NBA Draft 2022 Live
It's NBA Draft Day, so Matthew Bardsley is on hand to guide you through all the moves as one of Basketball's biggest events takes place!
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Reece Goodall’s 10 Favourite Films
Writer Reece Goodall adds to The Boar's 'Favourite Films' series, taking us through ten films which have had a lasting impact on their life and experience of cinema.
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How the arts are being repressed in Hungary
Alice Standen discusses the ways in which the art scene in Hungary is currently being repressed by its government, as well as how this is impacting the media within the country.
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The Southgate Dilemma: Do England keep their boss?
Zero wins, two draws and two defeats. With five months until England get their World Cup campaign underway in Qatar, England’s form is at the very least concerning. Crowning the June Nations League fixtures with a 4-0 humbling at home to Hungary capped off a disastrous couple of weeks for...
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Learning languages: The cultural and neurological significance of travel
Sophie Hurst explores the benefits of language acquisition on the brain, and the importance of travel for language learning.
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A defence of escapism
Sidney Pycroft provides a defence of escapism, battling the negative attitude often attributed to gaming and detailing the benefits of turning to games for escapism.
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Experimental drug causes cancer to vanish in all patients
In a recent drug trial, all traces of rectal cancer disappeared in a group of 14 patients. Simona Valeviciute explains why these results are so promising and outlines the potential caveats of the research.
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The furore over Marilyn Monroe’s dress, and why it matters
In 1962, a performance of the song ‘Happy Birthday’ was permanently etched into history. Iconic star Marilyn Monroe sung the song to President John F. Kennedy, wearing a crystal-strewn dress by lauded French designer Jean Louis – and that dress has now become an artefact in its own right. It...
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Katrina Matthews breaks previous women’s ironman record in Sub7/Sub8 Triathlon
Triathlon is a tricky multidiscipline event which requires both mental and physical strength. This is most tested when competing over the Ironman distance. Consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon, an ironman distance tri is not for the faint hearted. The average finishing time is...
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Verstappen extends championship lead with Canadian GP win
Max Verstappen has further extended his championship lead with a dominant drive at the Canadian Grand Prix. He showcased an impressive level of composure to hold off Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and claim his first victory at the track. It was an engaging weekend of racing, which led to some unexpected...
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Thanks for my degree, Jez: an ode to ‘Skyrim Atmospheres’
Ok, I’m not here to brag, but I have just finished handing in all of my assignments (retrospective trigger warning for anyone still navigating the Term 3 hellscape: sorry, also lol haha sucks to be you). (Just kidding, seriously you’ve got this, just keep going!) At 3am on Monday I...
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Ghostly and immersive, here is why you should read Carmen Maria Machado’s work
Celia Bergin brings the next installment of Author Spotlight, highlighting the haunting books of Carmen Maria Machado and her ability to explore genre and form.
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TIME TRAVEL: Percy Fawcett and the lost city of Z
Reece Goodall dives into gentleman explorer Percy Fawcett’s quest for the lost city of Z.
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