Summer has always been framed as a season of preparations. For me, it’s a countdown to everything that embodies freedom: the warmth of the sun on my skin in a sunlit park, the rush of fresh air as I step out of a stuffy lecture hall, the click of a...
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As soon as the sun rises, people spill from their homes and scatter across the parks like shadows retreating from the light. For some, summer means tilting their faces toward the sky, sunglasses perched low, and allowing the heat to tan their skin. For others, it’s about tote bags filled...
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The University of Warwick’s career fairs for the arts and creative industries have provided a wealth of knowledge and insights into several sectors of the working sphere. The two-hour time slot for the fair was dotted with several sights: the Film, TV, and Podcasting zone included a twenty-minute line for...
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Born in the fields and kitchens of rural Malaysia, nasi lemak began as a humble meal. Its fragrant coconut rice and fiery sambal create a delicate balance of spice and comfort. Just a fourteen-hour flight away, you’ll find the vibrant streets of Malaysia, lush with hawker stalls nestled by the...
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Generation Z has not known a time without a phone. Landlines beside the door of a childhood home, mobiles in the hands of working parents, telephone boxes dotted between village greens or local shops. Two of these I have watched die. The once-polished red telephone boxes have become a hub...
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When I was ten, my art teacher told me about a legend: A formidable warrior, the admiral of Sultan Mahmud Shah, fought for Johor-Riau during the Portuguese occupation of Melaka (modern-day Malacca). His name was Hang Nadim. Admiring his bravery, Sultan Mahmud had given him a task: sail to India...
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Warwick Art Society is a shining example of creativity and inclusivity on campus. As one of the many vibrant societies on offer, its mission to inspire and support students is truly remarkable. While talking to the current President, Anjali Mehta, she remembers a memorable clay workshop where, despite being fully...
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Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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Zahra Jazmina reviews Palace's recent gig at Birmingham Town Hall.
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As the crisp air of autumn sweeps in, nature transforms into a vibrant tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows, inviting us to embrace our creative spirits. With its shorter days bringing cosy evenings, this season beckons us to gather around our crafting tables, armed with pumpkin spice lattes and a...
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Over 400 years ago, on November 5 1605, 36 barrels of gunpowder were discovered in a storeroom beneath the Palace of Westminster. Protecting these barrels was a man named John Johnson. Upon the guards’ inspection of the man, they found fuses in his pockets, and John was promptly arrested. It...
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Whether you are taking a bus to or from the University, the sense of dread whenever the bus stops always remains. On a lucky day, it won’t stop for more than a minute as students flash their Stagecoach passes. On an unlucky day, you feel the bus’ hum abruptly stop...
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