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A case for drug legalisation

Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, has received a lot of attention for his “radical” position on wanting to legalise all drugs. Keir Starmer called the Greens ‘nuts’ for the idea, whilst Zia Yusuf has frequently used Zack’s policy idea as a route of attack. Of course, discussions...
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By , Feb. 3, 2026

‘We’re not discussing treaties or settlements; we’re focusing on the experiences of ordinary people’: In conversation with Oliver Ansell-Hodges

As the brutal war in Ukraine approaches the end of its fourth consecutive year, its future trajectory remains highly uncertain. While there is vague talk here and there of progress toward a resolution, many people have lost track of the conflict. Meanwhile, other areas demand attention. As Gaza and Trump’s...
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By , Feb. 2, 2026

‘It makes me think I’m falling behind’: Warwick students on how LinkedIn fuels comparison and competition

From first-year internship seekers to final-year graduate job hunters, LinkedIn is a frequent topic of conversation among Warwick students. These LinkedIn warriors scroll through internship announcements, job advertisements, and posts featuring prizes achieved and top grades earned, watching as the boundaries between career preparation and social comparison become blurred. Hustle...
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By , Feb. 1, 2026

Michael On The Move: Exploring Bhutan

Hello all, and welcome back to the next edition of this column. I’m writing this one from the best building on campus, the FAB, while procrastinating instead of getting on with my work. I was a bit stuck on which country to focus on this time, so I turned to...
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By , Feb. 1, 2026

How to: Beat the winter blues

We’ve all been there: when the weather gets dreary, you look out your window to the dullest, greyest sky known to man, and all you want to do is curl back under your duvet and fall into a long hibernation. The weather in winter is cold, boring, and awful. It...
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By , Feb. 1, 2026