Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is a record-breaking disappointment
Sam Capper reviews Taylor Swift's most recent release 'The Life of a Showgirl'.
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It’s funny and it’s horrifying: Humour and darkness in art
I wonder if I’m the only person who finds Andy Warhol’s 1976 series ‘Skulls’ to be mildly amusing. Warhol apparently became obsessed with the idea of death after being shot and critically wounded in 1968, leading eventually to the creation of the ‘Skulls’ series, containing six versions of the same skull,...
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The art (and aesthetics) of packing smart
Traveling is one of the most fun and genuinely character-provoking activities a person can engage in, especially for those lucky enough to have a reading week mid-term. However, without the proper travel gear in hand, the trip could very much be deteriorated. So, especially for those aiming to pack light,...
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The Art of Decay – The Photography of Gina Soden
Art which explores the theme of decay often encourages the viewer to question when life is most valuable. Some may argue that life is most celebrated and worthy at its physical or material peak, i.e. at its most commercially valuable. Others suggest, however, that the experience of life is more...
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Wiegman names Lionesses squad for October friendlies as Millie Bright bows out and new faces step in
St George’s park saw the Lionesses squad return for the first time since their summer success at the Euros on Monday, as Sarina Wiegman announced her 25 players last week. The squad brings some expected names such as respected veterans Keira Walsh and Alex Greenwood, as well as number 1...
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Will’s Word On Warwick: Meditations on Kasbah
Opinion Comedy Column ‘“What is a ‘Kasbah’? What do we mean by ‘meditate’? What is a word? Why do we breathe? These are almost all questions, but the biggest questions of all must be asked of Kasbah?” ...
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Are streaming platforms feeding into consumerist culture?
The rise of streaming platforms is a meteoric one. It feels like one minute Netflix was that little company that delivered DVDs to my house, and now that same company is a global phenomenon that seems to be in every home. These streaming services have transformed the way we consume...
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On table building, emotion, and performance at Red Lens Acting Academy
On Wednesday 8 October I had the pleasure of attending one of the group acting classes that are run by the Red Lens acting company. In the span of a two-hour session, founder and instructor Shireenah Ingram led a session that, in focusing on acting as a collaborative endeavour in...
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Cianan’s Column: Let’s talk GW9
FPL GW9 is right around the corner, and there’s no time to waste – the Friday deadline is fast approaching; read on to learn the key knowledge necessary to take this weekend’s football by the horns. Don’t sell Pedro. He may have been deeply frustrated over the past four weeks,...
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Remembering John Holroyde: The man who made Warwick students ‘welcome’ at Leamington’s Café Scientifique
Back in July of this year, I wrote an article in The Boar SciTech section about Leamington Spa’s Café Scientifique. To do so, I sat down with organisers of the event, including John Holroyde, who I am now sadly reporting passed away earlier this month at the age of 71....
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The death of Goliath: How the Conservatives lost their grip on British politics
It’s been over a year since the absolute chaos of the 2024 general election, in which the Conservative Party experienced its most significant defeat since 1906. What was once one of the most championed and successful political parties in the world has effectively dug its own grave. Reform UK and...
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World Cup Qualifiers Roundup: England dominate group, tournament debuts confirmed for three nations
Last week concluded another set of qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with multiple countries booking their slots at the finals, while others still retain the chance to play in football’s most prestigious tournament. Asia We begin with the Asian Football Confederation, where after failing to make it through...
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The Jellycat craze: Why are so many adults obsessed with these cuddly creatures?
From bathrobe-wearing teddy bears to peanuts dressed in skiwear, Jellycats are pretty adorable. Founded in London in 1999, the company experienced steady growth during its first two decades of operation, selling a limited range of classic soft toy designs, including bears and rabbits. Then, just as the pandemic hit, the...
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