The arrival of spring, for many, means the start of happier, longer days, soaking up the extra hour of sunlight after a 5pm seminar. It also brings many cultural and religious events and celebrations – from St Patrick’s Day to Easter, there’s always something to celebrate. For the Welsh, that...
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Three Warwickshire Police officers have been suspended after allegations that they sent inappropriate messages over WhatsApp. The incidents occurred from 10 February, 2025 until 12 February, 2025. Warwickshire Police disclosed that the suspensions were linked to an ongoing internal investigation already happening. A spokesperson for the force said: “The suspensions...
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Almost every other show in the contemporary television landscape appears to be a spin-off; everywhere you look, there’s a Better Call Saul here and a House of the Dragon there. However, to describe these series as mere embellishments of their parent programme would be regressive. In many respects, these examples...
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The number of students charged with antisocial behaviour in on-campus accommodation has increased twenty-fold this year, a Freedom of Information request by The Boar has revealed. In Term 1 alone, 208 incidents classified as ‘antisocial behaviour’ were recorded – seven times the number recorded across the entirety of the preceding...
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Samah Tabba notes the recent controversy surrounding Kanye West.
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Young people who are out of work must “step up” to help solve mass unemployment in the UK, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. 15.1% of young men and 11.2% of young women were estimated to not be in education, employment, or training last year, according to the Office for National...
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At a time when it can feel like STEM subjects are the sole future of higher education, the University of Warwick is set to receive several scholarship fundings for arts and humanities doctoral studies. The University is one of 50 across the UK to receive Doctoral Landscape Awards from the...
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Two of the world’s leading fast-food chains, KFC and Five Guys, are set to open outlets in Leamington Spa Shopping Park. Construction has already begun for the two new restaurants, which will become some of the first drive-thru units within Leamington Spa. They plan to open this year; however, the...
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Articles in this section originally appeared in Volume 47, Issue V of The Boar, published Wednesday 5 March, 2025. You’ll never beat the Irish Dizzying victories, crushing defeats – Friday 5-a-sides for the Warwick Sport Intramural League have it all for students searching for the thrills of a football league...
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UK universities are increasingly facing the threat of ‘deepfake’ applications from prospective students, as AI software risks deceiving interview systems and automating applications. Enroly, a software programme used by universities to streamline applications, noted that a small proportion of students have attempted to use deepfake technology in order to manipulate...
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In a blow to St Patrick’s Day celebrations for both students and pint lovers alike, prices have increased at all J D. Wetherspoon outlets around the country. Throughout the chain, prices of fan-favourite drinks, such as a pint of Guinness, Strongbow, and Sharp’s Doom Bar, will be increasing by 15p,...
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for “immediate action” from law enforcement to deport non-US citizen students for protesting the war in Gaza. “Come 2025, we will find you, and we will deport you,” the President pledged. The executive order, signed on 29 January, only affects non-US...
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While fitness and exercise are largely popularised for their physical benefits, mental improvements are slowly growing more important for individuals. How fitness can benefit the mind is significant and can be most the most important part of exercising. However, the brain and fitness also work together in other ways such...
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