The ancient walls of Birmingham Town Hall encompass the gathering audience as we sit cross-legged in anticipation, shadowy figures slowly taking their place to witness the spectacle. I say us, because after the paradoxically nihilist, yet hopeful support set by L.A Salami, the audience’s mood changes. No longer atomised, we...
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Students at the University of Warwick have been organizing various events over the past few days in aid of the homeless people in Leamington Spa. Jack Peters, the Raising and Giving (RAG) Challenges Officer, organized a Warwick RAG Winter Homeless Appeal collection, which took place Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7...
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“Democracy is so overrated”. This is one of Frank Underwood’s signature Machiavellian remarks in Netflix’s flagship show House of Cards. Similar words to the arch villain’s mantra flashed through my mind when America decided on its 45th President earlier last month. The last year has been one momentous political surprise after another – “the times they are a-changin’”....
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Matilda Smith reacts to The Last of Us: Part 2 reveal trailer and walks us through some of her hopes for Naughty Dog's thoughtful sequel to the 2013 hit.
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Following a rollercoaster 2016, which saw the UK announce its surprising intention to exit the European Union, Prime Minister (David Cameron) quit hours later, setting up of new government departments. A backstabbing leadership contest followed, where Vote Leave’s eccentric Boris Johnson and the cunning Michael Gove stunned the political scene....
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Warwick For Free Education’s (WFFE) Occupation of the University’s new £5.3 million conference facility, the Slate, has lasted a full week as of this morning, Friday 9 December. The initial Occupation, which began on the morning of Friday 2 December, was bolstered by students who joined following a solidarity march...
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As we are approaching the end of Term 1, the workload is piling up and essay deadlines are looming. To ease some of the coursework stress, we’ve compiled an end-of-term watchlist to help you get through the harsh struggles of academic life. 1.The Blues Brothers If you are feeling down,...
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In the last #BUCSWednesday before Christmas, Boar Sport went all out - we were across the action at Cryfield, Westwood and the Sports Centre.
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Subways, Tubes and Metro lines are crowded yet impersonal places. Thousands of people with thousands of opinions pass through each day, with little or no communication. Such a busy and disengaged place hardly seems ideal as a space for displaying art. But maybe these qualities are what makes these places...
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I’m a TV fan, but I would be lying if I said the majority of TV is any good. Sure, we get some classic series now and again, but much of what you can find on the box is unadulterated garbage. Especially bad is TV aimed young people – a...
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Brexit could mean a rise in tuition fees and the closing down of UK universities, warns one of the most senior academic in the UK. Professor Hugh Brady, Vice-Chancellor of Bristol University, has raised his concerns regarding Brexit and the consequences for British universities in a recent Sky News interview....
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Vegans, beware: this week’s recipe is completely meaty, very dairy, but damn delicious. Heidi Selwood serves us up a simple yet scrumptious breakfast option that’ll have you salivating for days. No more Coco Pops or Rice Krispies for you poor students, the real deal is in the building and on...
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Finding representation in mainstream media is not easy when you wear a hijab. There are barely any role models on TV and in the wider media, and when someone wearing a hijab does make an appearance, their small cameo has them cast as a victim. We’re always asked “Who is...
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