V&A calls for a Taylor Swift ‘Superfan Advisor’
Rachel Gore discusses how the V&A Museum are searching for a 'super fan' of Taylor Swift.
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Warwick SU Elections results night 2024
On Friday 8 March 2024, the SU Spring Election Results were announced. After a week of campaigning, attending Question Time events, and interviews, The Boar caught the reactions of the newly-elected SU Officers and NUS Delegates.
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Local charity Safeline awarded £415,000 grant
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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Warwick SU Elections 2024 Interviews: Enaya Nihal, President
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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Another win for Warwick: Varsity 2024
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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Wiegman continues Lionesses fairytale with sights set on the 2027 World Cup
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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History in the making: A roundup of the Australian Open
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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BREAKING: All motions pass in Spring 2024 All Student Vote
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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The Jeffrey Epstein list – what is it, who does it involve and what does it mean?
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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How has women’s football changed in the last 50 years
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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Call for witnesses following Leamington rape
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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Lionesses miss out on qualifying for the Olympics due to goal difference
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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What did the Warwick student look like in the ‘70s?
From bell bottoms and disco music to activism and protests, the 1970s was an iconic period of history, leading us to question what the Warwick student looked like in this decade. The years 1970 to 1979 saw an increase in the number of students accessing higher education. By the end of...
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