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“People assumed I was less intelligent because of the way I spoke” – An interview with Kara Evans on being working class at university

I was fortunate to interview The Boar’s previous Deputy News Editor, now qualifying journalist, Kara Evans. In this interview, we discuss the challenges of coming from a working-class background and what inspired her to start a new podcast, “Breaking the Class Ceiling”, her first episode released last Sunday (7 December)...
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By , Dec. 10, 2025

Is winter the best or worst time to travel?

In an age of budget travelling and backpacking across Europe, some may wonder; “Should I travel during winter?” Don’t worry, I have you covered. Travelling during winter can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can  benefit from the affordable prices of not just flights, but accommodation too....
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By , Dec. 8, 2025

What do ‘likes’ have to do with love?

It’s hard enough to navigate a relationship as a young adult without being bombarded by happy couples, relationship therapists, unhappy people in relationships, unhappy singles, dating coaches, and happy singles online.    I don’t especially enjoy a scroll through Instagram around Valentine’s Day because of the overload of couples content: dating experts, picture-perfect happy couples, and general...
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By , Dec. 8, 2025