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Connor O’Shea years, according to the statement. Hiran Adhia Our source suggested that there was asbestos in the Avon Studio, Ceiling collapses which may have been exposed due A ceiling has collapsed in West- to the damage. wood’s Avon House studio. The Asbestos is a hazardous sub- lighting rig collapsed overnight stance which was commonly used on April 1, forcing the studio’s clo- in building materials up until the sure the next day. 1990s for insulation and fireproof- A source, who wishes to remain ing. The substance is only harmful without warning anonymous, has shared a picture of if building materials are damaged. the incident which was taken by a If damaged, even small levels of fireman. The image shows the en- exposure can lead lead to respirato- tire lighting rig collapsed on the ry problems, according to the Brit- floor of the studio, causing signif- ish Lung Foundation. icant interior damage. The studio After the incident, asbestos re- will remain closed until at least Oc- moval vans were seen around cam- tober. pus, including sites close to the Students had been using the stu- Avon building. dio for performance practice until The University stated that they April but were notified via insite have robust procedures in place to that the studio would be closed due ensure licensed contractors contain to ceiling damage. The message asbestos damage. also asked students to ‘keep away’ Around 250 different locations from the building. at the University contain asbestos The University did not specify in building materials, according to the extent of the damage, but stated the University’ statement. that the incident was not related to They stated that: “Asbestos spe- any lack of maintenance. cialists have been regularly attend- Estates had allegedly carried out ing campus for at least two decades a full investigation with the Health now in support of The Estates Of- and Safety department and struc- fice team”. tural engineers: “Maintenance is Our source stated that, in the planned and regular and is running past year a ceiling also collapsed to schedule.” in the Gibbet Hill campus, yet the It has also been alleged that “over University denied that any oth- a thousand separate (maintenance) er similar incidents had occurred jobs are overdue”. within that period. This year’s maintenance expend- Second-year Danielle Sharp said: iture has totalled over £16 million, “Funny that the University have a comparable figure to previous chosen to remain so silent about it.” theboar Editorial Team

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WE WANT YOU! SUHQ, Floor Two theboar is printed on 100% recycled paper University of Warwick Leave your paper for someone else when finished To write for your student paper University Road Coventry theboar is the University of Warwick’s CV4 7AL editorially independent student newspaper Email the section editors above if produced entirely by and for students. Except where otherwise noted, theboar and the you want to write for the paper works in theboar are licensed under: [email protected] http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk theboar.org/News | @BoarNews | NEWS 3 3 News theboar.org Kelsey’s bouncer attacks student er been denied entrance to a bar or April Roach a club before, even when I was in much worse states. I tried to talk to Adam Tindall, a second-year him and ask why he thought I was Film and Literature student, has too drunk, but he would not give claimed that he was unjustly as- any reason. saulted by a bouncer outside Kel- Mr Tindall explained that the seys pub, in Leamington Spa on 1 May. After being refused entry on “It is crazy that thugs » Kelsey’s bar in Leamington Spa, where the scene unfolded photo: Connor O’Shea the basis that the student was too can be employed as drunk, the situation escalated bouncers, decide tried to light a cigarette which fell Mr Tindall left without much stand if the violence was in order with the result of Mr Tindall being out, leaving the filter. “I did not re- ceremony but managed to arrange to restrain me, or if I had attacked gripped in a headlock and thrown unfairly who is allowed alise this for a few seconds, which a meeting with the police the next him, but I did not, I was just trying to the ground. in because they do not must have made me look pretty day. The officers explained that to talk to him and understand an Mr Tindall had been drinking at wasted, but that happens to me so- there was nothing they could do as unjust situation. a friend’s house, then at the Jug and like their face or due ber and I was too focused on trying it was the bouncer’s word against “It is crazy that thugs can be em- Jester, before moving on to Kelseys to other prejudiced to reason with them to notice,” said his and that he was doing his job, ployed as bouncers, decide unfairly at around 11.30pm. discrimination.” Mr Tindall. “with whatever force he deemed who is allowed in because they do The student showed one of the Adam Tindall At this point, with no physical necessary.” not like their face or due to other bouncers his provisional driver’s provocation or attempt at forced Similar incidents have taken prejudiced discrimination.” license in his wallet to which the entry, the bouncer put him in a place at other pubs and clubs in Eloise Millard, a second-year bouncer responded by saying that other bouncer seemed more sym- headlock and threw him out into Leamington in the past. In 2012, English literature student added: “I Mr Tindall was too drunk to go in- pathetic, however he decided to the middle of the street, ripping his students created a Facebook Group definitely think that it was victimi- side. stand by his colleague’s decision. t-shirt, splitting his lip and injuring called ‘Abused by Smack Bouncers’ sation. I have been in Kelsey’s and Mr Tindall explained: “I had Mr Tindall’s friend attempted to his hand and knee. to increase awareness about the be- witnessed a guy throw up all over not done anything to show that I speak with someone inside the pub Mr Tindall reported the incident haviour of Leamington bouncers. the sofas and he was not dragged was too drunk. No stumble up the in a more superior position, how- to the police who took his details Another complaint was made out by the scruff of his neck. stairs, no anything.” ever no other staff members were but did not follow up with the re- in 2010 when two male members “He was singled out, the real He suspects that the bouncer willing to assess the situation them- port the next day. of Warwick Pride were warned by reason why that happened we will may have treated him unfairly be- selves. A few weeks after the incident a bouncer that if they did not stop never really know. It is unfair and cause of a homophobic reaction: He remained outside talking to took place, Mr Tindall returned kissing they would be thrown out unjustified - Adam now can not “a friend of a friend heard that this the bouncers for half an hour and to Kelseys and was allowed inside. of the club. This incident resulted participate in what is a big part of bouncer, is intensely homophobic, admits that he became angry as he However, a couple of hours later, in the firing of the bouncer. Warwick student culture through and perhaps he took my skinny thought the bouncers to be “com- the bouncer that had previously de- Mr Tindall, however, has yet to no fault of his own.” jeans as a sign of homosexuality.” pletely unreasonable”. nied Mr Tindall entry returned and receive an apology for what he feels Kelsey’s have been contacted for “I was pretty shocked; I had nev- While talking to the bouncers, he promptly ordered him to leave. is unjust treatment. “I could under- comment, but have not replied. Library thieves steal students’ stuff - is your laptop safe? are in the practice of temporarily an eye on things like that - they Alex Ball leaving their valuables at workspac- seem to have enough to patrol us es in the library. for being quiet! Two laptops have gone missing Lee Page, communications man- “Maybe some posters to make from the University library dur- ager at the University’s press and people aware of the dangers to their ing the first two weeks of term policy office said: “Visitors are belongings as well - I think being three. Both had been left unat- urged not to leave items unattend- on campus makes students forget tended by the owners. ed and to remain vigilant, reporting that they are actually in a public The University’s security team any suspicious activity to library are a .” has been to the library to imple- staff or security personnel.” John Bamping, first-year Maths ment precautionary measures, in- He added: “We are committed to and Physics student, noted: “The li- cluding posting a message on the ensuring the University is safe and brary isn’t like rooms Library 1 and television screens in the library. Po- secure for everyone who studies, 2 below the library, which are un- lice officers have also been spotted, works and visits the campus.” staffed and have no valuable books according to some students Rachael Davies, first-year Eng- or people leaving laptops. The message reminds library lish Literature and German student, “I think we all feel that the library users that thefts are possible in the said: “I think it’s terrible that people is secure and watched inside which library and urges them not to leave can’t trust others within their own is why we leave laptops out. Having their valuables unattended. community not to take things. With this illusion shattered makes me Additionally, library stewards are exams, no one wants to be dealing worried for next year. advising visitors to the library to with that kind of stress as well. “What if I left my bag for a min- keep their valuables safe. “I think the library could poten- ute, and then had no bus pass or As it stands, many library users tially have more staff inside to keep money?” »Two laptops stolen in library photo: www.pexels.com theboar.org/News | @BoarNews | NEWS 4 4 News theboar.org ‘Legit what did they even do?’ TheBoar ’s review of this year’s elected Student Union officers

