UCU strikes could develop into marking boycott
There have been discussions within the UCU suggesting that the union could pledge for a ballot allowing a marking boycott next term.
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How should video games craft their difficulty levels?
With difficult games getting the spotlight recently, the gaming community at large has been discussing difficulty and accessibility. This topic is very nuanced because while games should be challenging, they should also be accessible. I would like to be able to develop a mastery of a game and be rewarded...
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University managers claim almost £8 million in expenses
Figures obtained by Channel 4’s Dispatches programme show that senior university managers have claimed almost £8 million in expenses over a two-year period.
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Mark Chapman on the Super Bowl, Arsenal Fan TV and more
The excellent Mark Chapman chats to the Boar about his bromance with Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora, Arsenal Fan TV and more
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BREAKING: Universities face 14 more days of strikes during exams
The UCU has confirmed that there will be 14 more days of strikes across the exam period in April and June if the current pensions dispute is not resolved.
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Collateral review – so many characters, so few episodes
BBC2’s four-part drama Collateral came to an end this Monday. The series followed the investigation of DI Kip Glaspie (Carey Mulligan) into the murder of a pizza delivery man, Abdullah. The plot of this complex drama spiralled off to follow numerous different characters whose involvement in the murder ranged from...
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Women in Leadership Panel held at Warwick
On Tuesday 20 February, the 'Women in Leadership' panel was held at Warwick, allowing young women to hear from high-powered females.
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The Oscars: What we wish happened
The dust has settled after the 90th Academy Awards and the overall reactions to this year’s ceremony seem to be a resounding ‘meh’. To be fair, this isn’t particularly the fault of the show itself – everything ran smoothly and there was a number of fairly funny and emotional moments....
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Elon Musk and the future of space travel
Freddie Harland-Say reports on the real-life Tony Stark - Elon Musk, who recently turned heads when he sent his own Tesla car attached to a rocket into space.
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What is Warwick Congress? An interview with the students behind it
Warwick Congress held their long awaited second conference at the University from the 8 – 11 February. The Boar’s Chief Subeditor, Isabelle Atkins, sat down with a Coordinator and the Head of Press to find out what Congress is all about. The Boar (Isabelle Atkins): What is Warwick Congress for...
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Life as a student producer: long days, doodles, and oodles of pot noodles
I started trying to write this a bunch of times, but it didn’t really flow. If this is an insight into my time at uni, about my day to day existence, then it’s probably just easier to give you a run-down of my usual day. I wake up at 8.30am...
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Playing it safe: A look at Jimmy Kimmel’s hosting of the Oscars
The 90th Academy Awards was one of the most pertinent and politically charged Oscar ceremonies in recent memory. The question on everyone’s lips was how host Jimmy Kimmel would address and navigate the revelations and movements that have infused Hollywood; including Times Up, #MeToo and Harvey Weinstein’s expulsion from the...
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Warwick Congress: Reflecting on the Financial crisis of 2008
Warwick Congress prides itself on its unique ability to combine the disciplines of Law, Economics, Politics and Finance. Despite a commendable attempt to overcome the arbitrary lines between the subjects, delegates were left in little doubt of what lay centre stage; the economy and the financial markets. Likewise, the conference revolved...
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