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Pride Part 1: Past and Present

This time of year has come around far too quickly, but I’m not complaining. I’ve done first year, and having been at Warwick until a few weeks ago, I missed a lot of Pride-related events in my city. But while I was unable to attend the spectacle that is Birmingham...
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By , Jul. 21, 2018

It’s the year of the sequels, again

You may have noticed over the past few years that a lot of the games currently coming out are sequels and remasters.  Most sports games have new iterations every year, shooters like Call of Duty, Halo and Battlefield continue to pump out a new game most years. Ubisoft just can’t...
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By , Jul. 21, 2018

The darker side of the World Cup

Just over a week ago, the mood in England was gloomy. The World Cup dream had been cut abruptly short; normal service had resumed. For some, though, the mood was not just gloomy. It was dangerous, damaging, terrifying. Statistics collected by academics, drawn from phone calls received by the police...
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By , Jul. 21, 2018

Universities failing to investigate research malpractice prompts creation of new watchdog

The Commons Science and Technology Committee (CSTC) have revealed that many universities are failing to disclose information regarding research malpractice. The committee has since suggested the formation of a new independent body to regulate universities. Through an inquiry, MPs asked institutions if they published an annual summary of internal research...
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By , Jul. 21, 2018

The other side of Ibiza

Driving through the White Island is a delight. The breeze touches your skin as you speed up the pronounced curves among mountains and plateaus. Along the highway, the ocean’s deep blue is speckled with aquamarine spots. With the sound of the sea surrounding Ibiza, the seasons pass. The plants bloom...
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By , Jul. 20, 2018