they have been involved in all ma- many students mentioned that her pledge to lobby the council for a jor decisions regarding sports kit Maahwish had made great progress pedestrian crossing at Cannon Park for next year.” for BME issues. However, several She told the Boar: “I am pleased Ruby also promised a later cir- students felt that in doing so, she to say that works on the crossing cling time for POP! to facilitate had neglected her duties as educa- are scheduled to start in late sum- clubs on away games. tion officer. mer.” Upstairs circling is now availa- One student said: “Everything She also pledged to use the £3000 ble from 8pm-11pm, which means she has done has been race-relat- in the campaigns fund to help stu- that societies who have games on ed, rather than education related dents carry out their campaigns Wednesdays can still have a valued for the entire student body. I feel as Husakova said that the cam- 3 hours of circling. though, as a white student, my edu- paigns fund had been allocated to However, Ruby didn’t manage cational needs are irrelevant to her.” nine projects, including Movem- to fulfil all of her aims. She didn’t ber, NUS Women’s Conference and Andrew Thompson manage to bring back the weekly Rob Ankcorn Zero Tolerance training. ‘One to Watch’ webisode to draw However she failed to introduce Postgraduate Officer attention to a club or fixture. Democracy and Development SU starter packs for international Manifesto - 83% delivered She said: “Unfortunately this one Manifesto - 75% delivered students: “After consultation with Student recognition - 85% proved too tight to turn around.” Student recognition - 63% SU staff, I decided not to pursue She also failed to get all Wednes- this manifesto point as it did not One of his key successes was his day lectures recorded. Ruby com- Rob promised in his manifesto prove to offer good value for mon- campaign for a 24/7 library all year mented:“As of September, many that he would introduce circling ey for our members.” round. more departments will be piloting Prices at Skool Dayz. He has indeed She also did not succeed in start- This motion received the “high- the technology schemes and the introduced cheaper drink prices for ing a student jobs fair as she said est majority at any All Student plan is for those who don’t commit Skool Dayz circling. He comment- that there were few jobs available Meeting”. Thompson told the Boar: to implement it fully to trial it on ed: “The reduced circling prices after Freshers’ and Term 1. “The Library are aware of the de- Wednesday afternoons.” at Pop! are now available at Skool A Warwick student comment- mand for the space to be 24/7 all Cat Turhan Dayz, saving you money!” ed on Bebe: “The welfare officer year round and, with the report Rob also promised to create a let- has been particularly useless, with and the campaign this year, I am President ting Agent Accreditation Scheme. Liberation Societies on campus certain that Nat, Charlie and Isaac Manifesto - 77% delivered He has introduced the scheme (WASS, WARsoc, etc.) being the will see this come to fruition next Student recognition - 80% and suggested the next SU team driving forces for welfare for most y e a r ”. “could demand that letting agents students.” Andrew also pledged to encour- Cat promised when she ran for provide a 14-day ‘cooling off’ peri- age the SU to organise more post- president that she would lobby the od in order to get on the scheme – grad events. He said: “From the University for extra rehearsal space this way, students are less likely to launch of The Graduate in Post- for performance societies. She has make housing choices they regret.” graduate Welcome Week to Burns achieved this pledge. However, some of Rob’s pledges Night and PGR Receptions, we Sitting on the committee to de- didn’t get off the ground. Last year have had a great year with events cide how spaces on campus are he promised to start a breakfast in the first year of The Graduate – used, Turhan stated she tried to menu at The Dirty Duck. and hopefully there will be an even Maahwish Mirza secure “opportunities for societies”, Rob sad: “We did some market more packed calendar next year!” requesting changes to building research and looked at the figures However, Andrew hasn’t fully Education Officer plans where needed. from the last time we attempted achieved his pledges to ensure that Manifesto - 79% delivered She also promised that as pres- this and there just wasn’t the de- all postgraduates who teach should Student recognition - 69% ident she would lobby to improve mand [...] Not enough people seem receive a proper contract and to bus services. to be willing to trudge over to the ensure pay for marking is based Maahwish is currently working Turhan said she went to meet- SU in the morning and risk losing a Isaac Leigh on time not scripts marked. How- to get the University to give feed- ings with local transport compa- seat in the library.” ever, Andrew has issued assurance: back on exam performance. nies and members of the University He had also promised to Intro- Societies officer “By the end of the year there will Maahwish told the Boar she is on the issue. She called it an “ongo- duce a JagerBar at club nights in the Manifesto - 73% delivered have been policy passed through working with Politics and Inter- ing battle”. SU. However he said: “I couldn’t get Student recognition - 74% the University Committees on ex- national Studies on a campaign to Despite these successes, Cat the money to get it off the ground... pected standards for departments offer exam feedback. She said she failed to publish a SU money hand- Apologies!” Isaac pledged to investigate the towards postgraduates who teach. argued the case for feedback “in all book. She told the Boar: “We found Despite having the lowest stu- possibility of an inter-faith con- relevant committees”. it was more effective to do a Money dent recognition out of all SU vention, which he has achieved. He She has also worked to expand Advice Day, which I jointly organ- sabbs, Rob received only positive said: “The inaugural Chaplaincy Warwick’s outreach programmes, ised with Bebe.” coments. One student offered their User Forum will involve execs from inlcuding the challenge islamopho- Cat also failed to introduce a romantic interest. They said: “Rob every faith society, chaplains, rep- bia campaign and events for Black page on the SU website to submit Ankcorn - I’d lie for you (and that’s resentatives from the Chaplaincy History Month. ideas for ASM. the truth)!” and myself.” However, Maahwish didn’t man- This was allegedly “subject to He also promised to help smaller age to achieve her pledge to publish website development” and depend- societies get sponsorship: “We ran hidden course costs. She said: “I’ll ent on the democracy review. an extremely well-attended Spon- admit that this is something I ne- As her time as President comes sorship & Funding session... and glected this year.” to an end, Cat added: “With the subsequently set up two drop-in She also failed to get the exam University turning 50, the rebrand, sessions to discuss more specific timetables published earlier. protests on campus, a General Elec- parts of societies’ sponsorship pro- Maahwish stated that she had tion, TeachHigher and more, the p o s a l s”. Ruby Compton-Davies brought up the issue in “all the SU has had a lot thrown at it - yet However he didn’t manage to committees” she sits on. Yet, the we’ve still manage to push through introduce subsidies for fancy dress Sports Officer company that provided provisional and deliver our priority projects.” for charity. He said that he thought Manifesto - 81% delivered exam timetables allegedly experi- Many students raised concerns there were more strategic ways to Student recognition - 75% enced a “software issue” delaying that Cat had not always been a help student fundraising rather their release this year. good voice for students. than subsidising fancy dress. Ruby pledged to Keep students Over her time as an officer, One student commented: “I Bebe Husakova Although Isaac came joint last in informed about major sport chang- Maahwish realised: “You have to think Cat has done some good the amount of pledges delivered he es when she ran for sports officer. prioritise certain issues above oth- for the Union but there have been Welfare and Campaigns Officer had a lot of student support. One She has achieved this, she told the ers, and have to make decisions as some events that have marred her Manifesto - 73% delivered student said: “Isaac has been a fan- Boar: to how to best utilise the limited tenure and she hasn’t been the Pres- Student recognition - 67% tastic societies officer... and is a de- “I have engaged with every time and resources that you have.” ident I thought she was going to be serving president.” sports club possible to make sure In the comments on the survey, when she was first elected.” Bebe has achieved a victory on Full reports will be online theboar.org/News | @BoarNews | NEWS 5 5 News theboar.org

