Buy now, pay an arm and a leg later
Sara Aly discusses the rise in Buy Now, Pay Later arrangements in the UK and their impact on financial security.
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Elliott Smith’s ‘Figure 8’: Still on loop twenty five years later
Alfie Rogers discusses Elliott Smiths' 'Figure 8', twenty five years since release.
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Rootes Grocery Store set to transform into Co-op franchise
Rootes Grocery Store is set to be replaced by a new Co-op franchise store in time for the new academic year. According to Warwick Food Group, the new store “will conveniently serve up an extensive range of quality, fresh, healthy produce, Fairtrade products, and everyday essentials alongside a strong focus...
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The Sound of Your Voice – a short story
The door opens but you don’t come in. Not yet- preparing yourself. I can hear you, out there, whispering the words you’ve rehearsed. Your voice sounds like an echo from a half-remembered memory, and suddenly I’m sixteen again, sitting in some sweltering English classroom, watching as the sweat treks its...
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“Unprecedented volume” of antisemitism at UK universities prompts calls for public inquiry
Calls are growing for a public inquiry into antisemitic abuse at British university campuses, as one minister says that the problem has got “out of control”. Jewish university students have reported increasing incidents of verbal abuse, threats of violence, and a tone of indifference in recent months, with many calling...
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Dreaming on shifting ground: Homebound review
Beginning with birdsong and a meet-cute, the first moments of Homebound are open and sweet, with many possibilities as to what will happen to our young, idealistic central couple, Noah and Zara. Then the war is revealed. Every day life is curfewed and communities become broken by bombs. The loose...
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Trump administration causes turmoil over international students’ visas
In a surprising U-turn, the Trump administration has reversed efforts to revoke the student visas of thousands of international students studying in the United States. The move comes after weeks of backlash from students, universities, and federal judges. The Department of Justice announced on 25 April that Immigration and Customs...
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100 nights and counting: A sit down with the Prince of POP!
POP! stands at the heart of Warwick’s internationally famed culture. Every Wednesday night Warwick’s finest gather to party the night away, guided by the visionary mind of Disco Dave. Many claim to be the King or Queen of this illustrious institution; however, most would argue that only Disco Dave can...
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Row between Trump administration and Harvard deepens after university rejects policy change demands
President Donald Trump’s unprecedented campaign against America’s higher education institutions continues, as Harvard University maintains its refusal to adapt to policy demands. Since his inauguration in January, President Trump dismantled the Department of Education and is now focusing his attentions on Harvard. The Trump administration kept a watchful eye on Harvard...
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World’s Toughest Drive: An interview with Guy Deacon
Rachel Gore interviews Guy Deacon CBE, former army officer with Parkinson's Disease, about his inspirational journey to Africa to raise awareness for Parkinson's and his new documentary, World's Toughest Drive: My African Adventure.
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The unfettered woman: an exploration of the representations of women in fiction
The question of women in fiction brings a myriad of female characters to mind. Whether they be like Austen’s or Brontёs’ women – splendid, heroic, and autonomous characters with complex stories behind them, perhaps having been reinterpreted as some sort of feminist symbol in more recent times, or like Bukowksi’s...
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Warwick electric delivery vehicle trial could spell new future for home deliveries
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is set to trial its new electric delivery vehicle fleet, designed to reduce carbon emissions, across the University campus. WMG has collaborated with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to innovate a petrol-free alternative delivery vehicle that aims to replace petrol and diesel vans in the future....
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The science of ‘floor time’
At some point in your life – likely during exam season – you’ve probably found yourself sprawled out on the floor of your home staring at the ceiling, wondering how life got to this point. Or maybe you’ve seen it on social media: people dramatically flopping onto the ground as...
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