The Soviet economy: Born in death, part one
Cianan Sheekey discusses the failures of the USSR's command economy, and how they led to its inevitable collapse
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Cianan’s Column: International break is over – here’s how to navigate the return of FPL
Do not fret, folks: the international break is over, and we are free. Watching international football is riveting during tournaments, but when qualifiers interrupt a weekend of Premier League football? Frustrating, though unavoidable. With this glorious return comes the return of FPL, so it’s time to delve back into some...
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The legacy of Charlie Kirk
This article is the opinion of an individual and is not affiliated with The Boar. In June 1966, James Meredith, the first black American admitted to the University of Mississippi, was shot while demonstrating against racial segregation and voter suppression. The attack came during his solitary ‘March Against Fear’, a...
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Premier League transfer window slams shut after hectic deadline day
Why do Premier League clubs spend all summer negotiating before completing big-money deals in the final 24 hours of the window? Nobody knows, but transfer deadline day once again lived up to its notoriously frenetic reputation, with Premier League clubs sealing landmark purchases that could be crucial for the season...
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Queens of the Stone Age at Rock en Seine: Rock ‘n’ roll royalty bring mosh pits to the Parisian suburbs
Ben Tanguy reviews Queens of the Stone Age at Rock en Seine 2025.
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The proscription of Palestine Action: Are the protests justified?
On July 5 2025, Palestine Action was proscribed and deemed a terrorist organisation within the UK. Founded in 2020, the group aimed to end Israeli apartheid in the wake of the ongoing slaughter of Palestinians. Since its proscription, protests have sparked across the UK, leading to the continual arrest of...
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Fight the FOMO: Why you need to miss out more often
When I first came to the University of Warwick, my most pressing concern was being alone. I worried I’d eat my meals in silence, spend weekends holed up in my room, and monotonously carry out errands with no human interaction. Like most freshers, I was terrified of failing to insert...
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16-year-old Rio Ngumoha makes Liverpool history in fiery Newcastle clash
Of all the possible scripts and storylines that football fans could have imagined prior to Liverpool’s trip to Newcastle, I don’t think many would have predicted the instant Premier League classic that unfolded over the course of 100 minutes. In what has rapidly become one of the most bitter top-flight...
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Movie villians: Why do we end up loving them?
Matthew Titterington takes us through the significance of cinematic villains from Captain Hook to Ghostface
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Home comforts see Leamington make encouraging start to season
Local side Leamington have made a strong start to the new Enterprise National League North campaign, with Tuesday night’s 2-1 win at home over bottom side Southport propelling them into tenth place in the table. Goals from Ant Lynn and Ewan Williams saw the Brakes overturn a 1-0 deficit to...
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Ewan Williams sends Southport on their bikes with sublime acrobatics
On a mild Tuesday night, Leamington FC looked to continue their positive start to the season in the National League North with a home game against Southport. The Brakes returned to the Your Co-op Community Stadium a mere three days after an impressive victory against Chorley, courtesy of a late...
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Coventry City Council to reassess £500k annual deal with Palantir after protests over ties to Israeli military
Following a demonstration urging Coventry City Council to end its partnership with technology firm Palantir on Tuesday 2 September, cabinet members have announced that they will review the contract over the next four weeks. As reported by The Guardian, the contract expands on a one-year pilot scheme which uses AI...
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Debating Israel-Palestine: The flawed rhetoric of the Israeli government’s defenders
I recently debated the actions of the Israeli government in Palestine with a friend, and it left me more entrenched in my position than ever. The discussion reminded me of the continued British support for Netanyahu’s government and the flawed arguments used to defend it. Hoping to gain something from...
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