Whether they play competitively in BUCS teams, attend training sessions ran by on-campus clubs, or go to sports society socials – sport is a large part of university life for many students. That being said, questions have been raised about how inclusive and accessible university sport really is – is...
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It’s easy for outsiders looking into the lives of professional athletes to only see their success, money, and fame; however, beneath this surface lies an intense scrutiny that accompanies their careers. Whether in person or online, from coaches, teammates or fans, aspects of athletes’ sporting and personal lives are constantly...
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The presence of pro-Palestine encampments in UK and US universities has sparked conversations regarding antisemitism on campuses. The Boar spoke to a Jewish student staying in the encampment about their experiences and how they have been able to express their religion in the space. This student wished to remain anonymous....
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The University of Warwick Women’s Netball Club (UWWNC) are running 4.2 million metres over the course of term three in aid of The Warwick Trussell Trust. The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of food banks which gave emergency food parcels to almost 3 million people between April 2022 and...
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On Tuesday 14 May, Rugby Borough Women’s Football Club claimed victory in the Birmingham FA Women’s County Challenge Cup. Ebony Wiseman wore the captain’s armband at the Pirelli Stadium where the squad faced Wolverhampton Wanderers. Lee Burch, the head coach of Rugby Borough, said post-match that the squad were “an...
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told a Lords Committee class that the next government spending review would be completed before April, and that if the general election is in October this will be “very, very tight”. The Chancellor’s hint at an October election has raised questions on voter turnout: a general election...
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The Union of Jewish Students (UJS) has released a statement condemning what it described as “gross antisemitic rhetoric” at the 2024 National Union of Students (NUS) Conference. Released on 19 April, the statement flagged multiple instances of anti-Jewish hate, alleging defence of the terror group Hamas in conference debates, as...
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London City Lionesses have etched their way into the hearts of many women’s football fans; the Barclays Women’s Championship club is less than five years old, yet it already has a large presence on the women’s football scene. The Boar Sport spoke to Lucy Fitzgerald, one of the key members...
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On Sunday 21 April, over 53,000 people took part in the London Marathon. This year, the event broke numerous records, one of which was broken before race day: 578,374 people entered the ballot for a place at the 2024 London Marathon – more than ever before. Not only did the...
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The University of Warwick has unveiled two disposable vape upcycling points on campus, as part of a new trial for Term 3. These vape upcycling points have been installed in preparation for students to return to campus for the beginning of the summer term. The bins have been supplied by...
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Watford’s defeat against Charlton Athletic confirmed that the club will face relegation from the English Women’s Championship this season. The Boar were in the press area at Vicarage Road for this crucial match in Watford’s season. Watford’s starting lineup excited fans as it saw the return of the Welsh international...
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It is likely that you or your friends have stumbled upon a Warwick Quadball training session; perhaps you’ve seen students running around Claycroft field throwing balls through hoops, or you were sent the University of Warwick TikTok which portrayed quadball as quidditch for muggles. Izzy Brown, Warwick Quadball’s current team...
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The Lionesses’ first Euros 2025 qualifying match ended in a 1-1 draw, leading them to take home one point and sit in the middle of their group table. On Friday 5 April, England played Sweden at Wembley Stadium. 63,428 fans attended the game with the hope of watching the Lionesses...
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