Amro Maraqa

A case for the ‘figuring it out’ period

In an age where gap years are often expected to be spent travelling and broadening horizons, it is important to consider an increasingly popular alternative: staying at home to reflect on life and career plans. In recent years, more young adults have opted to remain at home during their gap...
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Posted Feb. 27, 2026

“This has the potential to win The Boar’s ‘Game Of The Year’ Award!” says the Editor-in-Chief after the release of the first pig-physics shooter game: Pih

In the competitive market of game development, success is often measured by the size of a studio’s staff, or the complexity of the game’s cinematic universe. Yet, every so often, a project emerges that reminds the industry of a simpler truth: a great mechanic and a bit of humour can...
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Posted Feb. 12, 2026

PCC brands £41m of cuts to West Midlands Police budget as ‘unacceptable’

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has issued a warning that West Midlands Police could lose up to 80 officers following a ‘frustrating’ budget cut. The announced budget would cut £41 million from police funding in the West Midlands.   In response, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has expressed “deep concern and frustration”.   After years of austerity, the progress...
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Posted Feb. 10, 2026

Is Gibraltar worth visiting during winter?

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland on the south coast of Spain. It’s highlighted by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 metre high limestone mountain. Gibraltar is typically overlooked by UK university students when it comes to planning a trip, especially during winter, as highlighted by a friend...
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Posted Jan. 9, 2026

Is winter the best or worst time to travel?

In an age of budget travelling and backpacking across Europe, some may wonder; “Should I travel during winter?” Don’t worry, I have you covered. Travelling during winter can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can  benefit from the affordable prices of not just flights, but accommodation too....
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Posted Dec. 8, 2025

Will Black Ops 7 cause the downfall of Call Of Duty?

It is undeniable that Call of Duty is not just one of the most influential franchises within the shooter genre, but also one of the most influential video games series of all time. For nearly two decades, the first-person shooter military video game series has dominated the market, with instalments...
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Posted Nov. 26, 2025

A day trip to the ‘loveliest town in England’: Ludlow

“Ludlow is probably the loveliest town in England with its hill of Georgian houses ascending from the river Teme” – John Betjeman, 1943 Sir John Betjeman, an influential figure in English poetry and architecture. Sir Betjeman made a claim that Ludlow “is probably the loveliest town in England”, and The...
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Posted Nov. 20, 2025