As an (almost) shameless user of Instagram reels, I voluntarily sign up for second-hand TikToks, trickled-down memes from X, and an all-around lack of originality. With videos re-posted from other platforms, often by different users, and clips clipped from longer-form videos to improve virality, Instagram reels often lack necessary, or...
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‘Mickey Mouse degree’ now commonly refers to any degree the user deems lesser-than, worthless, or generally ‘useless’ to society. While most commentators use it in a light-hearted sense, this perception of a wide range of degrees can be elitist and harmful. The most common defendant of the label ‘Mickey Mouse...
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Last night saw Keely Hodgkinson take home the much-coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award. The ceremony was aired on BBC One and hosted by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding. The winner of the SPOTY is decided by public vote, with Hodgkinson being the odds-on favourite...
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The festive season can often be, unfortunately, synonymous with overconsumption and excessive waste; the modern era of gift-giving is far from the single tangerines or lump of coal in the “Good Old Days”. To help you live out that eco-conscious Christmas, without breaking the bank, here are a few easy...
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Below is a list of some of our writers’ favourite Christmas films to watch over the holiday season. So grab a hot chocolate and a blanket and watch them and you might just have a new favourite Christmas film! Love Actually Hannah Guthrie Only the best Christmas rom-com of all...
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On November 23, The Boar Sport was at Warwick Quadball Club (WQC)’s Southern Development Cup tournament. Despite the miserable weather, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day where one could not avoid getting to know the wonderful community at the heart of the team. This isn’t a sport of showing-off, ball-hogging,...
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It was announced on Nov 11 that Gary Lineker is set to step down as Match of the Day presenter at the end of this season. Following an illustrious career as a striker for England, Barcelona, Tottenham, Everton, and his home team Leicester, Lineker first presented the show in 1999....
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Premier League and International referee David Coote made headlines this month after appearing in a bizarre video posted to X. The video, reportedly filmed in 2020, saw Coote refer to then-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp using a strong expletive, as well as make further derogatory remarks about the club as a...
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Coventry City F. C. have sacked their manager, Mark Robins, on Nov 7, following a 2-1 home loss to Midlands rivals Derby County. The announcement came as a shock to a number of Coventry City fans, who regard his time in charge of the club as a resounding success. Robins...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that an avid reader with only a student budget is somehow always in want of more books. We all know that book buying and book reading are two completely separate and quite frankly unrelated hobbies. I strongly believe a student budget shouldn’t get in...
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Lee Carsley made a positive start to life as interim England manager, which has excited fans who have a new-found hope for the England team. Carsley first took charge of England’s U21 squad in July 2021, leading them to glory in the 2023 U21 Euros. He has been given just...
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England’s October international break featured two friendlies for the Lionesses as they continued their preparations for Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman’s side faced Germany at Wembley on October 25 in what was a repeat of the Euro 2022 final. Despite missing star player Lauren James, England could field a strong starting...
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