The myth of university as ‘the best years of your life’
While university is often painted as 'the best years of our lives', this often isn't the reality for many. One writer shares their experience with mental health problems.
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Why The Who’s ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ is one of the best political songs ever written
In such politically tumultuous times, sometimes only music can offer us the answers we need. Looking back to the British Invasion, The Who's 'Won't Get Fooled Again' poses an alternative view on the sixties demand for revolution.
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RFU launches review into ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’
Following the recent Black Lives Matter protests, TV shows, statues and books have been reviewed to assess whether they are appropriate in the present day given their links to racism. Now the song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is being investigated by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as to whether fans...
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“There was an unofficial society celebrating the Koan”: interview with Then & Now Arts at Warwick
After the launch of the Then & Now: Arts at Warwick online exhibition, The Boar interviewed two members of the student-led team behind the project.
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Online learning leaving students more vulnerable to essay mills
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has warned that students are more likely to use essay mills following the switch to online learning.
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The final of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ does Zoom
Sophia Stanford reflects on the final of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' season 12, commenting on the disappointing end to a strong competition, despite the drag queens' and producers' best efforts.
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Institutionalised racism in the music industry
Racism isn't just ingrained in the music industry - it's an institutional disease. Where does it find it's roots, and how is racial bias and prejudice still promoted in a sector that purports to be at the forefront of diversity and inclusion?
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How should the video games industry reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement
Video game companies are not exempt from the debate around Black Lives Matter, and Ishraq Subhan explores how they have responded.
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The Madeleine McCann case confirms the cultural role of the media
Our parents knew where they were when they found out Princess Diana died. They can remember the day the Twin Towers fell. We will always remember the enigma of Madeleine McCann. The Algarve was once described as ‘Europe’s best kept secret’. It is therefore ironic that, in 2007, the Algarve became...
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Non-traditional ways of sharing stories
Reece Goodall looks at non-traditional ways to format the novel, from 'Dracula' as the epistolary novel to 'The Lover's Dictionary' which tells the story of a romantic relationship through dictionary definitions
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Places on campus that hold memories
Being away from our campus means we treasure our memories there even more than we usually would. Hayley Ho and Emma Wilkes share the places on campus that hold the most special memories for them.
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Andy Murray targets Grand Slam return at US Open
Amid the backdrop of the Battle of the Brits at the National Tennis Centre Andy Murray has announced his intent to play at the US Open and French Open later this year. The former world number one made his return from a pelvic injury earlier this week in an exhibition...
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Theatre industry “on the brink of ruin”, warns Sir Nicholas Hytner
Reece Goodall discusses Sir Nicholas Hytner and his worrying predictions for the future of the arts.
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