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How reality TV quietly rewired our minds

Whether it’s two strangers falling in love under studio lighting or masked traitors sipping wine at a castle banquet, reality TV has mastered the art of keeping us on our toes and shaping our perceptions. What started as carefully crafted candidness has become an essential staple for entertainment. Shows like...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025

Why are our governments so allergic to scrutiny?

Was Tony Blair an “idiot” for introducing the Freedom of Information Act? He certainly thought so, writing in his memoir that “there is really no description of stupidity, no matter how vivid, that is adequate” to describe the policy. Recent governments, it seems, would tend to agree. It is hard,...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025

Over half of young people have considered leaving the UK amid housing and financial worries, poll finds

A majority of Britain’s young adults have at least considered leaving the UK, a recent poll by the Adam Smith Institute has revealed. Across the political spectrum, young people have cited unaffordable housing, financial insecurity, and declining faith in future opportunities as key reasons for contemplating emigration. Those aged 18-30 said...
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By , Aug. 31, 2025

Cianan’s Column: The gameweek from Hell

Well, that certainly was a thrilling weekend of football, with some scintillating matches, including Tottenham’s shock result against Manchester City away from home, Everton’s first win at their new stadium as they saw off Brighton, and Liverpool’s last-gasp winner at St. James’ Park to beat Newcastle. However, in terms of...
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By , Aug. 29, 2025

Mixed fortunes for club costs as society membership fees fall but sports fees increase again

Students’ Union (SU) society membership fees are set to fall again for Warwick students this year, but for those wanting to take part in on-campus sport, fees are set to climb to over £110.   The Societies Federation membership fee, which allows students to join SU societies, is set to...
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By , Aug. 29, 2025

Freshers allocated accommodation an hour from campus after University runs out of rooms

As many as 1,000 incoming Warwick freshers have been allocated accommodation in blocks as far as an hour away from campus after being told that University rooms were “fully allocated”. The affected students received emails from the University informing them that “rooms on campus are fully allocated” and that they...
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By , Aug. 28, 2025

We are Warwick Labour

This article is the opinion of another organisation and is not affiliated with The Boar. Student politics should be an inclusive and tolerant space, but judging by recent events, it has been messy, chaotic, and full of strongly worded statements. For those who have not followed this story, there has...
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By , Aug. 28, 2025