Melania documentary overtakes Sausage Party in list of most divisive films ever
Madeleine Wilson breaks down the controversies surrounding Melania Trump's new documentary
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UK sets renewable energy usage record high in 2025
2025 saw wind, solar, and biomass account for 47% of the country’s energy – a record high – with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) reporting wind being the single biggest source of renewable energy. “It has been quite a strong year in terms of deployment of renewables,” said Pranav Menon, research senior associate at the Aurora Energy Research think...
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A student’s guide to Warwick’s nightlife part one
Unlike Neon or Kelsey’s Eliminator, Warwick’s nightlife reputation remains far from glowing. However, it’s possible the naysayers have got it wrong. With students best placed to judge, The Boar has invited several writers to share their thoughts on 13 of Warwick’s most popular student nights out, reassessing the traditional narrative...
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The Winter Olympics: Milano Cortina 2026
Milano Cortina 2026 marked the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics. Held in Italy, it was the first time the tournament was hosted by two cities. With 116 events across 16 disciplines and the debut of ski mountaineering, it was touted to be one of the most promising versions till date. Competition began on...
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Central bank digital currencies: Risks, not rewards
Lex Gillard discusses the potential impacts of central bank digital currency adoption, and how it provides little benefit at the cost of significant risk.
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From bestsellers to blockbusters
Film adaptations of books can be highly controversial, especially among readers. In most cases, we are used to hearing that ‘the book was better’ (and I’m usually inclined to agree), but what do we expect from our adaptations? It is difficult to condense a full novel into a one-to-two-hour film,...
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Weird Britannia: The problem with rewatching Top of the Pops
There’s no denying that Top of the Pops inspired and entertained generations of British youth. Bringing rock and roll to British living rooms, creating Glam Rock, and launching the careers of the likes of Bowie and The Smiths, it was, for the majority of its run, the most important show...
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Stage Plays: The fascination with performance of spectacle
Although literature is in itself an irreplaceable art form, it becomes transformative when translated onto the theatrical stage. From New York’s Broadway to London’s West End, theatre, often adapted from literature, is a widely enjoyed performance medium, even by those unfamiliar with the source material. My personal favourite stage adaptation...
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Family of student who took his own life say University of Glasgow ‘failed’ their son
The mother of a student who took his own life after being told he could not graduate has claimed that the University of Glasgow “failed” her son, following a recent Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) report. Geography student Ethan Scott Brown was due to graduate with a 2:1 degree, but was...
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Iranian anti-government protests escalate as tensions with the United States deepen
In a continued wave of unrest, Iranian university students have taken to the streets across Tehran and other major cities, with violent clashes reported at Sharif University of Technology and Shahid Beheshti University. The demonstrations follow months of anti-government protest after January’s deadly crackdown ordered by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,...
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T20 Cricket World Cup: Who will come out on top?
The 10th edition of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup began on the 7th February, with 55 matches taking place across eight different venues in host nations India and Sri Lanka. The format of the competition remains as idiosyncratic as ever, with the 20 teams initially being split into four...
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Winter Olympics: Unexpected victory in exciting men’s figure skating event
Before the Olympics even started, the results of the men’s figure skating events were widely considered to be a foregone conclusion. The undisputed favourite for the gold medal was 21-year old Ilia Malinin, two time national and world champion, who had been undefeated in competition since 2023, but the other...
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Winter Olympics: Ice Dance favourites prevail despite potential scandal
Ice dance is, unfortunately, the least well-known of the figure skating disciplines at the Olympics, often confused with pairs as both categories have partners rather than a single athlete on the ice. However, this is a disservice to the sport – despite not having the showy jumps and throws of...
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