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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I recently debated the actions of the Israeli government in Palestine with a friend, and it left me more entrenched in my position than ever. The discussion reminded me of the continued British support for Netanyahu’s government and the flawed arguments used to defend it. Hoping to gain something from...
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In a recent piece detailing Warwick’s various campus accommodations, I described halls as “undoubtedly the best place to live in your first year”. When writing those words, I did not anticipate the possibility that they would ring hollow for over 1,000 incoming freshers. I’m talking, of course, about the news...
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Follow along as I take you through various aspects of student life at Warwick, featuring the highs and lows, the As and Zs, and everything in between – ultimately ensuring you’ll be as equipped as possible to take life at Warwick in your stride. Arthur Vick or Jack Martin? The...
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