2026 Boar Resolutions
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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Zahra Jazmina
Freshers nostalgia: The quiet company of art
Art doesn’t have to wait for a studio, a degree show, or a grand project. It can live quietly in the folds of everyday life. It’s not a truth that is easily recognised, especially when you hold your creations in high regard. The need to share a section of yourself...
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A podcast to sum up university
The Boar asked writers to choose one podcast that has been crucial to their university journey. The trio provide a much-needed voice of reason in a media ecosystem otherwise drowning in slop, misinformation, and Goalhanger podcasts. ‘The News Agents’ To call The News Agents an essential part of my commute is...
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Lana Del Rey at Wembley Stadium: Inspired, inventive, inconsistent
Zahra Jazmina reviews Lana Del Rey's recent performance at Wembley Stadium.
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Summer is for every body, especially yours
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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Turn summer sun into art: the lazy artist’s guide to botanical prints
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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An insight into the University of Warwick’s Arts and Creative Industries Fair
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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Nasi Lemak: from banana leaves to white tablecloths
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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When can I call you? The death of the phone call
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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The Legend of Batik
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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The evolution of Warwick Art Society: an interview with the President
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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2025 Boar Resolutions
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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