Arthi Nachiappan uals who really want what is best for Boar also investigated the amount Connor O’Shea the students at this university and I of manifesto pledges delivered by 4 things that look like Lily Pickard think that they have all worked re- the sabbs. The officers received a ally hard and done a great job”. full rating for an achieved pledge, a lower rating for a pledge in pro- The Boar has investigated the ‘Best Team’ gress, and no credit for an un- the Warwick logo impact of the sabbatical officers touched pledge. (sabbs) on the lives of Warwick “They were the best team we’ve Thompson came out ahead in If you are a Warwick student, it has sue of whether or not the old logo students over the past year. ever had.” this, with 85% of manifesto promis- been near impossible to miss the should have been replaced, here at The sabbs are Warwick’s Stu- Other comments were sceptical es achieved, while welfare and cam- introduction of the new Warwick the Boar we have compiled a list of dents’ Union representatives, elect- that the SU was detached from stu- paigns officer Bebe Husakova land- University logo – and the furore items, objects and characters that ed annually to perform key roles in dents: “It needs to stop taking itself ed in last place with a 73% success that seemed to accompany it. the new logo looks like. Our top the running of the Union. The Boar so seriously, then they might get rate. Note that Thompson made 9 Putting aside the contentious is- four are the following: conducted a review of this year’s manifesto pledges, compared to sabbs. Husakova’s 28. In a survey of 150 students, many 55% of students thought 55% of students felt the team had felt there was a lack of communica- the sabbs had at least some at least some positive impact on tion from their sabbs throughout positive impact on their their university experience. How- the year. Some commented that of- university experience ever, less than a third felt they per- 1 ficers could have “highlighted their formed well handling difficult situ- activities” more. And many did not ations such as protests. even understand what the sabbs students on side more.” did. 24% of students believed Post- graduate Officer Andrew Thomp- “They don’t Poor Communication son had most impact out of all 7 communicate with the sabbs. His pledge for a 24-hour An anonymous comment on our library was also the most popular student body enough, survey said: “They don’t communi- campaign led by any of the sabbs, and this makes it appear cate with the student body enough, with over a third of survey votes. as if they don’t do very » Warwick triangles everywhere photo: Jocelyn Kinghorn / Flickr and this makes it appear as if they Other campaigns that proved don’t do very much.” popular were getting students to much.” Others were concerned about register to vote for the General A Warwick student the sabbs’ titles: “Why are some of Election, and increasing awareness the role titles so inaccessible and of mental health conditions. hard to understand? [...] They need One student, who did not think Over half of students felt SU 2 to be a lot more visible and easy to the team had done a good job, president Cat Turhan had not rep- access.” commented: “Have any of the cam- resented them well over the last Some condemned the team’s ef- paigns achieved anything?” year. forts: “Legit, what have they even Only 55% of students thought done?” Undelivered Pledges Cat had done a good job or done And others praised them: “They well in some respects. 45% thought seem to be friendly, caring individ- In judging the sabbs’ success, the she has done a bad job.

» Warwick Walala boots photo: Connor O’Shea / Boar Photography 3

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» Witness the fitness at Warwick Uni, now a club? photo: Ivan Solakov 1. This beautiful stained glass Peter Dunn, director of press and window adds a religious aesthetic. policy for the University, added: “I 2. The Caterpillar Walala logo: personally particularly liked the the ‘W’ of the Walala is near iden- image that had the Koan positioned tical to the new triangular design. in the middle. There used to be a 3. Now one for the childhood society on campus that claimed to memories. Some have suggested worship the Koan. If they reform the similarity with Patrick Star’s now they are certainly sorted in pointy, triangle legs and bum. terms of a society logo.” 4. Witness nightclub in Edin- He added: “It may surprise some burgh also has the same logo. Some Boar readers to know that even have suggested the University is at- university spokespeople have a tempting a new ‘fun’ vibe. sense of humour.” theboar.org/News | @BoarNews | NEWS 6 6 News theboar.org Food bank Bumbling Boris Alex Ball

