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Why do we protect rapists?

It is difficult to know where to start when looking at the Stanford University rape case. The circumstances which have followed show just how incapable we are to deal with sexual violence. I find it terrifying that a rapist is being presented with such pity, and you should should be...
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By , Jul. 3, 2016

Pint of Purple: John Butler, Science & Tech Editor

What are you reading at the moment? I’m reading a book by Matt Haig called Reasons to Stay Alive. It’s a really interesting account of his battle with anxiety and depression and I’d definitely recommend it to pretty much everyone. The main issue with mental health is the lack of...
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By , Jul. 2, 2016

Fire breaks out in Bluebell

A fire broke out at a Bluebell accommodation block this evening. The incident reportedly occurred in Bluebell 1, with security telling standers-by that there was a “fire in a flat”. Around 2-3 fire engines were present at the scene by 7:20pm, and several people have reported a strong burning smell...
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By , Jul. 1, 2016

A Film degree: A balancing act?

I’ve been involved in filmmaking since my first year at Warwick, doing my best to write, shoot, and edit short films while trying to keep on top of a Film and Literature degree. I’d like to end up directing films after university (which is somehow less than a month away?!)...
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By , Jul. 1, 2016

The Body Holiday series: A review

Are you looking for a fresh new read? Do you like the sound of sci-fi mixed with realism, romance entangled with violence, captivating characters, seductive language and a totally original dystopian world? Then look no further than Derek E. Pearson’s mesmerising Body Holiday trilogy. You’ll be hooked from the first page of Book...
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By , Jun. 30, 2016

Shows to Sizzle Up Your Summer

Parks and Rec If you ever need any sort of reassurance that it’s all going to be okay regardless of how colossally you muck it up, then this mockumentary is perfect for you. The protagonist, Leslie Knope, is a goofy, loveable government official who always seems to get herself into...
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By , Jun. 30, 2016