The history of love songs
Helen Trappelides takes us through the history of love songs.
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Fashion Focus: The study of style
There is so much to learn about fashion, and where better to start than with those who are studying it? This week, therefore, I conducted two interviews with fashion students, Gina who studies Fashion Communication at the University of the West of England, and Bee who studied Fashion Business and...
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The price of playing: A closer look at the cost of sport at Warwick
With prices continuing to rise and students struggling to make ends meet, it is perhaps unsurprising that the number of people taking part in university sport has hit a stumbling block. What is more surprising, however, is that the number of students participating in on-campus sports clubs looks set to...
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Is 2025 the year for women’s sport?
2025 is set to be a defining moment for women’s sport in England, with three major tournaments showcasing the nation’s talent on the international stage. Whether this year sees iconic wins or heartbreaking defeats; the Lionesses, the Red Roses and the Women’s Cricket team are set to represent their country...
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A look at two sporting couples
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, The Boar Sport is spotlighting two sporting couples that are united by their shared love for their respective sports. Jason and Laura Kenny Perhaps Great Britain’s most successful sporting couple is Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny, who married in 2016 after meeting as part...
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In love with the local: The “special spark” behind Leamington FC
Walking through the turnstiles at Your Co-op Community Stadium, the home of Leamington Football Club, sees you immediately be greeted by the community feel that is central to local sport. As the club’s manager, Paul Holleran, explained in a comment to The Boar Sport, “You can see when you look...
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Infinity Nikki: Pretty dresses and money grabs
Infinity Nikki claims to deliver a 3D-platforming focused open world game with a more effeminate spin, all within a completely free title. This promise certainly is enticing, and with ex-The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild designer Kentaro Tominaga helming, Infinity Nikki is positioned to deliver a groundbreaking title...
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Wedding Dresses: An exploration of wedding dress fashion throughout culture and time
The white wedding dress is an iconic piece of fashion. It’s a key component to the most important day of someone’s life, and it must be perfect for each individual. Often accompanied by a veil, the long, elegant dresses are a staple in weddings across the world. Although, this wasn’t...
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Heartbreak, heart-wrenching, heartache: A look at Love on the West End
As Valentine’s Day looms and more new plays begin their runs this year, let’s have a look at love in some of our favourite, and newest, West End shows! Hadestown: How far would you go Hadestown sees two love stories: Hades and Persephone against Orpheus and Eurydice, both becoming tested...
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The rise of the musical: How and why musicals are taking over cinema’s most prestigious award ceremony
As a self-proclaimed theatre-kid, I for one am thrilled to announce that musicals have officially returned to our screens, and let’s hope they are here ‘for good’! Musical crime comedy Emilia Pérez leads the charge, receiving 13 nominations including Best Picture and Best Actress It seems that we are entering...
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Love letters reconsidered: The digital death of pouring out your feelings onto the page
In our modern and digital age, the traditional love letter has all but died out, with the rise of Snapchat, texting, and apps like Tinder and Hinge. Love letters are a dying form of communication and expression. People nowadays opt for a simple text to express their love, as opposed...
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Struck by Cupid’s arrow: Exploring love and symbolism in art
Every masterpiece begins with inspiration and for centuries, love has been at the heart of it. Today, we explore how love has been depicted in some of the most famous works of art. Il bacio, Francesco Hayez (1859) Beneath what appears to be a streetlamp, a man and a woman...
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The US presidency: It’s a man’s world
Since July 4 1776, the founding of the USA, we have witnessed 60 presidential elections. The elections have produced 45 presidents. The presidents have all been men. In over 248 years, not one woman has been successful in the presidential elections, with the closest candidates being in 2016 with Hillary...
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