Rawkus, a group which coordi- nates collections of unused food from halls of residences at the opens Warwick’s end of each term, is set to coordi- nate its largest collection to date in week 10. Students are aiming to collect from over four hundred kitchens during week 10. The items will then Shard campus be donated to local food banks and refugee and asylum seeker support charities. Reece Goodall Business School is a welcome addi- tion to the first class academia that can be found here. Boris Johnson, the mayor of Lon- “The Shard is an inspirational Slides and don, has officially opened the venue and I’m sure the students Warwick Business School’s (WBS) that come here will find successful new base at The Shard. careers within our city’s thriving balls The mayor unveiled a glass business sectors.” sculpture to commemorate the WBS London houses both 60 Rosie Hurley opening of the new site, which is and 100-seat lecture theatres, as situated on the seventeenth floor of well as eight seminar rooms and the European Union’s tallest build- an IT lab. It was designed by Ren- The petition set up recently by a ing, as part of the University’s fifti- zo Piano, an Italian architect, and Warwick student asking for ‘slides eth anniversary celebrations. opened in July 2012. from each floor of the library to He was watched by more than A two-year part-time Executive a ball pit’ has obtained 391 signa- 100 guests. Amongst them was MBA is set to be delivered from tures. WBS Dean, professor Mark Tay- September, with evening courses Set up by Filippo Colonna on 1 lor, and vice-chancellor, professor for MSc Finance and MSc Human June, the petition needs 109 more Sir Nigel Thrift, who later gave the Resource Management & Em- supporters to reach its target of mayor a tour of WBS London. ployment Relations already being 500 signatures. The response from At the event, Mr Johnson said: taught at WBS London. students has evidently been positive, “our city is a world leading centre The University next plans to with Filippo stating that the idea came for higher education and Warwick open a campus in California. from “boring and unproductive” waits for the library elevators. » Photos: Paul Hudson and BackBoris2012 / Flickr Tuesday Students denied General Election vote sexting to the polling station expecting to and resolve the issues. being able to vote in this election Matt Barker vote. However, they were turned Mr Collier said: “I had registered due to the incompetence at Cov- Arthi Nachiappan away as their names were not on to vote on April 13, a week before entry City Council. While I was the electoral roll. the deadline, as a resident of Her- in Ramphal building, I must have At least a dozen students were not Simon Collier, a postgraduate onbank … I received a confirma- seen at least 10 separate people have Most of you are sexting on Tuesdays, allowed to vote in the General Elec- Classics and Ancient History stu- tion email that my application had similar problems to me.” according to a recent study by Reti- tion in May, despite believing that dent, was one of those who found been received from both Coventry However, according to Coventry na-X Studios. they had registered. out on the day that he was not regis- City Council … I did not receive District Council “all registrations The computer-tracking software Problems occurred due to War- tered. He decided to gather similar any further communication after received by Coventry that were ac- company included 4, 800 people in wick University being split into two fellow students’ experiences, in an this. tually for Warwick District Council their study, concluding that most constituencies, Coventry South and attempt to hold both Warwick and “Upon going to vote at Cryfield were sent to them.” ‘sexts’ (sexually explicit texts and Warwickshire North, and some Coventry councils to account and Pavilion at around 6pm, I was not Coventry Council also stated: images) were sent between 10am students attempting to register in understand what had happened. found on the list. I went over to “Warwick District Council contact- and 12 noon on Tuesday mornings. the wrong ward. He has since been working close- Ramphal building where Coven- ed all the students whose details we Second-year Ancient History Several students were unaware ly with Rob Ankcorn, the democra- try South constituents could vote. I sent to them. student Connor O’Shea, told the that anything had gone wrong with cy and development officer at War- was not on this list either. “We have also submitted infor- Boar: “I’d have thought people their application, so they turned up wick SU, to contact the councils “I am angry, very angry, at not mation to the Government web- would sext most probably during site detailing which properties fall the evening or nighttime... Is every- within each authority area to try one sexting during work?” and get the applications to the cor- Recent winner of the title of rect authority first time.” “Kinkiest” member of the Boar Rob Ankcorn said: “I don’t think, exec, Connor added: “All the time in this instance, the councils could is prime sexting time for me.” have done more. I think they did Sam Evans, a second-year Eco- an incredibly good job in the cir- nomics student, commented: “I cumstances. That said, lessons will don’t do it that much, but when I be learned and hopefully next year do, here are my thoughts: I guess it’s these problems will be ironed out.” because Monday’s depressing, you Mr Ankcorn believed that the is- need to unwind. sue was with the new system of reg- “I’m at the peak of my physical istering rather than with the coun- sexuality on Tuesday mornings.” cil. He said: “I’ve got no doubt that the big problem here is the govern- ment’s rushed implementation of a voter registration system that had not been thought through. “Why they would implement a new system that makes it harder and more complicated for students to register prior to a General Elec- tion is at best inexplicable and at » Dozens lose their chance to vote in the General Election photo: Connor O’Shea / BoarPhotography worst ideologically motivated.” » photo: Melina Manfrinatti Sponsored by: theboar.org 8 Editor: Nour Rose Chehab 7 [email protected] Twitter @BoarComment COMMENT fb.com/groups/BoarComment The end of FGM?

Editors’ Letters Molly Willis

n a historical and culturally im- portant move, outgoing Nigeri- an president Goodluck Jonathan Ihas signed into law a federal ban on practice of Female Genital Mutila- tion (FGM). It is estimated that a quarter of “Was my first year the country’s female population “Why so serious?” have been victims of the custom, widely considered a violation of like the movies?” human rights. While it is usually Derin Odueyungbo Shingi Mararike practiced for cultural reasons (be- Head of Distribution and Logistics Sports Editor ing a part of the ‘proper way to raise a girl and prepare her for marriage’ ack Wilshere last week ex- throw herself on the ground in ow does one envisage their Take me for example. I like choc- in some countries) it is highlighted pressed his disappointment at front of Kim Kardashian and Kanye first year at Uni? Just like in olate. There’s a cheese and choco- in medicine as being a cause of in- being charged with misconduct West, who were getting more atten- the movies. Or maybe Ash- late society to help me gorge myself fertility, maternal death and infec- Jby the FA for his celebrations dur- tion than her. Why watch Kimye Her Roth’s “I Love College” video. and stuff my face. I like Kanye West. tions. ing Arsenal’s FA Cup bus parade. posing on the red carpet when you “That party last night was awfully There’s a hip hop society to let me Despite its reputation being I, too, was disappointed with the can see someone falling flat on her crazy, I hope we taped it.” One big blow off steam and rant about his smeared with contention sur- charge. face instead? mess. Booze, incessant partying genius. I like tennis. There’s a ten- rounding the anti-gay legislation The 23-year-old engaged in an How about the pair of students and maybe for those of who are a nis club for me to work up a sweat which took effect in early 2014, expletive-laden exchange with the from south Florida who stunned little more frisky; Geordie Shore- whenever I choose. I want to be a and the kidnappings of the Chibok Arsenal fans about their rivals Tot- everyone when they performed like reckless abandon. journalist. So here I find myself schoolgirls by terror group Boko tenham, which both Wilshere and a Stone Cold Stunner on stage at You’re led into believing every waffling for the Boar. Haram which soon followed, Nige- the fans clearly enjoyed. How can their graduation ceremony? Mind- night will be a reverie, filled with You get to do what makes you ria’s positive influence in the region we fault young Jack? He was just less behaviour at its best. (Despite visions of red cups strewn over al- happy and find out what could and the continent in other areas has having some fun and being a big creating an epic moment, the cohol splattered kitchen worktops. make you even happier. Most us been noted by observers. kid. boys from Miami Southwest High Surprise, surprise. As with most of are more independent than Furthermore, its relations with It was the second year in a row School unfortunately had their di- things worthwhile in life, the gulf we’ve ever been before; light-years nearby countries such as Came- that Wilshere made these chants plomas taken away from them.) between expectation and reality is away from our comfy beds and our roon, Ghana and Liberia are of par- and it was great to see a young Another moment of excellent huge - unless you are actually a gi- mother’s cooking. ticular interest to anti-FGM cam- man expressing himself. He gave madness came in a lecture of mine. ant pisshead. It was a little like wait- This is a chance for us to use that paigners. us a moment that shocked us into The lecture on medieval towns was ing anxiously for a killer injection newfound freedom to shape our For instance, a massive 58.2% of laughter. He could have been bor- interrupted by a RAG charity lap but feeling instead a gentle pinprick futures. Not just for our CVs and Liberian women are estimated to ing. Thank God he wasn’t. dance. One student was to be the licking the surface of your skin. jobs applications, but to meet peo- have been subjected to FGM. The Who is to say that we can’t be a lucky receiver of a lap dance from My first year experience was far ple who love the same things as us, relations between the two countries kid once in a while? Of course, we someone in a shark costume. Just from concentrated carnage, yet make lifelong friends and potential are said to be predominantly posi- can’t turn back time and go back to a few seconds into the lap dance, I still had a whale of a time. I can sparring partners in pointless argu- tive, with Nigeria being involved in our Bart Simpson years of pranks, the lecturer awkwardly interject- honestly say this was (almost) nine ments for years to come. peacekeeping efforts, religion and fun and games, but to let loose ed, asking the RAG group to leave. grand well spent. So far so good. University is way more than sim- economy in its fellow West Afri- sometimes can be a lot of fun. I sure What a party pooper! What many people, including ply a chance to let loose, although can nation. Likewise, Guinea, also have at points - and I don’t regret it To see the barriers of seriousness myself, didn’t bank on when they shaking a leg at Smack on a Thurs- in the West African region, boasts one bit! broken down and see people hav- went to university was how much it day night is always good fun from a remarkable reported prevalence Some of the best and funniest ing a good time is a nice reminder can help you advance as an individ- time to time. of 95.6% of women affected and is moments come from random, and that a bit of immaturity might not ual, no matter what field you want First year has been a blur, and supposedly encouraging interac- sometimes untimely, acts of child- always be the worst thing. to one day work in and what kind in a very different sense to what I tion with Nigeria. ish behaviour. So I say to you, the FA, Miami of person you are. Shy or extrovert, expected. Hopefully when the end The distant or even frayed rela- We can’t forget the stunt pulled Southwest High School, and my sporty or lazy, campus is one giant credits run and I graduate, I can sit tions of Nigeria with other major by Amy Schumer at the Time 100 medieval history lecturer, why so lucky dip, full of opportunities you back and say it was all worth it. offenders such as Mali, Sudan or gala. The comedian decided to serious? can plunge your hand into. Somalia, don’t inspire much hope for the time being, but Goodluck Jonathan’s bold assertion of its in- humanity does. In recent years, Ni- geria has been touted as a potential African leader with an emerging economic and cultural agency that exceeds its neighbours. It would be overly optimistic to suggest that the shift in attitude we all look forward to towards FGM in Africa will be immediate or will completely eradicate the practice when such high numbers contin- ue to be a problem, the prospect of Nigeria’s influence within its own region is reason enough for cam- paigners to be excited.

