When you think of things associated with Christmas, science may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, science is playing as much of a role as the North Pole elves in the festive season and is offering many answers to age-old Yuletide questions like ‘Who is the...
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The festive season is well and truly upon us, and I have embraced every aspect of it. From decadent dining experiences to the small flurry of snow and captivating Christmas light turning on ceremonies; Leamington has even more to offer than normal at this time. The great Leamington ‘Big Lights...
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At the University of Warwick, all undergraduates are guaranteed on-campus accommodation in their first year. However, with rising university costs and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, just how affordable is campus living at Warwick? Warwick offers a broad range of accommodation options across campus, with a total of 13 residences. Yet...
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On 28 February 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III used his phone to message an AI chatbot. He told the chatbot that he loved it and wanted to come home to it, which the character encouraged, replying: “Please do, my sweet king.” Shortly after, he picked up his father’s gun and...
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After the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the future of the event was plunged into doubt and questions were raised over whether the Games would ever be staged again. That was until Glasgow, who previously hosted the Games ten years ago, threw their...
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When going to university there is an opportunity to pick up an old sport, continue with one you are familiar with or try something new. The Boar Sport conducted an investigation into how welcome female students at the University of Warwick feel in the world of university sport. 43% of...
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The results of the BUCS 23/24 Student Survey were released last month and revealed a largely positive student reaction to sports at the university level. 1,502 students responded from 120 institutions regarding 51 BUCS level sports, allowing the organisation to understand and, in turn, enhance the student experience of competing...
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The term ‘special relationship’ has been carved out by a long and relatively well-trodden history. The term was originally coined by former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the wake of the Second World War. In a world where a victorious Britain had defeated Nazi Germany principally due to their alliance...
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Warwick’s new Catholic Chaplain is set to be appointed in early December, just in time for the University’s ecumenical carol service, The Boar can reveal. It follows a series of “huge delays” and “inadequate communication” between the University and Warwick’s Catholic students, according to Warwick Catholic Society (CathSoc). After Reverend...
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Does it feel like Christmas comes earlier each year? According to data analyzed by The Guardian, this might actually be the case. Statistics from the UK Top 40 charts, major supermarkets, and news outlets have confirmed the long-held suspicion of holiday grinches: Christmas merchandise, songs, and decorations are appearing increasingly...
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Plans to demolish Warwick students’ go-to nightclub Smack on Tavistock Street and turn it into student accommodation were rejected by councillors on Tuesday 5 November. The Warwick District Council (WDC) planning committee’s final decision cited concerns about heritage preservation and potential overdevelopment of the area. The proposal aimed to replace...
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‘Hidden costs’ of socialising on campus have left students shunning societies and sports clubs with almost nine in ten Warwick students admitting that socialising at university is too costly, an investigation by The Boar has found. Societies and sports clubs are an integral part of any student’s university experience. Look...
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