The Irony of Being #1 in Development Studies
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, the University of Sussex, in partnership with the Institute of Development of Studies (IDS), has been named number one in…
The Struggle is Real: Do Sussex Students Need a Reality Check?
Written by Bec Nicol (Features Editor) and Lucy Spencer (Staff Writer) Cosplaying Poverty: The Common People of Campus With social stratification comes a fascination with how the other half live,…
Student Spotlight: Oghenechovwe and Sustainability on Campus
Nigerian students are a significant part of the Sussex community. They bring a lovely energy wherever they go on campus or in the city. Oghenechovwe Okolosi (nicknamed OG) has it…
Does Anyone Else Feel Ugly?
There are too many attractive students. There. I said it. Young people in Brighton seem to be in relatively good shape and have decent, luscious hair or even beautifully unkempt,…
Union Demands Proper Sick Pay for Catering Staff
The majority of catering staff in campus food facilities do not receive any sick pay for the first three days of illness, say representatives from Unite the Union. This forces…
Remaining SU Election Results Announced
Four days after the intended date of announcement, the results for the remaining Students’ Union (SU) full-time officer positions were released on 19 March at 1:30 p.m. in the Falmer…
SU Leadership Election Results Announced, Half Delayed
On 15 March at around 6pm, some of the results for the 2024-25 Students’ Union Leadership Elections were announced. The elected full-time officers for next year are Naina Bahl (Wellbeing…
SU Leadership Elections 2024: Women’s Students’ Officer
On 6 March, The Badger interviewed several candidates in the Sussex Student Unions’ Leadership Elections, including those for Women’s Officer This part-time role, voluntary will involve proactively representing the rights…
SU Leadership Elections 2024: Wellbeing Officer
On 6 March, The Badger interviewed several candidates in the Sussex Student Unions’ Leadership Elections, including those for Diversity, Access and Participation Officer. This role will involve working on issues…
SU Leadership Elections 2024: Sports, Societies and Events Officer
On 6 March, The Badger interviewed several candidates in the Sussex Student Unions’ Leadership Elections, including those for Sports, Societies and Events Officer. This role will involve representing and supporting…
SU Leadership Elections 2024: International Students’ Officer
On 6 March, The Badger interviewed several candidates in the Sussex Student Unions’ Leadership Elections, including those for International Students’ Officer. This role involves representing and supporting all international students…
Community Orchard Planted for Campus Biodiversity
On the wet afternoon of 7 February, the University’s Sustainability Team held a community Orchard Planting Day. Students and staff were invited to take part in the creation of a…
Students and Staff Protest Moulsecoomb Weapons Factory
On 7 February, over 150 students and staff gathered outside the L3 Harris factory in Home Farm Business Park after a mass walkout organised by the Students’ Union and University…
2 in 5 Students Consider Dropping Out Due to Rent Costs
The annual National Student Accommodation Survey, published on 8 February, has highlighted the serious struggles facing students across the UK in finding and affording suitable housing. The survey of over…