Have yourself a very ethical Christmas
Cecily Grace Morgan on why she’s dreaming of a green Christmas, and why it’s easier than ever to make it a reality.
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Dr David Nutt: “Let scientists tell you the truth about drugs”
For more than half a century the topic of drugs and their place in society has been hotly contested. The prevailing orthodoxy that drugs are dangerous substances and should be banned by the state has increasingly come in to question in an unprecedented manner. Many nations and regions, such as...
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Paddington 2: Review
If the Marks and Spencer’s advert wasn’t enough to open your heart up to the Peruvian bear in the red hat and duffel coat, then let Paddington 2 give it a go. This review contains no plot-related spoilers and if you haven’t seen this film – you must! When Paddington...
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Warwick Christmas Lectures are a festive hit
This year’s Warwick Christmas Lectures were a success, with both events being sold out well in advance. Despite the Warwick Arts Centre currently being under renovation, the annual Christmas Lectures carried on and were held in the Butterworth Hall, with over 1,500 attendees in each. Pop, Fizz and Bang, the...
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‘I saw Scooby Doo in the Halifax advertisement and I’m in pain’
Giles Allen-Bowden looks at the use of childhood favourites, like Scooby Doo, in new adverts and the role of familiar names in big business.
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Warwick Conservatives suggest plan to sack David Davis as Chairman
Comments made on air by a member of the Warwick Conservative Association suggest a plan to remove the Brexit secretary as honorary chairman
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The Questionable Employment History of Mario
Over his 36 years of adventuring, Nintendo’s Mario has been a busy boy indeed. While he debuted as a carpenter in Donkey Kong, two years later he returned in Super Mario Bros as an Italian-American plumber, alongside his brother Luigi. What you might not know, however, is the wide range...
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Björk’s latest offering is a monumentally panoramic record, Utopia
“My headphones / They saved my life / Your tape / Lulled me to sleep, to sleep, to sleep”, sings Björk on the final track of her 1995 sophomore record, Post. ‘Blissing Me’, the second single from Utopia, finds her treading similar lyrical ground: “Sending each other MP3s / Falling...
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Will students benefit from Warwick’s expansion plans?
As the University pushes ahead with its construction projects, the Boar questions whether such changes will benefit students.
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Which type of drunk are you?
According to scientific research, there are four different types of drunk. Are you an 'Ernest Hemingway' or a 'Mary Poppins'?
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Why the Australian gay marriage referendum was a cheap stunt to win votes
So in world news, Australia just answered the question “should we discriminate against people because of who they want to have sex with?” with a resoundingly ‘no’. Whilst of course this is a huge and historic step forward for the Australian LGBT+ community, I’m not here to talk about why...
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8 Classic Films That Were Critical or Commercial Failures
Some films are instant hits, making big bucks at the box office before either fading from memory or scooting into the coveted position of “popular” film history immediately. But some take time to become classic films, whether it be because they’re avant-garde or because there’s trouble behind-the-scenes. Nevertheless, they’ll go...
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Can genre save the day for superhero cinema?
Can using different genres in superhero films help to keep them fresh?
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