Is new fiction ‘new’?
Joseph Bullock explores the new novels revealed at the London Book Fair, commenting on how many incorporate aspects of older works.
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Social media bias and the science of search algorithms
Reece Goodall explores the behind the scenes of social media platform bias and the science of algorithms.
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Deadpool 2: Review
Wade Wilson makes many jokes about the first Deadpool being underfunded and it isn’t until watching Deadpool 2 that I realised how right he was. Deadpool 2 is bigger, bloodier, and funnier than its predecessor. Ryan Reynolds returns as the immortal, foul-mouthed, and probably clinically insane ‘Deadpool’ in a film...
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The ‘art’ of effective revision
Term three is both the best and the worst term. The 7:14 bus from south Leamington is packed, petitions are circling for freshers to be banned from the library, campus cafés are making a fortune, and everyone is very, very stressed. Different people cope with stress and anxiety in different...
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Warwick’s finalist bucket list
Exams are rocking up and some people will soon be leaving for the real world – if you feel like you need a quick break from it all, why not travel locally? There are tons of amazing places in the area that we say we’re going to get round to...
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The perils of covering Israel-Palestine
Reece Goodall reviews the BBC's recent coverage of conflict in Israel-Palestine, and discusses whether it's even possible to avoid being divisive on topics such as this.
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UK students call for referendum on final Brexit deal
60 student unions across the UK representing “just under one million students” are calling for MPs to support a “people’s vote” on a final Brexit deal.
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It is time to legislate against exploitative zero hour contracts
Zero hour contracts are often used by students in need of flexible working hours. In theory, this means that we can work when we want and for as long as we want, giving students breaks for assignments and trips home for the weekend, and allowing for flexibility in the workplace...
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The Royal Wedding – a cost fit for a princess?
This weekend, there was a key event on everyone’s lips (and I’m sorry, football fans, but it wasn’t that). Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married, and people were talking about the dress, the guests, the incredible pastor. They were talking about everything, save the cost. How much was the...
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The confessions of an uncertain university finalist
I have a confession to make. After studying Film and Literature for three years at Warwick University I have no concrete plans for after I graduate. There are definitely ideas, things I want to do, places I want to go and maybe a Master’s down the line, but in terms...
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Ctrl-Alt-Escape: The Sims
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a range of video games in your repertoire. By all means go for the punishing stuff, the massive RPGs, and the crafty puzzle games, but sometimes you just want to settle down with something chilled and relaxing. The sort of game that doesn’t want...
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Science Explains: Laurel or Yanny
We've all heard the clip, but what's the science behind it all? Reece Goodall explains perceptually ambiguous stimuli and the Laurel or Yanny debate.
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Champions League Final preview
People often say football is a religion. If that’s so, this beautiful and magical cult’s most holy of days is the Champions League Final. No event in domestic football calendar rivals the importance the Champions League Final holds for clubs, players and fans alike. Last year some 350 million football...
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