For Maddy Smith, rugby had never been an option growing up. The sport was solely offered to boys in school PE lessons and there was a shortage of “easy opportunities” for girls to get involved in the game. By the time Smith reached the University of Warwick, she was “scared”...
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Yesterday, the University of Warwick’s campus was filled with sporting action as the home side took on Coventry for Varsity 2025. As Warwick collected points, Coventry fell behind, and as the day drew to a close, it was Warwick who took the win. The morning saw 5 competitive sports be...
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With face paint on and ribbons in their hair, Warwick and Coventry’s women’s volleyball teams took to the court to face each other for Varsity. As the players warmed up, it became clear that the match was to be an exciting one as both teams were casually passing the ball...
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As part of preparation for this week’s Students’ Union (SU) elections, The Boar recently attended a Question Time event for the candidates vying for the Part-Time Officer positions. Candidates for the positions were able to launch their campaigns with a short speech, followed by questions asked by The Boar, RAW 1251AM, and...
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Nightline Association, the umbrella charity for student support service Nightline, has announced its imminent closure due to obstacles common within the charity sector. Nightlines are information and listening services run by students. They provide support to university students across the country. Warwick Nightline offers a safe and non-judgemental environment every...
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With prices continuing to rise and students struggling to make ends meet, it is perhaps unsurprising that the number of people taking part in university sport has hit a stumbling block. What is more surprising, however, is that the number of students participating in on-campus sports clubs looks set to...
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Walking through the turnstiles at Your Co-op Community Stadium, the home of Leamington Football Club, sees you immediately be greeted by the community feel that is central to local sport. As the club’s manager, Paul Holleran, explained in a comment to The Boar Sport, “You can see when you look...
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Warwick Vice-Chancellor Stuart Croft claimed over £600 in 24 hours for the hiring of private cars to London, according to information released by The Times. An investigation by the paper on travel expenses from Russell Group vice-chancellors found that almost £1 million had been spent collectively on trips abroad and...
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When Laura Mathias was in her first years of secondary school, a hairdresser spotted a small bald patch at the back of her head. The doctors later told her it was alopecia. Now in her thirties, Mathias has given a TED talk, walked London Fashion Week, become an ambassador for...
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Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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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 2024 theatre world has showcased remarkable creativity and serious talent, blending revivals of much-loved classics and adaptations of our favourite stories. From Sigourney Weaver’s powerful portrayal of Prospero in The Tempest to Nicole Scherzinger’s captivating performance in Sunset Boulevard, this year has been flooded with rich theatrical talent. This...
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In 2010, Tom Hall had just begun his second year at the University of Warwick. After trying “a lot of different sports” in his first year, Hall took a trip to the Sports Fair during Welcome Week in the hope of finding “something new to do”. Prior experience shooting in...
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