Pride or pretence? Corporate allyship or mere marketing
An anonymous writer discusses the impact of firms and their support, or lack thereof, for pride.
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GAA Palestine: The student bringing hurling to the West Bank
Cathal Ó Gaillín never expected his love for hurling to take him beyond the shores of Ireland, let alone to the West Bank. Yet, just months after reaching out to GAA Palestine, the student from Donegal found himself stepping off a plane and heading into the occupied Palestinian territories, hurls...
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From Beirut to Warwick, Angel Nakhle asks “Why is war always the answer?”
On 17 September, thousands of pagers across Hezbollah-controlled areas of Lebanon exploded. The assault would claim the lives of 42 people, including a minimum of 12 civilians, two health workers and two children. Estimates of those maimed ranged from 1,500 militants to 4000 civilians and later reports suggested plans for...
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Warwick students cautiously optimistic but unwavering after Gaza ceasefire announcement
Students at Warwick expressed cautious optimism but remained determined after news of a ceasefire to the War in Gaza broke on Wednesday, 15 January. Announced in Doha by Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani after 15 months of waiting, the agreement finally secures a ceasefire and hostage...
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A tale of two tragedies: Censorship in China
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. A day when the sun cast its indifferent light over Beijing, yet the flag outside the Japanese Embassy stood mournfully at half-mast, draped in the weight of unspoken grief. Yoshiko Kijima, the Japanese consul-general in Guangzhou, revealed that...
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“We’re more determined than ever”: Warwick encampment stands firm as protesters slam University’s claim of talks as “non-existent”
As student protests for Gaza spread across universities globally this week, Warwick’s piazza has become the focal point of growing protest at home as Warwick Stands With Palestine continues its encampment, demanding action on University ties to weapons companies. The Boar spoke to two organisers of Warwick’s encampment that has...
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‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ is THE child actress memoir
One of our writers reviews the standout bestselling memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, by former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy.
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A Quarter Life Crisis at Twenty years old
At sweet 16, you’re allowed to drink and drive (though not at the same time), at 17 you’re the dancing queen, and at 18 you’re an adult. But what about turning 20, which has no legal implications, but still feels like a milestone for many young people? Do you wake...
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Student elections: Why do they matter?
Euan Healy explains why student elections matter more than most seem to think
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Usyk defeats Joshua to become heavyweight champion of the world
Many predicted Anthony Joshua to triumph against his far smaller rival, but instead it Oleksandr Usyk who outboxed his rival and came away with the belts.
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Alcoholic politics leaves a pretty bad taste
Euan Healy reflects upon lessons learnt in Westminster and argues that we need to stop mixing alcohol with politics.
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Why I like Dominic Cummings
Euan Healy explains why Dominic Cummings' hatred of all things Government makes him so brilliant
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Fury vs Joshua fight falls through
“This is going to be the biggest sporting event ever to grace the planet Earth.” Last Saturday Tyson Fury announced in an interview that his fight with Anthony Joshua, to unify the heavyweight division, was “100%” on for 14 August in Saudi Arabia. It’s safe to say that he’s slightly over...
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