Are Coventry’s economic prospects improving?
Giorgi Konchoshvili discusses Coventry's bright economic future, detailing growth in manufacturing and tourism.
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Anger as Fusion closure leaves societies facing ‘punitive’ fines for cancelled circles
Social secretaries have been left scrambling to confirm circling allocations following the sudden announcement of a new system which will see societies fined for cancelling their Wednesday night socials. An announcement made by the Students’ Union (SU) on a Facebook group for society exec members seemed to confirm that...
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Fleabag: the greatest love story of our age
Like many avid followers of the comedy-drama show Fleabag, you may be devastated by the final episode and confused as to why this is a romantic piece on the show. Rest assured – no diminishing of the greater themes of work, sex, family, and loss will be present. In fact,...
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Tom Ford AW25: Ackermann seduces Paris
In the ’90s, Tom Ford was sexy. Not the bottom-revealing and blatant cleavage-favouring kind of club-sexy we have become accustomed to today, but a more sophisticated and undone approach. Drapery and clever tailoring allowed skin to be covered, and yet a hint of the shape underneath the silky overlay ignited...
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Here’s the tea: why Sophie Tea is one of the hottest contemporary artists
Sophie Tea has become a global social media phenomenon in the past couple of years since going viral for her trademark Charity Shop Friday series, gracing red carpets and staging some of her own shows. She rose to fame in 2017 for her dazzling Coachella look, with gems, jewels and...
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Warwick in Africa lauds 2024 volunteer successes in annual report
The Warwick in Africa (WiA) student volunteering programme has hailed its successes in its annual report. The philanthropically-funded programme, founded in 2006, sends Warwick students on a six-week placement with partner schools in South Africa and Ghana to teach Maths and English. The WiA programme has long boosted Warwick students’...
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Leamington down South Shields in entertaining midtable clash
On Saturday 22 March, Leamington returned to the Your Co-op Community Stadium for a midtable clash with South Shields, recording a fifteenth league win of the campaign to all but secure their Vanarama National League North status for another year. The Brakes began play two points below their opposition in...
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Climate News: Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit finds Greenpeace liable for over $660m in damages
Greenpeace has been found guilty of defamation by a North Dakota jury and ordered to pay more than $660m to Energy Transfer, a fossil fuel pipeline giant in North America. The court case began in February and concluded on 19 March with a verdict against the environmental campaigning group. Investigating...
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Fashion Focus: Female-founded fashion brands
As the final piece in my column during Women’s History Month, with my previous articles discussing gender inequality in the industry and notable women in fashion, I want to direct our attention towards some small female-founded fashion brands that we should support. These range from apparel to accessories, so everything...
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Jo Whiley transports Coventry back to the ‘90s at hmv Empire
Emilia Sullivan reviews Jo Whiley's '90's Anthems' at hmv Empire in Coventry
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Warwick Wolves make history with most successful season in 40 years
After sealing promotion last year, Warwick’s American football team, the Wolves, continued their fine run of form this season, becoming Premiership North champions as well as reaching the final of the Premiership playoffs. One week on from their appearance in the final, The Boar Sport takes a look at the...
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UCU holds ‘alternative’ open day at Coventry University as hundreds of jobs at risk of axe
Students and staff at Coventry University have hosted an ‘alternative’ open day to protest against controversial policies and budget cuts which could lead to hundreds of job losses. Protestors and activists at the university marched across their campus on 15 March in solidarity against the proposed budget cuts and a...
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