Betting on the future: Gambling or guidance?
Riya Mayilvahanan discusses whether prediction markets are a form of gambling, and whether they can be a force for good.
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Kate Raworth: A ‘renegade economist’
Helen Trappelides discusses the career of Kate Raworth, a heteredox economist and the author of 'Doughnut Economics'
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GAA Palestine: The student bringing hurling to the West Bank
Cathal Ó Gaillín never expected his love for hurling to take him beyond the shores of Ireland, let alone to the West Bank. Yet, just months after reaching out to GAA Palestine, the student from Donegal found himself stepping off a plane and heading into the occupied Palestinian territories, hurls...
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Bangor University to cut 200 jobs amid sector-wide financial struggles
Bangor University’s vice-chancellor, Edmund Burke, informed staff by email about aims to cut 200 jobs to counter the drop in international students, rising operating costs, and government changes to national insurance. The University of South Wales has also announced 90 job cuts following Cardiff University’s announcement to cull 400 academic...
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The problem with openers: the petition against Dora Jar opening for Gracie Abrams
Seraphine Pearson discusses the recent controversy surrounding Gracie Abrams' opener, Dora Jar.
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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’: Fifty years on, it’s still the benchmark
Joshua Keeble discusses Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born to Run', fifty years on from its release.
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St Patrick’s Day cocktail recipes
St Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture, and the most important ingredient is alcohol. So, if you’ve already had too much Guinness this week, never fear, for I’m here to help ensure you don’t stray from the true meaning of St Patrick’s Day. Coffee is a good start...
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The sweetest day of the year: celebrating Pancake Day
With spring right around the corner, it is once again time for one of the best days of the year. On Tuesday, March 4, kitchens around the world will be filled with the smell of powdered sugar and melted butter, and the sound of sizzling batter, and masterful flipping. The...
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Voting kicks off for 2025 Spring Officer Elections – Everything you need to know
Voting has kicked off in the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Officer Elections, with a wide range of candidates taking their campaigns onto campus to win election to the SU. In the lead-up to this, candidates were revealed on 24 February, followed by a week of campaigning, pinning posters, attending...
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Destination Birthday: the best places to visit for March babies
With the coming of March, we can hopefully say goodbye to weeks of cold weather and days of continuous rain. For those looking for a fun way to spend a birthday in March, there are many options in the UK. From city breaks to tranquil countryside retreats, there is something...
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SU Spring Elections 2025 Interviews: Louis Gosling, President
In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Louis Gosling, current SU Vice President for Sports, joined the student news team to talk about his campaign for President, and what his...
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SU Spring Elections 2025 Interviews: Muneeba Amjad, President
In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Muneeba Amjad, current Vice President for Education, and one of four candidates running for President of the SU, was interviewed by student media...
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SU Spring Elections 2025 Interviews: Alijah Taha, President
In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Alijah Taha, the current SU Vice President for Postgraduate Students, and one of the candidates running for the position of President, sat down...
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