‘Maybe the music I’ve written now will be another warm hug for you’: A conversation with bôa
Zoe Mudd, interviewing alt-rockers bôa, unpacks their musical journey as they embark upon their 2025 UK Tour.
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You can change your life with creativity – David Speed talks at University of Warwick
On April 30 2025, the University of Warwick welcomed David Speed to the FAB for his talk: “You can change your life with creativity”. With his career as an artist and thriving neon brand, Speed spoke to staff and students alike about the benefits of implementing little rituals of creativity...
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From adoptions to auctions: The rituals that define Warwick’s sports club social culture
Warwick is home to over 60 sports clubs, each of which encourage exercise and competition whilst also being the home of weekly socials that tend to involve alcohol-fuelled challenges and controversial forfeits. Whilst many sports club members recall positive experiences, concerns persist over safety risks, peer pressure and the effectiveness...
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A ‘Hot n Cold’ reaction to the Blue Origins space flight: Encouraging or detrimental to young women in STEM?
On 14 April 2025, Katy Perry and the rest of the Blue Origins crew were literally ‘Walking on Air’ as they jetted off to the edge of space. The 40-year-old US pop star was part of Jeff Bezos’s new Shepard NS-31 all-female crew that reached the outer edge of the...
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Almost half of young people have been affected by knife crime as new measures introduced in West Midlands
A recent study has found that 46% of young people have been, or know someone who has been, a victim of knife crime, prompting new measures to be introduced across the country. The survey, undertaken by the Kiyan Prince Foundation, also uncovered that over eight in 10 young people (83%)...
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UWWNC: A Year of Performance, Purpose, and Pride
The University of Warwick Women’s Netball Club (UWWNC) has long been a community of talent, friendship and team spirit, and this year the club has gone above and beyond both on and off the court. With standout performances, meaningful charity work, and a deepened commitment to inclusivity, 2024-25 has been...
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Climate News: Young Americans threaten to sue President Trump over environmentally harmful orders
22 young Americans, represented by Our Children’s Trust (OCT), filed a climate lawsuit on 29 May against the Trump administration’s environmentally harmful executive orders. The activists, ranging in age from seven to 25, are arguing that the administration’s moves to dismantle climate protections and issue pro-fossil fuel orders are in...
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What makes a ‘perfect picnic’?
Hopefully, summer comes with much warmer weather, which means more time spent outside enjoying the sunshine. One way to make the most of this season is picnics, a great opportunity to spend time with your friends and enjoy some lovely food. Although the idea is great, it is often difficult...
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Who’s laughing now? The changing landscape of Stand-up comedy
In troubling times there is nothing that works as a potent form of escapism than someone making you laugh despite it all. With a rife history of cutting, true-to life British humour, the changing landscape of the Stand-up scene, with an ever-aware progressive culture being at the forefront of a...
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Reform’s Rob Howard to lead Warwickshire County Council as Greens and Lib Dems edged out of control
The political landscape of Warwickshire has shifted dramatically, as Reform UK’s Rob Howard has become the Leader of Warwickshire County Council, with his party taking minority control following the local elections. The party surged to the top of the council in May winning 23 of the total 57 seats, allowing...
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Marching to the beat of the same drum: pride protests across the globe
Over the past 50 years, Pride has become a staple in the British calendar. Around the world, numerous cities host marches in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and in protest against their ongoing discrimination. 101 countries worldwide hosted Pride back in 2023, but in more than 70 others laws still...
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Climate News: Illegal felling of 500-year-old tree sparks uproar
An historic oak tree believed to be up to 500 years old has been felled in Enfield without public warning. The felling of the Whitewebbs Park tree has evoked a strong reaction from residents and nationwide environmentalists. Hundreds of people gathered on Easter Sunday to hold a commemorative “period of mourning”...
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Avoiding ‘pinkwashing’ companies this Pride Month
‘Rainbow-washing’, or as it is more commonly known, ‘pinkwashing’, refers to corporations and organisations that align themselves with the LGBTQ+ community purely for economic benefit. Pride Month typically appears with a wash of rainbow-coloured decorations and marketing for new ranges and editions of items. Because of this, it can be...
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