The Carters in the Louvre
Elspeth Walker explores the influence of the Carters and the meaning behind their music video for 'Apesh*t'.
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Rape culture mocked following Reclaim the Night protest
Writings in chalk made by Reclaim the Night protestors were altered from “reclaim Warwick from rape culture” to “reclaim Warwick from babe culture” on Monday night. The identity of the person(s) who altered the phrasing is unknown both to The Boar and to the organisers. The Reclaim the Night march...
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Bandersnatch may be interactive, but it’s not that entertaining
Sam Savelli review's Bandersnatch, Netflix's interactive episode of 'Black Mirror' which is alleged to be a revolutionary new viewing experience.
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How to be an environmentally-conscious reader
Thankfully for the planet, we are entering an age of increased awareness about the impact human beings are having upon the environment. While it is true that some climate change skeptics linger – including, unfortunately but not surprisingly, Donald Trump – some very positive and meaningful steps have been taken...
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University fines are becoming unfair and exploitative
Debt. It’s a prospect that faces almost every student that attends university. It has been reported that graduates are, on average, faced with up to £50,000 worth of debt as they embark on their careers. Yet, amidst the struggles that face university students, we are continually faced with extortionate fines...
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Meat-free Mondays and the rise of ‘Flexitarianism’
The Warwick Students’ Union has joined the campaign for meat-free Mondays. Running alongside their usual menus, the campaign aims to encourage students to eat less meat in order to reduce harmful effects on the environment and to motivate us to maintain a healthy diet. Meat-free Mondays promotes a more environmentally...
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Does the law around consent need to be changed?
Alicia Lukman explores weaknesses of the law on consent and rape.
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How virtual reality is shaping the future of eSport and fitness
Marta Zima explores how the emergence of virtual reality is transforming our approach to fitness
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All 10 ‘Star Wars’ films ranked
The Star Wars franchise is perhaps one of the most unreliable in history. With films that sporadically leap around the 66-year timeline, drastically varying in quality, it’s easy to get lost. So, here’s a very subjective guide to all the movies that Star Wars has to offer, from worst to...
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Can colourful cities transform our travels?
Sat at the edge of the Indian Ocean as waves washed over me, I took a deep breath. The water rushed around me until we blurred into one, indistinguishable. I was overwhelmed by sensation – sand filling the gaps between my toes, the stinging smell of salt in the air....
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New Year’s resolutions for arts lovers
Rhys Clarke gives his arts-related new year's resolutions in an effort to inspire us all to get more involved in the arts in 2019.
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Painting a love of literature permanently on our skin
Literary tattoos are a great way for book lovers to express their love of literature visibly on their skin. Pinterest and Instagram are full of beautiful odes to the novels that have touched the hearts of many. This can include quotes from books and poems, drawings to represent images on...
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The news is unfairly covering the Trump border crisis
In December 2018, the US government entered a shutdown which is now the longest-ever. President Donald Trump is refusing to approve a federal budget unless it includes $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall with Mexico, but the Democrat-led House has completely refused. The clash between the two is...
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