University of Manchester reveals potential loss of £270 million
The University of Manchester (UoM) faces losses in excess of £270 million next year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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How did Bernie Sanders reshape US politics?
On the back of significant losses during primaries to Joe Biden, namely in South Carolina at the end of February, and in crucial states such as Michigan and Florida in March, we were all made aware on the 8th April of Bernie Sanders’ decision to withdraw from the U.S. Presidential...
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The NHS is not a charity: we should not have to treat it like one
Thea Achillea argues that the need for fundraising initiatives exposes the underfunding of the NHS.
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‘The Written Testimony’: Jay Electronica remains a rap enigma
After an 11-year hiatus, the American rapper returns with The Written Testimony: an album, that if anything, is a testimony to the fact that taking a break isn't always for the better.
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Check-out to cash-in: authors are only properly celebrated after death
Francesca Johnson argues that authors are only truly recognised and celebrated after death, pointing to some famous examples: Slyvia Plath or Philip K. Dick
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Will ‘fakeaways’ and DIY restaurant recipes change how we dine?
Missing your weekly Pret-a-manger from campus or eating out at all the best restaurants Coventry and Leamington Spa have to offer? Well, with many of us taking up cooking or baking to pass the time during lockdown, popular food chains have been releasing recipes for their signature dishes so we...
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A complete history of World Championship 147 breaks
It’s the time of the year that we should be enjoying the Snooker World Championship, but Covid-19 has again forced a postponement. The BBC has been screening a lot of classic matches to pass the time, and there’s something in snooker that never fails to get everyone excited – the...
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Why ‘On My Block’ has changed the face of American teen sitcoms for good
Georgina Crothers reviews teen-drama 'On My Block', praising its representation of rough, inner city L.A and its plots shedding light on problems faced by marginalised areas of America.
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ESRB warns consumers about in-game loot boxes in the vaguest way possible
Ishraq Subhan questions whether ESRBs new label warning will make any difference.
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Boar readers’ favourite Nolan film: ‘The Dark Knight’
In a recent Boar Films twitter poll, readers voted 'The Dark Knight' as Nolan's best film, Biju Singh tells us why this film deserved to win.
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Warwick student turned electronic producer: how to break into the industry
George McCarthy is a talented DJ and producer, with even DJ Ross from Friends supporting his work. Warwick University is also his alma mater. Hanna Ward chats to the economics grad on how he found success after leaving higher education.
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Are sustainable beauty products affordable for students?
In our second collaboration with The Boar Climate, Abbey Parker considers whether it's possible for students to use completely sustainable beauty products.
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2. Bundesliga: Germany’s second tier is the one to watch
The Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL) confirmed last Thursday (23/04/20) that it is ready to sanction the resumption of German professional football as soon as May 9. The announcement has set the wheels in motion for the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga to return imminently, allowing teams to prepare for the final...
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