Tom Ryan
Something for everyone – if you can afford it: Costs of University social life causing festive misery
‘Hidden costs’ of socialising on campus have left students shunning societies and sports clubs with almost nine in ten Warwick students admitting that socialising at university is too costly, an investigation by The Boar has found. Societies and sports clubs are an integral part of any student’s university experience. Look...
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‘So, you’re gay?’: The experiences of being a male in the dance world
The ballroom lights shining down, surrounded by other competitors in sparkly dresses and classy tail suits, with proud parents watching on from the sidelines – this has been my life for longer than I can remember. I began dancing at the age of seven – a love story that began...
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Warwick graduates earning more than other students in nearly every subject
Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) have revealed that most Warwick graduates earn more than students from other universities, boasting graduate salaries above their national subject average. Data compiled by The Sunday Times showed that, across 71 courses, the earnings of Warwick graduates eclipsed the national average in...
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If music be the food of love: ‘Play On!’ brings a taste of 1940s Harlem to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Taking Shakespeare’s traditional gender-bending tale of Twelfth Night, and transporting it to the bustling music scene of 1940s Harlem, Play On! invites its audiences to witness a vibrant tale of fame, power, and love in the ‘man’s world’ of jazz music. With the classic tunes of Duke Ellington married with...
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Inside the Warwick Sports Hub
The Sports and Wellness Hub is the home of health and fitness at Warwick, with its prime location – just a short walk away from central campus – making it the perfect place for students to work out, destress, and socialise after a long day. At the heart of the...
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What I would tell my first-year self
Frantically rushing to IKEA to get more fake plants and decorations for my room, constantly checking my packing list to make sure I had not forgotten something, catching up with friends from home for one final time – that was me, one year ago, as I prepared to move to...
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Students’ Union welcomes in academic year with T-Bar refurb and new weekly event
A host of changes to Warwick Students’ Union (SU) have been announced for the new academic year, with the promise of “something for everyone”. Central to the SU’s changes is a major refurbishment to the popular Terrace Bar, which will come as welcome news for students who are looking to enjoy...
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Oasis tour: is Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ model fair?
With Oasis concert price tickets surging on Ticketmaster, Thomas Ryan delves into the controversy surrounding the platform's use of 'dynamic pricing'
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University apologises for “distress” caused amid ‘far-right’ conference backlash
The University of Warwick has apologised after a ‘far-right’ conference sparked backlash among students, but has insisted that it had “no legal grounds” to cancel the event. The Witan 2024, which was held at the University’s Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) from 30 August to 1 September, featured speakers including...
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BREAKING: Outrage as University of Warwick hosts ‘far-right’ “New Order” conference
The University of Warwick has been condemned for hosting a ‘far-right’ conference where speakers are scheduled to discuss subjects including “woke eugenics” and “techno-nationalism”. The Witan 2024, billed as a conference discussing “Britain’s new order” and “what manner of men will lead it”, is scheduled to take place from 30...
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Relief for students as sport and society joining fees reduced for new academic year
Warwick Students’ Union (SU) have announced that joining fees for sports clubs and societies will be reduced for the 2024/25 academic year, following approval by the SU Board of Trustees. The Sports Federation joining fee will be reduced by 25% from £32 to £24, while the Societies Federation fee will...
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Warwick Arts Centre crowned best cultural venue in country
The Warwick Arts Centre has been voted Best Arts, Culture, and Theatre Venue in the country at the 11th annual Muddy Stilettos Awards. Readers of Muddy Stilettos, a luxury lifestyle website, voted for the Warwick Arts Centre to be crowned best arts venue in the West Midlands, as part of...
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