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What’s behind this new wave of conservative music?
Erin Lewis explores the new wave of conservative music spreading through America.
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The return of racing: an F1 2024 season preview
The Formula One season is back again and there are some thrilling things to watch out for! With the grid completely unchanged, many will be waiting to see what will happen in the next season, and looking forward to the return of the Chinese Grand Prix, a new sprint format,...
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Ivory Coast crowned champions after thrilling Africa Cup of Nations
AFCON 2024 unfolded as a dramatic showcase of resilience, talent, and unexpected triumphs, culminating in a historic win for Ivory Coast on their own turf. The tournament was defined by underdog stories and strategic masterclasses that showed the considerable progress of African football in recent years. One of the true...
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The World Goes Around: an enchanting night at the Loft Theatre
The World Goes ‘Round at the Loft Theatre is an exuberant revue about the joie de vivre of life. There was not a moment of monotony as the entire cast, consisting of Martha Allen-Smith, Kim Arnold, Chris Gilbey-Smith, Ben Munday and Val Whitlock, performed with gusto. Conceptualised by Scott Ellis,...
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Coventry Amazon staff strike for Valentine’s Day, as industrial dispute continues
Amazon workers in Coventry took part in strike action from February 13 to 15, as part of an ongoing dispute over pay, conditions, and union rights. The strike was called by the GMB, a major UK general trade union that accepts members from a wide range of industrial sectors. It...
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Mission critical for humanity: WHO Chief urges action at WES
Students at the 23rd edition of the annual Warwick Economics Summit (WES2024) were presented with a stark reality and a powerful call to action by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the eighth and current Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). In his address, titled “Mission Critical for Humanity,” and conversation...
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Is 2024 going to be the year for crypto?
Cryptocurrencies are making a comeback, and hopefully for the right reasons. Bitcoin has climbed 170% from a record low of $17,500 in January 2023 to more than double in January 2024 of $46,800. This begs the question: what has happened in the previous year to drive the crypto market to...
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Topographia Hibernica: famous podcaster Blindboy comes to Warwick
Blindboy, the infamously faceless face of the Blindboy Podcast, recently paid a visit to the Warwick Arts Centre as a part of his tour of the UK to promote his most recent book Topographia Hibernica: an offering of short stories named after infamous account of Ireland’s landscape and its people...
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Crawlers’ debut album cements their position as ones to watch in the music scene
Lucy Gibbons reviews Crawlers' debut album.
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UK universities expected to face financial pressures following drop in international students
Many UK universities are expected to fall into financial deficit because of a huge decrease in international students, following government reforms to immigration policies. Vivienne Stern, the Chief Executive of Universities UK, said the sector faced a “serious overcorrection” as the new measures are likely to discourage international students from...
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International students turning away from Britain, Birkbeck Vice Chancellor warns
International students are being dissuaded from studying in the UK due to recent government actions, a university Vice-Chancellor has warned. Professor David Latchman, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Birkbeck, said that an “unfavourable atmosphere” created by the British government was causing students from abroad to pull out of university courses. ...
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Biden promises to cancel incoming student loan debt
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new student loan forgiveness plan that targets borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. The initiative, set to launch in February, shall erase the debt of borrowers enrolled on the SAVE plan, who have made 10 years of monthly payments...
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