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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The plane from home turns its tail. The adrenalin of lugging overweight suitcases up the narrow stairs of the new accommodation fades. The tight goodbye hugs become a memory before the bedroom door shuts. Then comes this new, peculiar feeling. A weird sort of mix of longing, anticipation, and loss...
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