Wisconsin protesters gate-crash Tea Party
New Republican Wisconsin governor Scott Walker sparks massive protests, reflecting the dangers of the emerging Tea Parties in US politics
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A virtual march of millions
Virtual social networks just became 'real': how Facebook and Twitter brought people to the streets
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Real fail? Beer festival closes early
Popular Real Ale Festival forced to end early as heavy drinkers exhaust its supply of booze
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Tensions remain after Officer vote
In the aftermath of the Week 5 Officer Elections, a number of complaints made against candidates and their campaign teams have been reviewed by Elections Group and fines have been issued regarding breaches of elections rules. The Boar received claims from multiple sources, who wished to remain anonymous, of Facebook...
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Vote system debate stirs student passion
Independent student-run organisation Just Vote hosted a debate on the UK’s voting system last Tuesday as part of an awareness drive for the national referendum on May 5. The event took place to raise awareness of the upcoming plebiscite, where voters will have the chance to choose between the current...
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Students’ Union reaches out with ‘vital’ annual survey
Warwick SU will carry out a survey this week to find out what students really think about their Union, focusing on reaching a wider demographic. The student survey is a feedback procedure carried out by all multiple Students’ Unions across the country, the purpose of which is to gauge student...
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It’s not easy being green – but we’re doing our best
Warwick campus was inspired by environmentalism last week, as Warwick People and Planet collaborated with the Students’ Union and societies to produce Go Green 2011, a week-long campaign to raise awareness of and inspire interest in environmental and ecological issues. The week featured a number of lectures, discussions and activities...
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Festival offers Fresh perspective
Last week saw the launch of FreshBlood’s first FreshFest, a free, student-run theatre festival held at Warwick. Run by a team of 18 student writers and directors, FreshFest featured an underground jazz bar party, comedy and writing workshops, dance and music performances and multiple student-written plays. The festival was hosted...
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RaW turn it up with charitable tour
Four members of RaW, Warwick University’s student radio station, have travelled 1,820 miles and visited 52 other student radio stations across the country to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Phil Atkins, Tom Davies, Tasha Jones and Sam Stopp beat their initial target amount of £1,000 and, according to...
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Fears of falling
Christopher Weatherspoon assesses this year's Premier League relegation battle.
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Four-figure prize for business win
Warwick Entrepreneurs brought Dragons’ Den to campus on Wednesday with the final of ‘Be Your Own Boss’ (BYOB), a competition awarding £1,500 to a budding entrepreneur to invest in their business idea. Masters students Sebastian Schindler and another student, who wishes to keep his name private, were awarded the prize...
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Under-pressure Porter to step aside as NUS president
Aaron Porter, the beleaguered President of the National Union of Students (NUS), has said that he will not be seeking re-election to the post after his term ends this summer. Porter has faced harsh criticism during his time as the leader of the NUS, particularly from left-wing student protest groups,...
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Postponed SU election to be held in Week 9
The election for the Education Officer position at the Students’ Union will be run during Week 9 after being postponed due to the hospitalisation of one of the candidates, Sean Ruston. The vote will now take place alongside the annual referenda in Week 9. Democracy and Communications Officer Chris Luck...
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