Do you think that this will spell the end of FGM in Africa? Tweet: @BoarComment theboar.org 8 Who’s watching you? the very foundations of our legal Cartoon Corner Matt Barker system: we are guilty until proven innocent. In order to be consid- ered innocent, it will no longer be he Draft Communications enough to have never committed a Data Bill is set to be pushed crime. Instead your every move will through government this be recorded, analysed, and used in Tyear. Better known as the ‘Snoop- an attempt to implicate you. er’s Charter’, this will give hundreds The only reason a government of organisations and agencies the might require so much informa- right to access your communi- tion from everyone would be if it cations data, without even going saw every individual as a threat. through a court. It shocks me that our government Accessible information would could be so distrusting, to the point include who you have been calling, of paranoia. emailing or texting, as well as when There is also the worry of where and where; what websites you have the boundary between private and been visiting; basically your whole public life is. The majority agrees digital footprint, except for the con- that the content of personal texts tent of your communications. and messages are private, but it’s The justification for this is that not such a leap to allow access to it provides essential information your Facebook or Twitter profile. that could potentially prevent se- Then it’s just another small step be- rious crimes. However, there is fore they can access your Facebook already legislation that allows se- messages or Snapchat. curity agencies and the police to As a nation we are already under access communications data if they more governmental scrutiny than suspect a person to be a security at any time before, and with priva- threat. So in reality, the Snooper’s cy no longer being some discrete Charter will simply result in a so- notion of ‘public’ and ‘private’, there ciety distrusted by an ever more is a real need to prevent this creep- intrusive state. It is an unnecessary ing invasion of privacy. We need invasion of our private lives, with to draw up definite boundaries no legitimate reason for it. between what is deemed public in- Now, I often hear “If you have formation, and what is considered nothing to hide then what are you private information. worried about?” The answer is sim- The Snooper’s Charter does the ple: If I am innocent, I should not opposite, it needs to be prevented, be suspected of crimes and be sub- and a real law that protects our ject to such all-inclusive measures. right to privacy must take its place. » “Poor Blatter Control” Cartoon by Ryan Lee Watts Implicit within the charter is a dan- This is by no means easy, but it is gerous idea, one that contradicts urgently necessary.

Let the people choose Milo Barnett and Mike Wrench argue that even if we choose to stay in the EU, the referendum is vital

fter the Conservative victo- reasons as well as practical consid- ity to expand also means that all the EU we could similarly have to As is anybody else, on their own. ry in the 2015 election, Andy erations. European countries will eventually, sign up to things we had no say in An in-out referendum is the Burnham – who is perhaps Britain gains a lot from its mem- if they choose, receive its benefits. which to me seems undemocratic. democratically right decision. It is ABritain’s new Nick Clegg – called berships in the EU, from econom- If we decide to leave we will not If Britain wants to be part of the not wrong, morally or otherwise, for a referendum on UK’s member- ic considerations of securing free only be weakening our economic European community and a pro- to give people a choice. That’s been ship in the EU, in what is perhaps trade to protection of workers’ and global position but we wouldn’t gressive force in the world it must one of the cornerstones of democ- one of the quickest post-election rights to the cultural connections even achieve what the Euro-scep- remain in the EU. racy since the start, whether any turnarounds of all time. linked to the freedom of move- tics want. Many talk about the costs However, the simple fact of the of those choices have been good When we cast our votes, we will ment. From centuries of conflict and financial burden it is but many matter is that I don’t hold a mo- or not. You can’t pick and choose be firmly voting in favour of retain- Europe has developed peace and nopoly on what is right, and nei- what you want in a democracy. ing of membership in the European prosperity unseen in its history. ther does anybody else; and gods You’re open to both good and bad Union. This is based on ideological The EU has been an active part If Britain were to leave the EU, forbid, nor does any political par- decisions; in a poetic way, it sort of of bringing various parts of Eu- we could similarly have to sign ty. Post-election, and particularly reflects human nature. » The new rope together. We have seen this up to things we had no say in from the left and far-right, much The message for the upcoming Nick Clegg? in recent years as eastern Europe- has been said of democratic reform referendum must be a positive one photo: an countries join the EU we and the need for a more represent- that we can unite all people behind, photo- have seen a greater connec- ative system. Yet it’s from some of talking about economic, social and graph- tion and understanding of business leaders actually worry these people that I hear the biggest cultural benefits and idea that we ic-leigh / our shared European values about the economic implications objections to a referendum, and can be British, English, Scottish, Flickr between a once sharply di- of a British exit and companies are their reasoning is this – we can’t Welsh and Irish as well as being Eu- vided east and West. afraid to invest here while the un- have a referendum, because what if ropean. Although the EU is not a certainty of Britain’s membership people choose wrong? 2016 will decide the direction perfect institution, you would remains. I fear that possibility too. Now that the United Kingdom goes, be hard pressed to find one as Furthermore, many see Switzer- more than ever it’s clear to me that whether it wants to be part of long- large, varied and successful as it. land as an ideal system, getting the we live on a tiny rock that cannot term progressive mission or wheth- It is able to create a Europe which benefits of free trade with none of support our ever-growing popula- er it wishes to remain solitary on its not only protects workers’ rights costs, yet Switzerland is unable to tion – I think we’d be crushed with- wind swept isles. but allows the econo- help draft the EU policy it has to out the support of Europe. But I’m my to grow. Its abil- sign up to. If Britain were to leave irrelevant, and also possibly wrong. » Photo: Flickr/ Dave Kellam 10 theboar.org 9 | Amber Peat’s suicide » photo: marymactavish / Flickr Are we doing enough for our youth?

