Graham Greene’s 1948 The Heart of the Matter is a book that simultaneously frustrates and demands much of its readers. Set in an anonymous African Colony in West Africa, it centres around British colonial police officer Henry Scobie, and his downward turn from moral righteousness to suicide, and his catholic...
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Emily Gibbs discusses the soundtrack of Dune in her column 'The Soundtrack Space'.
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Earlier this week, Europe’s biggest club competition saw the conclusion of Matchday 4, with all 18 matches filled with high-stakes drama. We start in Italy, where the Serie A Champions, Napoli, hosted Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite holding possession for most of the game and launching a flurry of attacks, the game...
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“Ludlow is probably the loveliest town in England with its hill of Georgian houses ascending from the river Teme” – John Betjeman, 1943 Sir John Betjeman, an influential figure in English poetry and architecture. Sir Betjeman made a claim that Ludlow “is probably the loveliest town in England”, and The...
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It’s safe to say that upon opening my copy of Wuthering Heights, I had high expectations. It is impossible not to have expectations of one of the most famous romance novels of all time. Even before reading the novel, I knew that the name ‘Heathcliff’ is commonly circulated as a...
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Ted Lasso is beloved by many for being an amazing example of positive masculinity – dare I say it is the best example in media at the moment. However, even though fans are excited that we are getting a fourth season, they are also conflicted due to the closure given...
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Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) was a Swedish chemist, inventor, and industrialist who was born in Stockholm. He was attributed as saying the following: “Hope is nature’s veil for hiding truth’s nakedness.” The Nobel Prize was first established in 1901 and, outside of extenuating circumstances, has run every year since. The prizes...
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Charlotte Roff explores how the structure and advantages of private schooling continue to influence social mobility, and how new policy shifts may affect this.
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The sickly decay of nature Is almost bitter sweet For I moved to greener pastures And can now stand on my own feet As my world begins to crumble And Leaves turn from red to brown to grey My heart takes a tumble And I begin to pray The happiness...
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Luca Beech reviews Tame Impala's most recent album 'Deadbeat'.
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The Green Party of England and Wales’s membership has now far exceeded that of the Conservative party, making them the UK’s third largest party by membership. They are now on track to supplant Labour as the favourite party in London and for left-wing voters. A YouGov poll produced for the...
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Manchester City took on Everton away from home and wrapped up a hard-contested battle with three points to dethrone holders Chelsea at the top of the table. All-time leading WSL goalscorer Vivianne Miedema added to her growing goal tally with her 90th league goal City, who are hoping to win...
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Emergency services were called to Arthur Vick residences at the University of Warwick on Wednesday evening (19 November) after a fire broke out on the second floor of the building. Videos seen by The Boar and shared on social media showed Arthur Vick 1 engulfed by flames, with smoke rising...
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