Should governments be able to limit population growth?
WEBNov 13, 2020 · T he global population is increasing by around 1.5% per year. If this growth rate continues, in less than half a century the number of people who live on the planet will have doubled. Various countries have attempted to control population levels over the past century, but in recent years, it has become enmeshed in …
A student’s guide to Warwick’s campus accommodation
WEBAug 12, 2020 · The kitchens are very spacious, accommodating up to 14 students, which allows plenty of room for everyone to cook at the same time. Each kitchen has two fridges, two freezers and everyone gets two cupboard spaces each, which is a luxurious amount of space for student accommodation.
The ‘literary canon’ throughout the years - The Boar
WEBAug 30, 2018 · T he widely debated term ‘literary canon’ is used to classify a group of literary works that are considered the most important from a certain time or place. Derived from the Greek word kan ôn meaning measuring rod or standard, the canon has been compiled by literary critics, scholars and teachers over time in order to assert which works of literature are ‘essential’.
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WEBOct 1, 2013 · Reform of apprenticeship funding announced in PM’s conference speech. The UK government has announced plans to reform apprenticeships in England, in a move that aims to broaden opportunities for...
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WEBWarwick SU Elections 2024 Interviews: Joe Stanley, VP Societies. In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Last week, Joe Stanley, the only candidate running for the position of Vice President for Sports ...
Freedom of expression in art does not excuse offending religion
WEBFeb 11, 2019 · Creating art and having the freedom to express yourself comes with a price, one that you should remain liable for as an artist. In this case, the choice to use such a powerful symbol was indeed striking, and made a political statement. However, that does not excuse it from being highly offensive within the context of Christianity.
Rugby Borough WFC triumph over Wolves to clinch Birmingham …
WEBMay 20, 2024 · O n Tuesday 14 May, Rugby Borough Women’s Football Club claimed victory in the Birmingham FA Women’s County Challenge Cup. Ebony Wiseman wore the captain’s armband at the Pirelli Stadium where the squad faced Wolverhampton Wanderers. Lee Burch, the head coach of Rugby Borough, said post-match that the squad were “an hour late with a coach journey from hell”.
The role of theatre in drawing attention to climate change
WEBNov 28, 2019 · The power that theatre has in tackling climate change lies in its story-telling ability. Theatre can help to mold public opinion, and create empathy and emotion in visual and immersive ways – maybe even beyond what politicians can do. Crucially, theatre is precise: with vision, objective, language and what it wants its audience to experience.
Learn from Literature: the 1920s in America - The Boar
WEBDec 11, 2018 · Literature marked progress towards women occupying a new role in society. Representations of women in contemporary texts teach us about gender relations. In Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, Lady Brett Ashley embodies the sexual freedom of the 1920s as a liberated New Woman who is sexually promiscuous and living in Paris where divorces were common.
Nature by numbers: The hidden beauty of mathematics
WEBApr 28, 2019 · Put simply, it is the furthest away we can be from a fraction. In this way, the golden ratio gives the best spiral with no gaps. Hence, flower petals and pinecones are guided by the golden ratio, which is related to the Fibonacci sequence. In the Fibonacci sequence, each number is the sum of the two numbers preceding it.