An introduction to the University of Warwick’s music societies
An introduction to a few of the University of Warwick's music societies.
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The ultimate freshers’ dance playlist
Abigail Mableson chooses the best dance songs that every fresher must know!
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You are not that singer’s best friend!: The dangers of parasocial relationships in the music industry
Erin Lewis writes about the dangers of parasocial relationships, surrounding the recent controversy with Chappell Roan.
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‘Pet’: endearing or patronising? Newcastle University’s ban on common Geordie slang
At the end of the summer holidays, prior to the upcoming start of the University academic year, the Russell Group institution, Newcastle University, made a polarising announcement. Making amendments to the gender section of their inclusivity guide, a common wellbeing document throughout most universities, it was announced that guidance suggests...
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From the archives: The forgotten story of AIDS and student life at Warwick
The year is 1984, and the world is gripped by fear over the emerging AIDS epidemic. Countless UK institutions seek to educate people about what would later be recognised as one of the most misconceived viruses in human history. That, in a nutshell, is pretty much what we’ve always been...
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Year Abroad: A Week at the University of Connecticut
Sitting on the fringes of one of several sports arenas at the University of Connecticut, affectionately known as UConn, I was immediately lost in the profound scale and spectacle this alien and rather magical place holds. Understated is a word that holds little meaning in America. The enormity of everything:...
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Suicide Prevention Month aims to change the narrative
September is a notable month in the calendar year. It sees children go back to school, students move back to university, and a switch from summer to autumn. However, September’s significance goes beyond a return to academia and the changing of seasons: September is Suicide Awareness Month. Between March 2023...
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Could Dorito dust turn mice invisible? A common food dye’s effects on the body may be stranger than fiction
Truth is often stranger than fiction, but this time fiction might just have gotten there first. Martin Day examines the bizarre effects a household food-dye could have on the body, its roots in a science-fiction classic, and what implications the discovery holds for the future.
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A non-gamer’s guide to gaming lingo
As a ‘noob’, you might feel intimidated by the different slang that’s used during gaming. In fact, it might feel like a different language all together! This short and sweet guide takes you through the most common phrases you might encounter while playing. To start off, we’ll focus terms that...
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Six games to make friends (and lose some) at Freshers’ this year
Leading up to freshers’ week and a new batch of students coming to Warwick this year, we’ve compiled some of the best games to play and use as icebreakers in your first year (and beyond). We’ve also added three games to avoid if you plan on keeping any new friends...
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BREAKING: University reveals sanctions for students involved in Warwick Tory society ‘Nazi video’
In an exclusive statement issued to The Boar, the University of Warwick has revealed the sanctions imposed on students involved in the Warwick Conservative Association ‘Nazi video’. The video, which shows students dancing and singing along to ‘Erika’ – a marching song associated with Nazi Germany – went viral after...
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Being Dead’s ‘EELS’ is full of creativity and catchiness
Bella Wheeler reviews Being Dead's latest release, 'EELS'
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What I would tell my first-year self
Frantically rushing to IKEA to get more fake plants and decorations for my room, constantly checking my packing list to make sure I had not forgotten something, catching up with friends from home for one final time – that was me, one year ago, as I prepared to move to...
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