Much is made of Leamington Spa’s North-South divide, since, just like Great Britain itself, Leamington is objectively split into two unanimously accepted halves by an unquestioned, horizontal line. South Leam is characterised by its supposedly superior bus commute, less conventionally ‘idyllic’ housing, and a distinct lack of shops, cafes, or...
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This year, choosing the Will’s Word on Warwick Warwick Person of the Year has been no easy feat. However, in looking towards TIME Magazine’s similarly prestigious title, which they awarded to the ‘Architects of Artificial Intelligence’, I was given inspiration. As is customary for such an honour, the Person of...
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Happy 2026! Allow your favourite student journalists to inspire you with our annual attempts at renewal – whether that's proper hydration, banishing doomscrolling, or perfecting the art of the Letterboxd review.
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The Number 1 bus service in Leamington is a rolling wonder: one part retirement community on wheels, one part community lifeline, one part bus, this local institution has to be seen to be believed. A spawn-in location for the most eccentric people you’ve ever met, every Leamingtonian should have a...
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Work is underway on a vibrant new public park which will link the towns of Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick. Named Elizabeth Park in memory of the late Queen, this new space will run alongside the River Leam, creating a “green corridor” between the two towns. The plan features wetland...
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Everyone has the right to a defence case, regardless of ‘guilt’. In this spirit and following in the egalitarian, courageous footsteps of staunch upholders of the Sixth Amendment and legal protectors of the obviously guilty: Saul Goodman, Lionel Hutz, and Alan Dershowitz, I hereby submit my defence of Kenilworth. Now,...
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There are many options for post-Freshers living, whether you’re rocking the Kasbah in Central Coventry, roaming the Victorian boulevards of northern Leamington, or attending village fetes in Kenilworth, the world of the West Midlands remains your oyster. However, it can be difficult to know where to settle, so we’ve gathered...
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After hearing talk of incoming Olympic bids from several other historic centres of culture, I figured it was high time to throw the University of Warwick’s hat firmly into the ring. While I have not yet checked with the University, I will be sure to ping Stuart Croft a quick...
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Opinion Comedy Column ‘“What is a ‘Kasbah’? What do we mean by ‘meditate’? What is a word? Why do we breathe? These are almost all questions, but the biggest questions of all must be asked of Kasbah?” ...
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It is potentially the most significant question ever penned: What are the ten worst benches at the University of Warwick and in which order should they be ranked? Join me to discover the answer once and for all, as I take you through the top 10 worst benches on campus....
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It is easy to be distracted by the bright lights of Coventry, the bustling streets of Leamington, or even the Mecca-like qualities of Earlsdon; however, it’s also important to remember the many things you can get up to on Warwick’s campus. After all, despite the staff ’s best efforts to...
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So, you’re a first year, and while you may be a tad confused, you’ve got all the pep, unearned confidence, and eagerness that naturally come with being a Fresher. And, having heard tales of our classic Warwick tradition and world-class approach to drinking games, you’re excited to give it a...
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We’ve all been there. Sat in a seminar, not having done the reading for reasons that were totally understandable and largely out of your control – now you’re left staring down the barrel of 50 inescapable minutes of awkward silence, desperate guesswork, and frantic evasion, coupled with the very real...
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