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In requiem: the Duolingo Owl

“Requiem æternam dona ei, Domine…” Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord – except, in this case, the dearly departed is not a soul but the green, unblinking menace of language learners everywhere: the Duolingo owl. But fear not, for like any good horror movie villain, Duo is never truly...
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By , Mar. 1, 2025

Warwick SU Elections 2025 Question Time Day 2: Full-Time Officers

As part of preparation for this week’s Students’ Union (SU) elections, The Boar recently attended a Question Time event for the candidates vying for the Full-Time Officer positions. Candidates for the positions were able to launch their campaigns with a short speech, followed by questions asked by The Boar, RAW 1251AM, and...
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By , Feb. 28, 2025

Why being shy is not a weakness

Parents’ evening. Where the word ‘shy’ seems to be shamed more than ‘troublemaker,’ ‘naughty,’ or ‘challenging.’ Where not contributing in class or engaging in group discussions is viewed as a flaw. Where you’re sat next to the loud kids in school to ‘tone them down.’ Where you avoid eye contact...
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By , Feb. 28, 2025

Mindful Moments: it is all about balance

With university bringing many opportunities to socialise and go out, most students have encountered alcohol in some way. In fact, according to the Student, Alcohol and Drugs Survey of 2021, 81% of university students believed that drinking and getting drunk was part of university culture. However, getting drunk does not...
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By , Feb. 28, 2025