Opinion: Why is rape culture so prevalent at Warwick?
Seven Standen discusses the prevalence of rape culture at Warwick and how sexual violence has become normalised.
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Listening to music in the 1970s
In this 50th anniversary special, Seven Standen looks back on on how people listened to music in the 1970s.
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The evolution of technology in journalism
Seven Standen takes a trip back in time to the 15th century to see how printing and writing techniques have evolved since the invention of the printing press.
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Is there any way to fix university insomnia while still being able to maintain a thriving social life?
As a lifelong sufferer of insomnia, I have nothing but sympathy for people who start struggling with sleep once they reach university. It’s one thing to suffer from sleeping problems when you’re used to it — according to a Wellbeing Report by Aviva, two thirds (67%) of UK adults suffer...
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The 2023 Veganuary Listicle
With the number of vegans constantly on the rise, the biggest brands in the world are once again competing to attract our attention in the New Year: that’s right, I’m talking about Veganuary. Last year, more than 600 thousand people participated in the campaign — created by the British non-profit...
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Author Spotlight – Olivia Laing
Seven Standen introduces Olivia Laing, an author mainly known for her non-fiction writing.
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Champ is a five-letter word: Google announces ‘Wordle’ as most popular search term
If you had to guess the most Googled term of 2022, what do you think it would be? Guesses like ‘Covid-19’, ‘Queen Elizabeth’ or most recently ‘Twitter’ would all be fair game, considering they’re among the most discussed events of the year. But, perhaps surprisingly to players who forgot the...
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Amazon depot workers in Coventry vote to strike
Following a historic vote in a ballot for industrial action, Amazon workers at a Coventry depot have elected to strike in the new year.
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Hungering for more: are we addicted to food?
Seven Standen investigates the eating habits of Warwick students and explores the neurological explanation behind the growing problem of disordered eating.
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Too little, too late: China responds to protests
Seven Standen discusses the recent protests in China and argues the Chinese government is moving in the right direction.
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Is it possible to boycott companies?
With boycotts becoming evermore commonplace, Seven Standen asks whether it is in fact possible to boycott companies so large that they dominate most consumer industries
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The ‘Parable’ of Stanley’s success: indie game is “re-imagined” a decade later
When it comes to independent game development, the process can often be long and complicated, which is definitely the case for The Stanley Parable. Originally, the game was released as a free ‘mod’ for Half-Life 2 back in 2011, while the full version was announced the following year. Now, a...
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Night School Studio: a deep dive
Anybody who plays games will know that there are ones that stick with you for life. Whether this is due to their sentimental value, unique nature, or just overall excellent quality, there are some games that we feel inclined to pick up again and again. These are usually the same...
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