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Hello, You: The Obsession and Consequences of Dark Romance

TW: Domestic Violence “His eyes darkened as his hand gripped me tightly, inching closer to my daddy-issues painted lips. Reading the trauma right from the whips and chains he keeps…

Review: Offtrack by Esha Patel

Offtrack is a new and upcoming contemporary romance by debut author Esha Patel. The novel provides an insight into the terrifying world of F1 racing, its drivers, and the fame…

Most Underrated Hozier Songs

With the skyrocketing popularity of his new Unheard EP’s opening track, ‘Too Sweet’, singer/songwriter Hozier has hit the charts again for the first time since his debut song, ‘Take Me…

The Great Escape Festival 2024

Kicking off from 15-18 May is the UK’s biggest and best indie up-and-coming festival: The Great Escape. Self-described as ‘the festival for new music’, it features 500+ artists across over…

‘Shopping’ by Welly Is Great for Lidl Fans, but a bit Candid for Waitrose Shoppers

Known for their flamboyant fashion choices and James Acaster-coded satire, Brighton icons Welly are no strangers to outside-the-box thinking. Providing plenty of pogo-able (real word) live hits whilst lacking a…

JoJo Si-What On Earth is Going On?

“Karma’s a bitch, you should have known better” is not quite the chorus we would have expected to hear from a Jojo Siwa single just a few years ago. Rising…

Recommendations for Every Genre

Romance: The Last Letter From Your Lover Written by: Sophie Martin, Staff Writer I’m a sucker for anything by Jojo Moyes and this is no exception. Think ‘forbidden romance’ meets…

Review: Invincible S2, Ep. 8

CONTAINS SPOILERS, TW: Violence As we come to the last edition of this academic year, I thought it fitting to return to the same show I reviewed in the first…

In the Cage and Beyond: Victor Hugo’s UFC Journey

Victor “Striker” Hugo won his entry into UFC last year in Dana White’s Contender Series. UFC is the biggest championship platform for mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. We spoke with…

Jayden Seales Interview: Pacer Sets Sights on Test Return

Jayden Seales is eying up a return to test cricket this summer, after a barnstorming start to life in Sussex. After he was forced to withdraw from a stint by…

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…

National Badger Day: 10 fun facts you might not have known

To celebrate National Badger Day here are 10 fun facts about our animal kingdom namesake Badgers can run up to 16-19 miles per hour which is the average speed of…

News Round Up: The Globe shutting down, council tax increase, UCU strikes and more

In this news round up of the week, Will and Jordan catch you up on everything going on around campus. Thanks for listening and tune in next week for more!

Comment Cast: Misogyny In Hollywood

In the is episode, Will and Sophie discuss misogyny in film and tv. For more, pick up a badger around campus or read it online. Tune in for more next…

Goodbye until next year

The Badger has been the lifeblood of my time at Sussex. Wednesday editing, Friday contributors’ meetings and editorial meetings, and all the meetings and intensely excited chats about content in…

Akala: redefining history

Kingslee James Daley, AKA Akala, has been influencing political culture through his music and academia for over a decade. His activism has and continues to challenge the United Kingdom’s colonial…

A Cultural Perspective on Another Form of Terrorism

When I first started writing this article, I originally doubted if girls, who’ve grown up in Britain, would find a strong relation to it. However, I’m sure that many girls…

Why student journalism is important

I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was a young child; the desire to be a journalist came later, when I began to see injustice and privilege around me…

Badger in controversy

Over 100 people have signed a petition in support of The Badger after a dispute with the Students’ Union about an article. The Students’ Union allege that last week’s edition…

A Freshers Guide to the Student's Union

There are a million and one things going on during Freshers’ Week, and it’s all too easy to get caught up in the hype and forget that a lot of…