A record number of 18-year-olds secured a place at their first-choice university this year, but exam boards have warned that regional inequalities are “getting worse, not better.” 82% of offer holders were accepted into their ‘firm choice’ university this year – up 9,830 from 2024. Acceptances at ‘higher tariff’ universities, such...
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Warwickshire is set to receive a £8.76 million injection of funding for improved bus services. This is part of a national Labour initiative aimed at enhancing the reliability and convenience of buses. The Warwickshire Bus Service Improvement Plan, which began on 30 August, is funded by the Department for Transport. ...
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Leamington Spa, the home of many Warwick students during term-time, has been named as the second most underrated town in the UK, behind only Hastings. New research, conducted by Betway Insider, praised the town for its strong local business presence, picturesque streets, and numerous restaurants. The quality of cultural landmarks...
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Thousands of US student visas have been revoked by the Trump administration due to alleged criminal offences and overstays, as well as “support for terrorism”, according to the US State Department. As part of tightened oversight on international students, the State Department has received directives encouraging vigilance in reviewing applications...
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This section – looking back at stories from The Boar’s archive – originally appeared in Volume 48, Issue I of The Boar, published on Monday 29 September, 2025. 1985: Housing nightmare on campus It’s true, history does indeed repeat itself. Back in 1985, the year Marty McFly zipped back in...
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As summer ends and autumn begins, drinks are changing, too. So, what is a fun and unique drink to add to your everyday rotation? Over the summer, drink trends have included light and fruity drinks to quench thirst in the hot weather. TikTok trends have shown many coffee shops making...
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The United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, was held in Nice from 9–13 June this year. The conference focused on supporting sustainable development, with the overarching theme of “accelerating action and mobilising all actors to conserve and sustainably use the oceans”. The conference has...
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Samah Tabba discusses the swathe of controversies surrounding Nestlé and whether they are the most 'evil' corporation
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Laura Van Diesen reviews Big Thief's most recent album 'Double Infinity'.
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Behind every beloved novel lies not just a story, but a process. We talk a lot about the result, the book, the brilliance, the breakthrough. But what fascinates me just as much is what happens behind the curtain. From rigid daily routines to spontaneous bursts of creativity, the methods employed...
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In recent months, financial pressure on universities and the Department for Education (DfE) have reached new heights, but a report has found that institutions could be making substantial savings through “smarter use of shared services”. Amid several major UK universities facing bankruptcy, Secretary for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has made it...
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Some freshers arriving on campus ahead of Welcome Week are facing stays in temporary rooms in on-campus conference hotels, amid Warwick’s ongoing accommodation shortage. The Boar is aware of several individuals who have been allocated temporary accommodation by the University until a permanent alternative becomes available. Students allocated temporary accommodation...
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Many of us are familiar with the common practice of ghost-writing, even if it is often not fully appreciated. Ghost-writing entails someone writing work which credits someone else as the author, usually involving interviews between the two parties to discuss content, and it is more prevalent than most people realise....
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