Sophie Dudhill I can’t help but feel that many of these deaths, like Amber’s, could have been avoided through in- creased education of mental health ust over two weeks ago on 30 and increased communication with May, 13 year old Amber Peat young people so they know they went missing from her home in are not alone in how they feel. An J Mansfield. estimated 20% of young people In 2012 313,000 people went experience mental illness within a missing with 64% of these being given year with this percentage in- under the age of 18, so it is no sur- creasing as they reach adolescence. The Great Irish Bake-off prise to us when a child or young Not only is there a fragmented teenager such as Amber is reported and absent support system but the as missing. pressures on young people today is Should businesses be allowed to make discriminatory choices? Amber’s body was found on June immense. From every avenue of life third, the police did not treat her there comes a loud and clear mes- Reece Goodall I fundamentally believe a busi- pertinent was raised by Ian Hislop death as suspicious and it was re- sage that they are not enough, they ness owner should have the right on Have I Got News For You – the ported by search co-ordinator su- are not the best and there is room to refuse service to anyone they question of freedom of religion ver- perintendent Matt McFarlane that for perfection. shers Bakery in Northern choose, but the law is a different sus freedom of speech. If you went the cause of death was a hanging. At school there is an added pres- Ireland was found guilty matter. into a Muslim bakers and asked for Amber Peat had chosen to take sure to perform and compete as the this week of discrimina- It also forces attention to the line a cake with a picture of the Proph- her own life at the age of 13. She de- job market becomes increasingly Ation – the owners refused to make between politics and religion and et, would the bakers be obligated to cided that she would rather not ex- vicious. The media still broadly a cake that carried a pro-marriage the clash between the two, a clash make it for you? ist in our society than face whatever conveys the idea of the ‘perfect’ equality slogan, citing their Chris- that was already evident in the Re- They would be open for busi- it is she was escaping from. This, to body for both males and females tian religion and their inability to public of Ireland vote to legalize ness, and thus this ruling suggests me, is more concerning that what I which is often a physically un- support a cause that they disagree gay marriage which the Church they would be forced to do so, but had initially suspected. achievable one. with. The fact that they had already opposed. it would be mad to expect them to We, as a nation, a society and taken payment for the cake means The bakers claim not to be do so. individuals are not doing enough “Suicide is the third lead- that, legally, they had an obligation against homosexuality but were If you went into a Muslim bakers to ensure the mental security and ing cause of death between to bake what they agreed to bake, uncomfortable with actively con- and asked for a cake with a picture happiness of young people. Am- the ages of ten and 24” but this is just a choice morsel in tributing to a cause (the pursuit of of the Prophet, would the bakers be ber’s teachers described her as the interesting questions this case marriage equality) that their faith obligated to make it for you? enthusiastic and happy, with her throws up. was against. The fact that the bakers had headmaster saying ‘Amber has We’ve all just got to get real and I fundamentally believe a busi- The government is trying to agreed, and then changed their been happy at the academy.’ face up to what is happening within ness owner should have the right respond to this by introducing a minds was not a point in their fa- It was a shock to her parents, our society both locally and glob- to refuse service to anyone they conscience clause into equality law, vour. If they had refused before friends and teachers. From this, as ally. Young people need help from choose, but the law is a different enabling businesses to refuse to money changed hands I would far as we know, it seems nobody the mere age of ten all the way up matter. You can only refuse service provide services that would clash back them completely. However, picked up on Amber’s dangerous to the clear presence of unhappi- if your products target a specific with their religious views. agreeing to provide a service and mental state. She did not reach ness on our own university cam- audience. But since the bakery was Discrimination is discrimina- then choosing to back out is a fair- out to anyone and we can question pus. A blind eye cannot be turned open and offering to make custom tion, but the adoption of a certain ly shameful action, at least to my whether she was given the oppor- any longer and Amber Peat’s death cakes, this rule didn’t really apply. political stance is different; the law mind. tunity to do so. is a reminder of why. The incident Following the court ruling, the can act against instances of overt However, there are deeper issues It is the responsibility of society which occurred received less than a bakery had to temporarily only sell discrimination, but when poli- here. How far, for instance, can to be there for vulnerable young week of media coverage and is only birthday cakes, and thus get out tics comes into play the situation someone follow their beliefs before people and reach out to them as one in thousands of cases. of the wedding cake market com- changes entirely. Say, for instance, if they are considered offensive, ille- they go through the most chal- It is easy for us to forget or de- pletely in order to avoid breaking you refuse to make a cake support- gal or even incorrect? Should busi- lenging and confusing time of their tach ourselves from reports by the the law when refusing to make ing equal rights for foreign people nesses be able to refuse to provide a lives - their adolescent years. Su- media, but doing so only causes same-sex wedding cakes. living in the UK, if you dislike for- service if they have opposition with icide is the third leading cause of figures to continue to rise and an I disagree with the way this has eign people it is clearly racism but, the service they would provide? death between the ages of ten and increased likelyhood that you will been handled by these people – it if you refuse based on a political Does equality make some opinions 24, producing the loss of approxi- see a tragic event like this closer to stinks to me of kicking a beaten en- leaning it is a different story. more equal than others, to para- mately 4600 people every year. home than the 10 o’clock news. emy when they’re down. Another question that is very phrase Orwell? Keep up, Catholic church! Nick Buxey warns the Catholic church is at risk of becoming a relic

lthough the historic Irish clear that the Church is being left on many other issues, he remains a ably. Recent polls show that most a bigger plan. None of this should decision to legalise same- behind by the zeitgeist. This has conservative figure, at least by soci- of Western Europe is in favour of be lost in Europe. But it’s impera- sex marriage has been met been crystallised by the decision ety’s standards. And we can’t ignore some form of same-sex union. tive the Church learns to re-adjust Awith mostly positive reactions, the in Ireland, once seen as a staunchly Parolin’s words either. He’s arguably With more and more young peo- to its new role in society. If you Catholic Church has damned the Catholic and fundamentally con- just as important as the Pope him- ple growing up apathetic about re- can get married without a priest, population of the island for ap- servative country. A spirited cam- self, helping to shape Church views ligion, Catholics desperately need why should the Church have any proving what they see as “a defeat paign on the “Yes” side showed that and stances for over 20 years. to find a way to draw in the new say at all? This isn’t about forcing for humanity.” Although the com- religion and age were no barriers to Why does the Church have such faithful. Although blocking gay Catholics to let us get married in a ments don’t come from “cool pope” progress – just take the 90-year old an issue with sexuality? Homosex- marriage and opposing homosexu- churches. It’s just about giving us Francis himself, they do come great grandmother and Donegal ual relations may be condemned in ality may seem like the best course legal recognition and making the from his second in command, Pi- priest who voted yes as examples. the Bible, but so is everything else. of action, the Holy See could soon state equal. The Church is at risk etro Parolin. But in a world where However, the upper echelons of Throughout history, Catholicism become irrelevant and out-dated. of being consigned to the shelves of the majority of young people are the Church remain opposed. As has found it increasingly hard to be Speaking as an atheist, this would history, nothing more than a dusty moving away from an increasingly these comments were made, it was viewed as progressive. But eventu- be a terrible loss. relic of ages past. By accepting old-fashioned Church, does it re- interesting to note that Laurent Ste- ally, they often find that they have The Church can act as a pow- same-sex marriage, it can remain ally matter what the Vatican thinks fanini was still being blocked from to accept what’s happening. They erful moraliser on issues that are relevant in today’s liberal and tol- anymore? his appointment at the Holy See may not agree, but at least they universally important, such as cli- erant world. The short answer is probably because of his sexuality. It’s becom- aren’t so vitriolic about it anymore. mate change and global conflicts. no. As more and more countries ing increasingly clear that although Could the same happen with gay It also draws together communi- » Photo: commons.wikimedia.org/ approve same-sex legislation, it’s Francis may have been progressive marriage and LGBT rights? Prob- ties and allows people to believe in Francois Malan @BoarComment | [email protected] | theboar.org/comment | 10

