How could ‘Ye be so heartless
Hazal Kirci decodes the social and political undertones of the Yeezy Season 4 line.
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Genre Study: Fantasy Recommendations
Sometimes we all need to escape from the real world and delve into another universe. With that in mind, these are Boar Books’ recommendations of the best reads in the fantasy genre. American Gods by Neil Gaiman Quite frankly one of my favourite books of all time. The tallest of...
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Coach Class: Surviving the Long-Haul Coach Journey
There’s something magical about the long-haul bus journey. The colourful characters, the rolling scenery outside, the chance for a well-earned nap… Did I say magical? Oh, forgive me, I meant horrific. I’m sure (as I am sorry) that this article comes a bit late for those who descended on Edinburgh...
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Should consent feature in more storylines on TV?
Trigger warning: mention of rape Hollyoaks has decided to air a storyline about sexual consent during fresher’s week and here is why I think they deserve a round of applause. The issue of consent and its true meaning has only recently been highlighted in the media, yet there’s still a...
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Warwick is second worst Russell Group University for gender pay gap
Data from the University and College Union (UCU) puts the University of Warwick as the second worst Russell Group institution for the gender pay gap, with an average discrepancy of 18.7% – the equivalent of £10,485 – in salary between men and women. Only the London School of Economics came...
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Why you should join Trampolining
From competitions to socials and fundraisers to tours, one thing's for sure: the University of Warwick Trampoline Club has got it covered...
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Leamington Spa identified as key area for UK creative industry
An influential national report has found Leamington Spa to be one of 47 key areas, or “creative clusters”, in the UK’s creative industry. The Geography of Creativity in the UK identified the areas of most economic importance; Leamington Spa, with over 1500 creative businesses that employ over 7000 people, is...
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Going for gold: five Paralympians ready to rule in Rio
Five athletes, 36 gold medals in total. James Roberts counts down the top five Paralympians aiming to add to their extraordinary successes in Rio.
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One day wonders: why England are on course for ODI glory
"I feel like an England football fan before a major tournament." Unlike Three Lions followers, Jonny Hall believes his ODI optimism won't be misplaced.
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Women who ask for pay rises receive them less often than men
A new study co-authored by researchers at the University of Warwick has suggested that women ask for pay rises as often as men, but are less likely to actually receive one. The research, entitled “Do Women Ask?“, found that men are still 25% more likely to get a pay rise,...
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Why you should join Yoga
Want to feel free, fit and flexible at the same time? Even if you're not into sport, Warwick Yoga could be the club for you...
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Outrage over Gurdwara Committee’s party venue plans
Sikhs who frequent the Gurdwara Sahib Leamington Warwick are outraged by plans to build a party venue adjacent to the place of worship. The committee website states that further to the establishment of the Gurdwara – widely rumoured to be the largest Sikh temple outside of India – there are...
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Retrospective: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
A few days ago I returned home from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, and I am completely exhausted. I am so tired I’m pretty sure I can smell colours now. In many ways the fringe was the best experience, but it was also the worst. I don’t think I have...
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