Halloween prosthetic make-up: A how-to guide
One writer shows us how to use make-up to spook everyone this Halloween...
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Battle of the genres: Fiction vs non-fiction
Plenty of people like to crack open a good romance on the beach, lose themselves in the latest thriller on the way to work, or scare themselves with a grim crime novel before bed, but why doesn’t the same really happen for non-fiction? Although often dubbed as boring, long or...
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Stuart Croft: “Meritocracy and social justice are so part of the Warwick DNA”
In the Boar‘s annual interview with the Vice-Chancellor, Stuart Croft tackles some of the tough questions facing Warwick at the moment including: Brexit, diversity and mental health. What does Brexit mean for the University? It’s not good. The trouble of course is that we don’t know what Brexit means yet....
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Week 4 Game of the Week: Netball 1s thrash Brookes in cup clash
Warwick Netball 1s advanced to the next round of the Midlands Conference Cup with a dominant display against Oxford Brookes. Em Gill reports.
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What TV character should you dress up as this Halloween?
Our writers tell us which TV characters you should channel for Halloween The cast of New Girl Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love dressing up. I got to strut about as Queen B for my 21st, (Blair Waldorf for all you who have sadly missed out on the...
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All-Inclusive Halloween Film Guide
It’s Halloween and for anyone who wants to celebrate with a big bowl of popcorn and a movie, then we at The Boar can offer recommendations to the horror-haters and horror-seekers alike. I have avoided any infamous exploitation and splatter films simply because Halloween is a time for fun and...
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Warwick SU Officers stand in support with NUS President
Three members Warwick’s Students’ Union (SU) Sabbatical Team have signed an open letter to the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC) in disagreement with the report’s findings on antisemitism in the UK. The report specifically condemns the National Union of Students (NUS) President, Malia Bouattia, for calling Birmingham University a “Zionist...
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Global Student Stories – 2/11/16
This week’s global student stories are from China, Sri Lanka, Egypt and Austria. China: Students protest university surveillance Students have expressed concerns about the spread of surveillance cameras in lecture theatres at the prestigious Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong, the Beijing News reports. A document issued by the university Vice-Chancellor’s...
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Elsewhere at Warwick – 28/10/16
Warwick Societies collaborate for Black History Month Warwick Anti-Racism Society hosted its last Black History Month (BHM) event on Wednesday 26 October. The event’s theme was racism in sport and discussed how racial prejudice is still present in sport and athletic competition today. This month Anti-Racism Society worked with Warwick...
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Breaking Stereotypes: In Defence of Slasher Films
The ‘slasher movie’, for anyone who is unaware is best defined as a film involving the methodical murder of a group of people by a single character whose identity and motives are often (but not always) ambiguous. The genre has been used around the world, however its golden age comes...
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Best Literary Costumes for Halloween
Halloween is a great opportunity to display your appreciation for literature and its fantastic and terrifying creations. Here are some great ideas if you’re looking to go ‘literary’ with your costume. The Woman in Black Like the character’s name suggests, you can just wear black! A dress is customary, but a...
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What’s it really like to appear on TV?
Molly Willis asks English and Theatre Studies student, Lucy Cooper, about her experience on ITV’s Meet the Parents Last weekend, Warwick students switching on to ITV were greeted by a familiar face as bright, bubbly and beautiful third-year English and Theatre Studies student Lucy Cooper featured on the second episode of...
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Spooky Spider Webbed Eggs
In need of some spooktacular treats this Halloween? Heidi Selwood has got you covered with her scarily delicious eggs. Ingredients: 6 large eggs 800ml water 150g frozen blueberries Gray sea salt, for serving Freshly ground black pepper, for serving Method: 1. Bring water to boil in a pan...
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