Inspired by a recent Instagram story from the University of Warwick alum Rob Madge, in which their friend had roasted their eye makeup before going onstage as the Spirit of Sherwood (in this year’s 2024 Palladium Panto Robin Hood), I was provoked to consider the fashion and flamboyance of the...
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Opinion Comedy Column I must say that I viewed this year’s choice for W-WOW’s Warwick Person of the Year with some trepidation, approaching it fully aware of the history of this prestigious honour and the weighty burden I bore in selecting the person most deserving of it. I think, however,...
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When I decided to become vegetarian before I came to university, there were mixed opinions from those around me. My parents believed I would not last a week, and my friends thought that I was joking. I had always been the meat eater of the family, and my go-to meal...
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A diversity scheme which aims to increase the number of students from under-represented backgrounds at Oxford has been criticised by some professors for ‘undermining’ the university’s academic reputation. The Opportunity Oxford scheme currently reserves 1 in 10 undergraduate places for disadvantaged students, equating to 220 students in the upcoming academic...
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Whether you are a seasonal gym rat, like to go occasionally, or are looking to enter the doors for the first time, the gym in January can feel like a crazy place. With people setting fitness resolutions, getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, and people making...
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There is no doubt that immigration has been the main issue on everyone’s minds at least since Brexit. Even though Britain officially exited the EU in 2020, the debate has only intensified. This summer, tensions reached a boiling point, culminating in a wave of racially-motivated riots across England and Northern...
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The British public remains largely unaware of the severe financial challenges facing UK universities despite three-quarters facing budget deficits this year, polling has revealed. Research carried out by consultancy firm Public First found that only one third of respondents believed universities had “too little” funding, while 8% perceived institutions as...
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Leamington FC ended their losing streak of six league games with an emphatic victory over leaders Curzon Ashton before slipping to defeat against Brackley on the final matchday of a successful 2024. Manager Paul Holleran was quick to praise his players after their performance on the 21st, as his side...
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Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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