More than forty years ago, Terry Pratchett introduced us to Discworld. A world that may sound and smell like our own, but looks completely different. A world that (as the name suggests) is shaped like a disc and is carried on the backs of four elephants, standing on the shell...
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A recent cross-Europe study has revealed a significant shift in public opinion on Brexit, with most of those who voted to leave the EU now willing to accept concessions in exchange for access to the single market. This evolving perspective raises a compelling question: is it time for the UK to...
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The ‘Weinstein effect’ describes the movement of women coming forward to accuse famous or powerful men of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct. The term arose in 2017 after more than 80 sexual abuse allegations were made against former film producer Harvey Weinstein. Weinstein was found guilty in the late 1970s...
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After eight stellar seasons and six league titles, the seemingly impossible has finally happened: Manchester City are in bad form. After a conventionally convincing start to the season, Pep Guardiola’s once-monolithic squad has faltered and fallen out of title contention. A run of 13 games in all competitions with just...
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Plans have been unveiled for the most significant reform of local government in 50 years which could lead to the abolition of six councils across Warwickshire. The changes were outlined in the Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024. They aim to streamline governance, cut costs, and improve efficiency. ...
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In the late 1990s, there was a renewed global interest in British art, fashion, design and music, which critics saw as a different, modern form of patriotism, a new way of being British. Kate Moss, one of the faces of the ‘Cool Britannia’ period, became internationally recognised as a high...
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2025 will mark the arrival of the new ‘Generation Beta’, children set to inherent a rapidly and consistently changing world, full of both technological and environmental uncertainty. Born between 2025 and 2039, this generation is said to be completely centred around a technology-based future and will pioneer new solutions to...
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Opinion Comedy Column Join me as I don my tin foil hat, do my own research, reject the sheeple mentality, take the red pill and, ultimately, try to get to the bottom of this puzzling mystery. Is it possible that The Warwick Coffee is merely a device that The Warwick...
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Spectators were treated to five days of action-packed cricket in 2024’s Boxing Day Test, which culminated in an 184-run victory for Australia. With their win, the Aussies took a key step towards claiming a 3-1 victory in their five-match test series against India on January 5th. At the close of...
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Back and better than ever, ready to go ‘way down,’ the Hadestown’s original cast members are reuniting after five years. The run welcomes back performances from Reeve Carney (Orpheus), Eva Noblezada (Eurydice), Amber Gray (Persephone), Patrick Page (Hades) and André DeShields (Hermes). The cast appeared in the show’s first run,...
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Following the end of the £2 bus fare price cap in January, commuter fees for Warwick students have risen on all bus routes to campus. Introduced in January 2023, the price cap imposed a maximum limit of £2 on single bus tickets for all public transport operators, with the government...
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The failure of institutions to deliver justice is a tale as old as time, yet resolutions to such failures remain frustratingly rare. Luigi Mangione’s case offers a compelling lens through which to examine the role of vigilante action in addressing societal defects. The alleged targeting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson...
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Amongst the trends of gym bunnies, runners, pilates princesses, and ‘hot girl walks’ that we saw in 2024, it’s easy to forget about the other options available to us. We all know other sports exist, many of us probably partook in them when we were younger in school or clubs...
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