I am no technophobe. I recognise the potential the internet possesses as a contemporary colosseum, hosting gladiatorial battles of ideas, culminating in the ascension of the worthy and the death of the irrelevant. This potential is, however, lost. Tainted by constrictive algorithms, echo chambers, and a frightening quantity of cognitive...
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The line-up for the UEFA Champions League Final is now confirmed after the completion of the semi-finals last week. Paris played host to the second leg of the semi-final between PSG and Arsenal on Wednesday, after the French side overcame Arsenal in London 1-0 a week prior. However, the week...
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In my last reflective article, I came out strong with my opinion. I believed that no matter what – the lowest of the lows and the highest of the highs – study abroad was the opportunity for students to grow, recover old parts of themselves, find new interests and tastes, and gain...
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Warwick will appear in the hotly-anticipated final of this year’s University Challenge tonight, as they fight to become champions of the prestigious show for a third time. The 28 UK universities which participated in this year’s series have now been whittled down to two, with Warwick set for a final...
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Nowadays, ChatGPT and other AI tools have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. From drafting emails to coming up with quick weekday recipes, AI has taken over our daily routines. The aforementioned benefits of AI as an accessible tool for various types of aid come with heavy environmental costs....
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The third term of university often feels daunting – the long Easter break is over all too soon, and you are faced with a marathon of end-of-term classes, deadlines, and exams. However, with healthy habits and a clear plan, this final term can be a chance to prove to yourself...
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Only 13.1% of students enrolling at Warwick in the 2023/24 academic year came from the West Midlands, according to Times Higher Education’s published figures. This trend is reflected nationally too, where despite expanding intakes, top UK universities are increasingly enrolling students from outside their regions. While the number of students...
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In early 1946, baseball prospect Jackie Robinson arrived in Florida for his maiden spring training with the Montreal Royals – the minor league affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers whom he had signed a contract with the year before. In a state where racially-based segregation was still very much enforced, Robinson’s...
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Whilst many were celebrating their visits to Stratford by seeing a light-hearted, football-themed Much Ado About Nothing production, a select group of journalists geared up to face the notoriously brutal Titus Andronicus. The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre would play host to the bloodbath, with the legendary Sir Simon Russell...
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A huge fire has destroyed significant portions of the Henley College building in Coventry, with police investigating suspected arson. Fire commander Ryan Donaldson estimated that a total of “70%” of the structure had been damaged in the blaze, as local residents were warned of the fire potentially spreading to neighbouring...
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On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, with the concept of sex itself being defined by judges as ‘binary’. This ruling came about after the Scottish government included transgender women in quotas to ensure gender balance on...
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With many trends swarming our feeds, there’s one gremlin-like gal who we can’t seem to escape (at least on my feed): Labubu. With influencers like Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz consistently posting Labubu unboxings, it’s hard to escape the colourful chaos this charm has caused. A character who initially appeared...
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First-year student Oliver Ansell-Hodges will begin his journey ‘driving for Ukraine’ today as part of a convoy of local volunteers transporting vital humanitarian aid to the country. Ansell-Hodges, who studies History and Politics, spoke to The Boar about his motivations for undertaking the 1,300-mile journey, which will take him from...
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