» Term 3 is almost over, but it seems like the work has only just begun photo: Pramagraphr / Flickr Why is exam feedback important? Cindy Asokan highlights the benefit of departments going the extra mile for their students fter the end of my first year, does hinge on a single exam and markers are under pressure to mark during the summer holi- not hitting points that examiners several scripts within a limited pe- days, I remember nervously are looking for can cost valuable riod of time. However, this may not Alogging on to Tabula to check my marks. always be the case. first set of exam results as an under- It’s also really easy to forget about After speaking to Christopher graduate and finding a few lines of exams once you leave the exam Bennett, a second year PhD re- concise, helpful feedback alongside hall. Yet I’ve found that exam feed- searcher for the PaIS department, it my marks. back has forced me to think back seems like feedback is already inte- The feedback highlighted what to what I wrote and to reflect on gral to the process of marking and I had done well, as well as sugges- how things could have gone better, so may not be such an imposition. tions on how to improve my an- which is generally much more pro- He told the Boar, “It does add swers in order to attain a higher ductive than worrying about poor some extra work, but honestly I mark next time round. Last week, marks without any guidance to ac- find it’s a marginal increase to the when I read blogs written by Maah- company it. general task of marking. wish Mirza, SU Education Officer Even this year, just before my sec- “In any case, it’s simply impossi- and Dr. Justin Greaves, Director of ond year exams, I found myself on ble to mark a piece of work with- Student Experience and Progres- Tabula, referring back to last year’s out writing a note or two down. All sion in PAIS, I am surprised that feedback. Although my memory of that having to give feedback does is feedback is not universal across all exactly what I wrote in the exam force me to systematize my notes a university departments. hall is now very vague, I still found little to make sure that they’re help- As someone who has received the feedback fairly useful and it re- ful to whoever is reading them.” feedback in previous exams, and minded me what the examiners are Not only this, but we also asked benefitted immensely from it, I looking for in the exam, and how to Christopher’s own opinion about honestly can’t see how any depart- best demonstrate my knowledge of feedback in general: “I was not ment can expect students to build the subject in such a short exam. given feedback as an undergradu- upon their performance in previ- University is undoubtedly about ate and it drove me nuts. I would ous exams without providing any independent learning but in a sub- write an exam, then get a mark a guidance on how things could be ject like Politics, where the majority few months later, and have no idea improved. of the course is supposed to be in- about what happened. Now that I’m dependently learned, it can often be marking, rather than sitting, exams, difficult to know how to focus your I realize that a lot of the points that I am surprised that feedback reading and effectively put what students get marked down on are is not universal across all you have learned into a good essay general ones.” university departments and, in smaller modules with only Echoing these thoughts and the one seminar tutor, spaces in advice views of many students I have spo- and feedback hours can sometimes ken to, it is clear that lack of feed- be limited so exam feedback is defi- back is one of very few issues that Exams are certainly not the be all nitely valuable and valued by stu- many students on a range of differ- and end all, and while I don’t neces- dents. ent courses can agree is a problem sarily agree that so much emphasis This is true particularly in first and I hope that various university should be put on a single exam, we year, where the transition from departments take note of this very “I was not given feedback generally all want to do our best and A-level style essays to undergrad- soon and do something about it. to achieve a mark that we believe is uate standard work may be slight- reflective of our general abilities. ly steeper and pointers on how to as an undergraduate and it Feedback is vital in allowing us to grow and improve as a student Do you think exam improve as students as well as pre- would definitely not go amiss. feedback would be drove me nuts” paring us for the following year and As Maahwish, SU Education Of- beneficial? in some cases, future studies. ficer wrote in her blog, feedback Tweet: @BoarComment Christopher Bennett Unfortunately, sometimes a lot is extremely time-consuming and theboar.org 8 Editor: Blessing Park 11 [email protected] Twitter @BoarFeatures FEATURES fb.com/groups/BoarFeatures

