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The art of anonymous artwork, more or less political?

It is perhaps easy to dismiss anonymity within the arts as a tool which enhances creative expression and freedom. However, an artist hiding their name does not necessarily equate to hiding their identity, and it can be argued that it is impossible to separate an artist from their art. Indeed,...
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By , Nov. 4, 2024

Enlisted – A game review

In 2019, I downloaded Battlefield V, DICEs World War Two themed first-person shooter. While it was a fun and graphically/musically stunning game (like its predecessor Battlefield I), something felt off. What had worked in Battlefield I’s favour was that it was set in World War One, hence there was no...
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By , Nov. 4, 2024

The Boar’s State of the Race 2024: The swine-al countdown

With the US presidential election now just days away, the only certainty of the race is its unpredictability. Both contenders have recently put together closing statements for their respective campaigns. Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris has used some of her party’s biggest stars to make her closing argument to...
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By , Nov. 4, 2024

Can Robins’ Coventry City turn it around?

Pressure on Coventry City manager Mark Robins is building after a loss to Preston North End made it 6 defeats in 10 games for the Sky Blues. In a game which cannot be clouded by the controversy of a disallowed Haji Wright equaliser, the decisive moment arrived in the form...
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By , Nov. 4, 2024

Why grades should be replaced with a pass/fail system

My first few months studying abroad in Sweden have highlighted the many different ways of assessing work in higher education, with the UK diverging significantly from much of the globe. Having completed several assignments at the University of Gothenburg, it is clear that the pass/fail system is much more beneficial...
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By , Nov. 4, 2024