Confusion as Brighton and Hove Buses announces fare increases.
Brighton and Hove Buses have announced increases in bus fares to be implemented from 16 January 2018. Several news outlets reported incorrectly on the rise, and a spokesman for B&H…
“Indefinite rent strike” announced for Kings Road accommodation
University of Sussex students have declared an “indefinite rent strike”, in protest at rent prices for what they call “dilapidated and unsanitary conditions” in off-campus university accommodation. Supported by the…
Dear white liberal students present at the UK BLM talk,
It was such an encouragement to see so many of you at the UK Black Lives Matter talk held on campus on 7th November, 2017. It suggested to me that…
The Badger investigates Students’ Union External Speaker Policy
The University of Sussex Students’ Union has recently been under fire in regards to its external speaker policy, following controversy over UKIP MEP Bill Etheridge. The society which requested Etheridge’s…
Tory MP denounced after Brexit demand to universities
Vice-Chancellor Adam Tickell has refused Tory MP Chris Heaton-Harris’ request for a list of names of the academic staff who teach European politics and Brexit at The University of Sussex.…
From Brighton to Boston: Black History Awareness
With the turn of October, we are brought to Black History Month. A month for embracing a vibrant and complex history, helping us learn more about the people and events…
The Badger Interviews Vice-Chancellor Adam Tickell
When I met the Vice-Chancellor of Sussex earlier this week I expected to be highly intimidated and stumbling over my words. After all, he is the most senior member of…
New 28 Day ‘M-Ticket’ Released for Students.
Brighton and Hove Buses, who provide bus services in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas, have released a new ‘M-Ticket’ for students. Students’ Union President, Frida Gustafsson says the ticket,…
Sussex shows solidarity with Manchester following terror attack
More than 30 people attended a candle-lit vigil on campus this afternoon to pay their respects to the victims of a terrorist attack at a concert in Manchester. Twenty-two people…
Interview: Cariad Lloyd
We interview Cariad Lloyd about her time at Sussex University where she discusses Lewes Court, slugs and tea drinking. Cariad Lloyd is one of the UK’s fastest rising comedians. Known…
Show Choir for I Heart Consent
By: Sussex Show Choir This year in Show Choir, to show our appreciation for the I Heart Consent initiative, we are supporting the Survivors’ Network who aim to reduce sexual…
Westminster attacker was Sussex graduate
The attacker in last week’s terrorist attack in Westminster was a Sussex student twenty years ago, Vice-Chancellor Adam Tickell has revealed. In an email to all students, Mr Tickell said…
On the common ground between Sussex and Brighton Universities
We broke a story recently which was picked up by national media outlets: violence breaking out at Varsity. The men’s rugby had to be cancelled, things were thrown – including…
Peace, bread and graffiti: ‘communist’ vandalism found at Sussex
Graffiti of a “communist” nature was found in Lewes Court car park last week. The graffiti depicts a hammer and sickle and a red star (icons associated with communism). The…
Jewish Society responds to the Vice Chancellor’s statement
The following statement was sent to The Badger by JSoc, Sussex’s Jewish student society. We are happy to publish it as indeed we are always happy to publish letters written…
You have your parents BMI
Sussex study finds that parents contribute to their child’s BMI by 35- 45% and this increases for children of obese parents Researchers at the University of Sussex have disovered something…
An academic’s response to the Vice-Chancellor
The following open letter to the university Vice-Chancellor was sent to The Badger. We are happy to publish it as indeed we are always happy to publish letters written by…
Reworking Gender Roles Through Performance Art
It seems to be the assumption of many that drama students their days either rolling around on the floor of the ACCA, pretending to be trees or belting High School…
Twenty four hour change made available at York House
Change has been made available at the 24 hour reception at York House after two students campaigned for more cash facilities on campus. The new service at York House was…
Fascist stickers found on campus
Students express outrage at discovery of images depicting British fascist Oswald Mosley Union condemns ‘hate incident’ after stickers found in Falmer House, Fulton and Jubilee University reaffirms commitment to equality…