The TikTok Ban, ByteDance, and the “Splinternet”
The US TikTok ban represents more than the surface level new-cold-war tension between America and China. It personifies a growing divide between both advocates and critics of a global, open…
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…
Fieldnotes On Being Overwhelmed as a Fresher – The Brown Girl Perspective
Written by: Deeghi Basu Once you pass a couple of time zones from your home country toward Britain, you notice the first difference. All of a sudden, the people around…
A Childhood Abused By My Grandfather
“No one wants to read in the newspapers about abuse going on in the family because it feels too much like, ‘It’s not my world! It’s not my world!’” My…
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…
Spotlight Events: The Brighton-Based DJ Collective Mixing It Up
Words by Jessie Smith If you’re like me when it comes to Brighton nightlife, you’re ready for something different— something other than the roves of indie boys chucking their beer…
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…
Storm Éowyn Rocks Brighton’s Coastline
The force of the recent Storm Éowyn has shaken Brighton. The high pressure and rapidly intensifying winds through the Jet Stream contributed to a battering of our coastlines across the…
Come to the Cabaret!
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Do not delay going to the Cabaret! John Kander’s classic musical lights up Central London’s Embankment at the Kit Kat…
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…
I Owe My Life to Amateur Dramatics
When people think of the Am Drams, the consensus stems from the assumption of drab and dull acting, vocals comparable to X-Factor auditions, and dancing that would make Bruce Forsyth…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Is It Black and White?
“GOOD GOD MAN! YOU ALMOST GOT THE CHEESE TOUCH,” we all shout in unison as our friend cracks open a baby bell in year 6 (at least I did, I…
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’s Hidden Classics
A musical rocket ship to the moon launched way back in the early 20th century, with genres like Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues showing us what spring is like on…
Lost & Found: Why Some Musicians Never Live to See Their Fame
Forgotten while you’re here, Remembered for a while – Nick Drake Words by James Scott Throughout history, from the Ancient Greeks to the present day, there has been an enduring…
“Try” and Stop Us: Sussex Women’s Rugby Spotlight
Words by Lottie Whelan Founded in 2010, the University of Sussex Women’s Rugby Club, affectionately known as ‘Sugby’, is a flourishing sports society consisting of two dedicated and passionate teams.…
Top 5 Albums of 2024
Words by Finn Norris and Harry Turnbull 2024 has been, in our view, a fantastic year for music. From emerging artists bursting onto the scenewith instant hits to childhood heroes…
Why are so many arts venues shutting down?
Is there really a problem? While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks…