Since students have returned to Warwick for Spring Term of this academic year, there have been two incidents of rape reported in Leamington Spa. At the beginning of January, Warwickshire Police called for witnesses following a rape that occurred in Ford Fields in Leamington, only a couple of weeks before...
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This year’s Super Bowl saw the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime with a score of 25-22. Every year the game attracts an enormous audience with approximately one-in-every-three people in the United States tuning in to watch the match. The 2024 Super Bowl was no exception....
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Rachel Gore discusses how the V&A Museum are searching for a 'super fan' of Taylor Swift.
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Safeline, a charity based in Warwick that supports victims of sexual violence, has won a £415,000 grant from the government. The charity’s work has been recognised by the government which announced, on Monday 4 March, that they will be giving a £10 million package to charities across England that help...
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In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Last week, Enaya Nihal, one of the candidates running for the position of President, sat down with me to discuss her campaign....
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This year’s varsity competition saw the University of Warwick earn their 34th consecutive victory over Coventry University. Varsity took place on Saturday 24 February and saw a strong turnout from both universities as students gathered to support and cheer on their friends and teammates. Warwick, who hosted the event, came...
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On 16 January it was announced that Sarina Wiegman had signed a contract extension, meaning she will continue to manage the England Lionesses until 2027. Having taken over from Phil Neville as England manager in 2021, if Wiegman remains head coach for the duration of her contract, she will have...
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This year’s Australian Open was laced with history; it saw some of the oldest doubles winners, some of the youngest singles champions, a legion of 400 ball boys and girls, and over a million spectators passing through the Melbourne Park gates. Here’s a roundup of 2024’s first major tournament. Jannik...
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All five motions proposed as part of the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring 2024 All Student Vote (ASV) have passed. These include motions to “better support students with part-time jobs”, “Guarantee the Right to Food for the Warwick Community”, and to “Protect ‘Angels’ in Pop!”. In total, there were 662...
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Earlier this month, over 200 previously sealed court documents regarding the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein were released. The release of these documents came following an order from US judge Loretta Preska, who demanded that they were unsealed. Few opposed their release, but it was ensured that certain names were retracted...
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As we entered the 1970s, the 50-year-long ban from the Football Association (FA) which prevented women and girls from playing football was still in place, only being lifted in 1971. English women’s football: a brief history The last half-century has been transformative for women’s football, and the dramatic history of...
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Warwickshire Police have called for witnesses after a woman was raped in Leamington. It was reported that the incident occurred in Ford Fields, close to Queensway, on Wednesday 3 January between 9pm and 9:30pm. A man, aged 29, has been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with the incident....
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A 6-0 win over Scotland was not enough for England as they failed to qualify on behalf of Team GB for the Olympics due to goal difference. On 5 December, the Lionesses faced Scotland in their final group stage game of the UEFA Nations League. The pressure on this performance...
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