Follow the money, just follow the money all the way to the ’70s
A low-down on personal finance and budgeting in the '70s and 2023
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‘The Prince of Egypt’: how to repackage an ancient tale for a modern world
Retelling a story as well-known as that of Moses leading the Israelites to freedom is always a path fraught with danger. But, if done right, it also allows for new dimensions of these stories to be unraveled before our very eyes. This is one of The Prince of Egypt’s unique...
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Macbeth comes to Leamington Loft Theatre!
I’ve crossed paths with the story of Macbeth at various times over the years, from GCSE English studies to acting exams, to the inevitable encounters with Shakespeare as a result of studying theatre at Warwick. However, I had unfortunately never seen it live before, until I was lucky enough to...
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An uneven distribution: why many feel lonely at Christmas
A study published by the British Statistics Research Department in 2022 found that 8% of the respondents spent Christmas alone. I am one of them. As an international student, I would not take a 14-hour flight with excessive costs to visit my family for less than a month. Everyone disappeared...
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Coventry refuse collectors set to strike
Unite the Union has labelled plans to fire and rehire bin workers as “abhorrent” and warned Coventry City Council to prepare for imminent strikes. The union is expected to rally workers in opposition to the Council’s plans, which are aimed at avoiding equal pay claims. Current ‘task and finish’ terms...
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An audio institution through time: Desert Island Discs in the 1970s
There are few radio programmes which have stood the test of time like Desert Island Discs. Lasting over 70 years and 3,000 episodes, the programme has had a lasting impact on British culture. But how has this modern-day national institution evolved through the decades? It has a simple but magical...
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Gen V: the refreshingly R-rated antithesis to superhero fatigue
Superhero fatigue is undoubtedly affecting the entertainment industry. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is being plagued by a sequence of lacklustre projects, and the less said about the DC Extended Universe’s situation, the better. And yet, like a phoenix arising from the ashes of mediocrity, Prime Video has delivered a superb...
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The Boar Finance in the ’70s
What did the Boar Finance section look like in the 70s?
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The past, present, and future of finance
What does the ever evolving world of finance hold for the future?
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Eclecticism, ‘Everything She Wants’, and Alex Turner: Tom Lowe’s 2023 Spotify Wrapped, reviewed
Tom Lowe breaks down his 2023 Spotify Wrapped.
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Amazon: environmental destruction at its Prime
Taylor Green discusses the negative effects of Amazon and its fast delivery services on the environment, and links it to buyer attitudes and behaviours in modern consumer culture.
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New Science and Engineering Precinct set to transform Warwick campus
The University of Warwick has unveiled plans for an overhaul of its science and engineering buildings in a massive set of construction works set to last a decade. The University submitted a planning application to Coventry City Council for a brand-new Science and Engineering Precinct, measuring 370,000 square feet and...
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What did the Warwick student look like in the ‘70s?
From bell bottoms and disco music to activism and protests, the 1970s was an iconic period of history, leading us to question what the Warwick student looked like in this decade. The years 1970 to 1979 saw an increase in the number of students accessing higher education. By the end of...
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