From its opening meet-cute where a bright-eyed girl meets a clumsy boy in the fruit section of a supermarket, Companion seems like your typical romance film. It’s a bit cliche but there’s something sweet and endearing. Our leads, Iris (soon-to-be horror royalty Sophie Thatcher) and Josh (The Boys’ Jack Quaid)...
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For lovers of the Bard, there has been a sense of overwhelm in the constant slew of Shakespeare adorning the streets of London. From Richard II, starring Bridgerton heartthrob Jonathan Bailey, to the disco transformation of Much Ado About Nothing, the trend of modernised Shakespeare is at its peak. Amid...
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As winter lingers with its grey skies overstaying their welcome, I find myself craving the warmth of spring. There’s something inherently uplifting about the season – pastel blossoms, sun-drenched meadows, and the quiet hum of life. Undoubtedly, the cosy game genre is the epitome of spring. Whether you experience the...
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The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to cut £140 million from its budget. This notice comes following a decline of international student recruitment and rising operational costs. However, cost cutting decisions have raised concerns amongst staff, students, and union representatives who question the necessity of significant cuts. Cash flow...
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Youth unemployment in the UK has reached its highest level in over a decade, with 987,000 young people aged 16 to 24 classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training) by the end of 2024 — a 42% increase in three years. This alarming rise raises concerns about financial...
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With the second term of university very nearly over, I can’t say I haven’t been tempted by the odd takeaway and I certainly don’t have a perfect track record. You don’t have to cook or clean up after yourself and with services like UberEats and Deliveroo, you can have dinner...
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In commemoration of International Women’s Day, which was celebrated this past weekend on March 8, I want to direct our attention towards the persistent gender inequity within the fashion industry, encourage us to #AccelerateAction, and tackle gender inequality. The majority of leadership roles, from CEOs to creative directors, are held...
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The Ides of March, a day of misfortune and doom, is associated with perhaps the most infamous Roman leader, Julius Caesar – or more importantly, his death, solidified by the soothsayer’s warning in Shakespeare’s infamous tragedy, aptly titled, Julius Caesar. While the Ides of March is not necessarily representative of...
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Results have been announced for the 2025 SU Spring Officer Elections, with The Boar speaking to the new officers for 2026's Students' Union.
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The rights, lives, and freedom of Muslim women have been constantly debated topics throughout mainstream media, especially more recently in regards to the hijab. Western societies seem to have a collective concern regarding the extent to which they allow Muslim women to wield agency over their own lives, choices, and...
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There is no singular ‘neurodivergent experience’ at university. Not only do many labels fall under this umbrella term, but all neurodivergent conditions are experienced uniquely by the individual, and our relationship to aspects of university life is far from equivalent. Though ‘neurodivergent’ implies deviation from some abstract notion of ‘normality,’...
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For Maddy Smith, rugby had never been an option growing up. The sport was solely offered to boys in school PE lessons and there was a shortage of “easy opportunities” for girls to get involved in the game. By the time Smith reached the University of Warwick, she was “scared”...
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“All your followers are blind! Too much heaven on their minds.” Judas’s lyric in the opening number of Jesus Christ Superstar sums up the problem harrying its latest production. The musical, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is set to play in concert form at...
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