SU calls on Vice-Chancellor to show remorse or students “expect his resignation”
President Liam Jackson has written a letter to Stuart Croft stating the SU's demands in the aftermath of the group chat scandal.
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Gambling is an addiction that demands more attention
The gambling industry contributes over £3 billion to the UK economy and employs more than 100,000 people, but at its core lies the huge issue of addiction. Each year the UK Gambling Commission publishes a report on the industry and this year it shows how the industry is thriving. But...
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To Stuart Croft: The men’s withdrawal does not repair your reputation
An open letter to the Vice-Chancellor, written by one of the two female students who originally complained about the group chat to the University, after his announcement that the two male students involved who had their sentences reduced on appeal will not return to campus next year.
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In defence of opera
The English National Opera (ENO) is set to offer under-18s free tickets to see Saturday night opera. Stuart Murphy, CEO of the ENO, said that this move is based on a belief that “opera is for everyone”. Appreciation of opera has taken a steep decrease and initiatives like this show...
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Predicting the fashion trends of 2019
With thanks to the fashion weeks in London, Milan, New York and Paris, our 2019 wardrobes have already been decided. 2018 saw the rise of cycling shorts, utility trousers, disco chic flares, noughties style, animal print, the list goes on. But as we see in the new year, we also...
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Warwick SU’s Term 2 All Student Vote open until Friday
The All Student Vote (ASV) for this term opened at 9am today. Warwick students can vote on motions discussed at yesterday’s ASV meeting until Friday noon, before the results are released. The ASV, put forward by the University of Warwick’s students’ union (SU), allows a chance for students to have their...
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What can we expect next from ‘The Crown’?
The Crown is fully on its way back and I can’t wait! Whether you watch the Queen’s speech every Christmas or believe the monarchy is an institution that should be overthrown, The Crown is a fantastic piece of British drama. The Royals have always had their fair share of drama...
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What can travel off the beaten track teach us?
January is a time of making lists and New Year’s resolutions. While the new gym trainers might lie discarded on the floor, and the shiny smoothie blender still in the box, there is something wonderful about the shared desire to accomplish a new goal or perspective. In the spirit of...
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Five reasons to love the Before trilogy
Although we may love mind-bending sci-fi or fast-paced action blockbusters, sometimes what you want is a relaxing film to muse over. Richard Linklater’s trio of romantic dramas starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, certainly fit the bill. Based on an evening Linklater spent with a woman during his travels across...
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Is brain connectivity responsible for addiction?
Tilly Goodall reports on research from the University of Warwick which reveals brain areas associated with smoking and drinking addiction.
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Toto’s ‘Africa’ is disrupting more than just POP!
Whether it was in POP!, Kasbah, or the privacy of your own bedroom on a Tuesday afternoon, it’s safe to say that we’ve all heard the ‘80s pop classic, ‘Africa’ by Toto. And now, the wildlife in the Namib Desert are listening to the song too: Namibian artist Max Siedentopf...
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University fails to inform complainants that group chat students not returning
The University did not contact the original complainants, who reported the Warwick group chat, to tell them that the two students who had their punishments reduced from 10 years to one year were no longer coming back next academic year, The Boar understands. The decision came in a statement from...
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BREAKING: Two men with reduced group chat sentences will not return to the University
Vice Chancellor Stuart Croft has announced that neither of the students who had their punishments reduced over the summer will not return to the University.
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