As the Easter break approaches and deadlines loom, a bit of escapism might be just what the doctor ordered. With Europe being so readily accessible, why not take some time to relax and visit one of my top seven city break destinations? Paris Taking just under two and a half...
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With Term 3 on the horizon, the deadlines are looming and as you stare blankly at the mountain of work you have to catch up on, you suddenly regret all those times you napped instead of going to lectures. Whilst it may seem an unachievable feat to get that grade...
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Archie Stephens investigates whether cycling could be bad for your bones, despite its reputation as the most effective type of exercise.
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On an unforgivingly hot day in July 2016, I sat on the central reservation barrier on the A20, five miles outside Dover, and read almost all of Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee. Heightened security checks at the border had led to standstill traffic. The car hadn’t moved in...
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When tourists marvel at the Colosseum in Rome, or the Parthenon in Athens, they are transfixed with the glory of civilizations far removed from the present. That is unless you are a proud reader of the Boar’s Finance Section, in which case you definitely are wondering about the ancient economies...
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It was a new experience to watch a theatrical production in the basement of a student house. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little uncertain as I waited outside the front gate. My mood lifted once I was warmly welcomed in by producer Kate Chalmers who...
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During travel, sometimes even the most meticulous plans can go wrong. From forgetting a toothbrush to getting on the wrong train, the smallest mishap can throw weeks of itineraries, bookings and map marking into disarray. My own experience of an accidental thirteen-hour detour via Rome when attempting to get to Siena,...
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These days, it seems most of what’s slung onto our screens has been done before. Last year alone saw cinemas spammed with more Star Wars, more Harry Potter, more Mission Impossible, heaps of Marvel movies, another Jurassic World and a fourth rendition of A Star is Born. Hollywood appears to...
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In her cover story interview for Vanity Fair, Miley Cyrus opened up about her recent marriage to Liam Hemsworth. As with her music, her personal life pushes boundaries, and discussions about her relationship are no different. Her frank and honest account of the relationship opens up a conversation about what...
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Rhys Clarke considers whether it is problematic to use Celebrities to advertise charities the other issues related to this.
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Marta Zima explains the science behind study drugs: do they work or are they doing us more harm than good?
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Running from 10am to 4pm, Ecofest will celebrate everything eco-orientated, offering a range of taster sessions and activities, along with a choice of vegan & vegetarian food.
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Finding corrupt politicians isn’t a particularly tricky challenge but, for so long, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau was thought to be a different breed. Friendly, conscientious and liberal, Trudeau has long been heralded as an example of how to do politics conscientiously and positively. But now, times have changed, and Trudeau...
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