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“I’m the f–cking landlord”: Lawbreaking and neglect rife in ‘mouldy’ and ‘dangerous’ student housing

Students at Warwick searching for housing face a market of neglect, lawbreaking, and exploitation across Coventry and Leamington Spa, an investigation by The Boar has found. A survey of students conducted by the paper found many living in substandard and even dangerous conditions. Issues ranging from untreated mould-ridden rooms to...
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By Anna Bickerton, Feb. 7, 2025

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Missing Coventry woman found alive five decades later

Sheila Fox, who disappeared from Coventry in 1972 aged 16, has been found alive and well in one of the longest missing person cases in West Midlands history. Now aged 68, Fox was found in another part of the UK 52 years after her disappearance, as a result of a...
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By Amro Maraqa, Feb. 7, 2025

Lifestyle

Social media detox: is it possible?

“I am done. I am quitting social media.” This is a phrase we have all said or heard at least once, usually in response to a ruined sleep schedule or an hour-long doom-scrolling session that was supposed to only be 10 minutes. Yet despite our best intentions, the allure of...
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By Samah Tabba, Feb. 7, 2025

Opinion Will's Word On Warwick

Will’s Word On Warwick: The Colour Purple – the search for the perfect pour

Opinion Comedy Column Philosophy, pints, and a proof for God “I drink Purple, therefore I am” – René Descartes (probably) Purple is more than just a colour or a drink: it’s a way of life. Every Wednesday, Warwick students across the central Warwickshire area eagerly queue up for...
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By William Moores, Feb. 7, 2025

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Boxing, balls, and black tie: Wilder Fight Night brings unmatched energy to Warwick

Last Saturday, on 1 February, Warwick students swapped textbooks for boxing gloves and black-tie fits for one of the most hyped events of the term — Student Wilder Fight Night at HMV Empire in Coventry. A key partner of the event was the OddBalls Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising...
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By Elmira Aliieva, Feb. 6, 2025

Arts

“A step on from anything you have seen”: Motionhouse’s Daniel Massarella on Hidden ahead of its Warwick Arts Centre premiere

When speaking to Daniel Massarella, the dancer turned Assistant Director of Leamington Spa-based dance and circus company Motionhouse, the cast and crew were arriving at their premiere location: the renowned Warwick Arts Centre. After 10 years of dedication to Motionhouse, Massarella has taken a step back from performance, taking a...
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By Abigail Mableson, Feb. 6, 2025

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Warwick to lead international collaborative study on language policy

The University of Warwick is set to lead a £2.5 million research project into language policy across Europe, it has been announced. Led by Professor Angela Creese, the collaboration of nine universities in nine countries aims to investigate the diversity of linguistics in Europe despite an ever-globalised world. The research,...
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By Jack Keen, Feb. 6, 2025

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Cutting-edge technology on display at the University of Warwick’s innovation festival

As part of its milestone 60th Anniversary celebrations, the University of Warwick hosted its inaugural Festival of Innovation and Grassroots Growth Summit at Warwick Arts Centre on Monday 27 January. The event attracted over 1200 attendees, including students, staff, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and local residents, all keen to discover Warwick’s latest...
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By Noah Williams, Feb. 6, 2025

Features Music

From ‘brat’ to The Beatles: The BRIT Awards 2025 nominees

Zoe Mudd provides all the details on the nominees for the upcoming BRIT awards 2025.
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By Zoe Mudd, Feb. 6, 2025

Opinion

The US Supreme Court: From impartial arbiter to political battleground

The Supreme Court, made up of eight justices, is the highest tribunal in the United States for all cases and controversies arising under the Constitution. Historically, the court has been perceived as unmoved by political change, with an intrinsic quality being its political neutrality. Recently, however, we have witnessed monumental...
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By Freya Draper, Feb. 6, 2025

Naomi Girma on the ball for San Diego Wave

Sport

Naomi Girma: Chelsea break records in special January transfer window

While this January was fairly quiet for most teams in men’s football this year, the women’s game was marked by a number of exciting moves. Table-topping WSL side Chelsea indisputably had the pick of the bunch, after securing the services of Naomi Girma in an unprecedented deal. No set of...
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By Jack Kingston, Feb. 6, 2025

Health and Fitness Lifestyle Lifestyle Columns

The Wellness Edit: the role of sleep in fitness

When thinking about fitness, it can be all too easy to focus on the exercise you’re doing or the food you’re consuming. However, for a well-rounded healthy lifestyle and to optimise your fitness, it is also really important to take note of sleep, both quality and quantity. Today’s article will...
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By Emily Harris, Feb. 6, 2025

Sport

Leamington FC take the loss against Marine

The Brakes suffered yet another match cancellation when last Tuesday’s game against Alfreton was called off. Needless to say, the players were raring to get back in action on Saturday. Remarkably, they went into this weekend home game as favourites, with their opponents, Marine, sitting second-bottom in the league. Optimism...
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By Dylan Oates, Feb. 6, 2025

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