Rebuilding Nepal from the rubble up Hiran Adhia rebuild Nepal from the rubble up; and Finance, moving swiftly onto nal step, and the most important well in their careers and socially. one house, one village, one fami- a job in PwC, impressively in the objective, is to promote entrepre- But there is also a different side to ly at a time. He described the first middle of a recession. But then neurship. This sounds odd, but the it – you need to be charitable, aware he images of the landscape time he visited the village with tents something changed. premise is very encouraging and of what is going on in the world and have been devastating, as en- and tarpaulin to bring some shelter “In 2012, I was sort of at a cross- unique. how this might impact you. tire towns and communities to the struggling villagers, and the words. It was a toss-up between do- They have already signed deals “My message would just be that Thave been reduced to rubble. The desperate among them stopped ing something in the UK or come with local microfinance compa- Nepal is in a critical situation. It’s Boar can exclusively release a set of their SUV, and held them hostage. back to the family business. My nies enabling villagers to take very pretty dire and bleak and any con- photos of the village of Nallu, one “The villagers literally came out family have been in Nepal for more cheap loans to rebuild their own tribution that can come from the of the worst affected in the region. and were like, ‘We are not going to than 25-30 years, I am the fifth businesses with very little risk. The Warwick community will go a long We spoke to one of the survivors let you pass, be- fore you give generation of my family, and we’ve thought is that this will way towards helping with the relief Varun Kumar Todi, a former War- us the relief been in Nepal throughout. Firmly “en- a b l e and rescue, as well as the rehabilita- wick graduate is pioneering the re- ma- te- rooted in culture and traditional tion work that is already going on” habilitation effort. values, he ventured back home. It was summed up lovingly by Our conversation happened a It is what motivates him to help Ashmina Gurung, one of the or- matter of days after the second now. He believes that not enough ganisers of the recent Nepalese ap- earthquake, and it was clear that organisations are talking about peal in the Chaplaincy that raised things were still very shaky on the redevelopment. “So what do £244 for the cause. “In a poem ground: “Basically, what you need you do? You are rescuing them, written by Kriti Rana, she says to understand Hiran, is that Nepal and then what? Where are they ‘Mother Nepal, don’t let those is a very difficult country.” going? You can’t put them in cracks define you, you are built Varun calmly explained how tents forever, can you?” As part of majestic mountains that touch the government have continuously of NYEF, the organisation that the stars.’” failed in their organisational capac- is heading up the rehabilitation We are so far away from the cha- ity to look after their people; “Let’s effort, there are a four keys goals os, and can sometimes feel helpless be brutally honest, they were thor- needed to make sure that Nepal about what we can tangibly do at oughly dependent on countries like ri- gets back up on its feet. this time of need. In these situa- India and their rescue and relief a l ’ , s o The first step is rebuilding struc- a vil- tions, let us hope and support peo- forces to help out, you know.” there is c l e a r l y tures, which they hope to do by lager to fish for ple like Varun who are now making He is very thankful for aid or- desperation there. We had to ne- adopting Nallu. The second step is himself, rather than just getting the it their mission to save and sustain ganisations such as Roundtable for gotiate our way out of it, because finalising a partnership with Habi- fish” with the money itself backed the lives of thousands of people. doing “an absolutely amazing job” we were there to help them, not to tat for Humanity, already working up by NYEF themselves. There is no better sentiment for Prime Minister of India, Narendra cause any harm.” in Nepal on a bamboo-based hous- Over 20 percent of the target humanity than that. Modi, being instrumental in filling I asked him as to the state of the ing structure affordable and strong $500,000 has already been raised, the holes that the Nepalese govern- damage whilst they were driving enough to withstand more shocks. however as Varun himself says: “the The Boar is supporting the Ne- ment had left in the days following through. He replied, “I have seen The third is looking to employ need of the hour is to not talk, but pal Earthquake Rehabilitation the quake. pretty horrific stuff, that can’t be better sanitation, because at the walk and to make sure that some- Fund to aid the lives of thousands “We have pretty much decided to described in words.” moment “you go somewhere, dig a thing is actually on the ground.” It of Nepalese survivors. If you would adopt a village called Nallu, which Varun’s background started in trench, do your business and then is even more necessary as monsoon like to donate or know more about is in a district called Lalitpur about an international boarding school come back” which has the danger season is less than a month away. the cause, please look for bit.ly/ two hours’ drive from Kathmandu.” in India, before coming to the UK of causing and spreading disease – In his final message to students, BoarNepal for more details. Any- Varun’s vision, on behalf of NYEF to study at Warwick. He graduat- the last thing that such a damaged Mr Todi said: “Warwick is a fan- thing you can give would make a or the Nepalese Young Entrepre- ed in 2009 from Warwick Business community and healthcare system tastic place, and the graduates go massive difference, so please give neurs’ Forum, is very simple: to School with a BSc in Accounting can deal with right now. The fi- far and beyond, doing fantastically generously. theboar.org 10 Editor: Blessing Park 12 [email protected] Twitter @BoarFeatures FEATURES fb.com/groups/BoarFeaturesTeam To my first year self... Warwick RAG President Andy King shares some important lessons from his time at Warwick ear Fresher Self, Campus) every time you see them. You’ll learn to trust your instincts. iro- You are 18, clutching You will make ridiculous twitter ac- You will create codes with your n y an acceptance letter from counts such as @warwickrg2015 to friends for when you’re uncom- a n d theD University of Warwick to your document out of context in-jokes fortable. Whether in a club, in a y o u chest. The most advice the internet and keep your own account pseu- car or in a in a lecture, asking how will be- seems to be offering you is whether do-professional. Alice is will quickly get you out of come the or not you should bring a kettle. You’ll make so many jokes with anywhere. You will start to cut out most confi- Right now all you know is that others about being Oxbridge re- people that behave unacceptably dent version you want to be a journalist and are jects that you’ll stop caring. You’ll and you will realize that your true of yourself you hopeful that when you graduate learn that your jokes are funnier if friends will stick by you through have ever been. you’ll have a First, a six pack and a you’re laughing too. everything. You will get the grad You’ll learn that graduate scheme contract. You will learn to write things ball ticket against the protests of Warwick University is You will do none of these things. your bank account – because YOGO the opposite of loneliness. You have no idea that the next three (you only graduate once). You will, You will learn to abuse quotes years will change you completely; You will make so many jokes on a particular night in second from sources as varied as Yale Daily no idea that you’ll start downing with others about being year, try and defy your instincts News, John Green and anyone else pints from shoes and chanting in Oxbridge rejects that you will and prove that the Koan can in fact you think you can get away with words. I the streets. You will abandon your stop caring. be climbed. You will learn that it misquoting in Terrace Bar. You will expect I’ll be journalist dreams to become a fun- cannot. find your tribe and exist in group writing a letter to my graduate self draiser instead. You will learn to throw yourself chats, late night snacks and little in a few years time saying much of Rather, before you leave War- into everything, societies, chal- white lies; your friends will claim, the same thing. But man, you will wick you will learn some very im- down. You will notice, one drunken lenges, beds and sometimes even three years later, that they have love what’s in store for you. Even portant lessons… night to the next, that your mem- lectures. You will make a university “never seen you smash a pint”. You the worse parts will make hilarious You will learn to to laugh at your- ory isn’t what it used to be, but bucket list – ‘the Campus 50’ – full will roll your eyes, but drink it any stories if you spin them the right self. that finding a note on your phone of items such as to pull a postgrad- way. way. Before long you will learn that that says “my dad says I’m not bi, uate and to make a difference to a There is far more to your time at So drink up Fresher, it’s time to ‘campus bubble’ means that word I’m just doing it to be more left society. You will nail these chal- Warwick University than this: you learn. spreads fast. If you don’t tell peo- wing” will be funny long after you lenges with friends. will also meet the most incredible Yours in envy and admiration, ple the stories of what happened to have forgotten the context. You On the third day of Freshers people, then spend 15 minutes ex- Andy King (Big Dog on Campus). you, someone else will. will make an adventure book, you you’ll go to a social and one day end plaining to them that Westwood You will have to own the time will make lists, and you will make up President of the society that ran actually isn’t that far away, hear » Warwick Rag Family Photo that, trying to soothe razor burn, a WordPress. You will write notes it. You will win elections. You will some of the best speeches of your 2014/15 photo: Warwick Rag you fake tanned your whole neck about exec meetings and forget to lose elections. You will see that brick life (such as Silkie Cragg’s speech thinking it was moisturizer. You’ll chase them up. You will learn the walls exist to let you prove how bad- at Society Awards 2013) and realize find out one of your friends is definition of the phrase “take a pic- ly you want things. You will learn to how much more there is to life after Keep up with Andy terrified of dogs and change the ture, it’ll last longer” – because trust make the most of every night, espe- university. on Twitter! Tweet: acronym BNOC (Big Name on me, you’ll want to remember what cially every POP! You will learn to There is so much that you cannot @AndrewEKing Campus) to BDOC (Big Dog on he looked like in the morning... love Disco Dave without a hint of expect yet, so much I can’t put into Mental illnesses: faking, curing and helping Uma Kotwal looks at the difficulties of generalising when it comes to psychological disorders cannot speak for all people with It can be irritating when people present this medical/professional help routinely recommended are essentially sends the message that mental illnesses. I’m only one appear to use mental illness flip- route, as for many people living inaccessible for reasons such as they are not welcome until they person with anxiety and depres- pantly: ‘I’m soooo depressed.’ But with mental illness, the sources of cost, distance or the nature of the have somehow been completely sion.I The term ‘mental illness’ is without being in their illness causing fear and cured. incredibly broad, and even people heads, we can’t know for shame. In order to avoid this form of si- with the same illnesses have differ- sure that they aren’t genu- Even for those who lencing, we should seek to respond ent experiences to me. inely ill. are able to access them, to people’s individual needs, instead Mental illness is often treated as People know their own they can only do so of just trotting out the same ‘see a something which is always severe, bodies; they know when much. I am incredibly doctor’ line as soon as we detect always fixed and always obvious they are feeling unwell grateful to the many that they are talking about mental to others. People whose experi- and it is important to be- doctors and therapists illness. The easiest way to find out ences of mental illness don’t fit this lieve them when they ex- who have helped me how best to support them is to ask. description are often called ‘fak- press it. By challenging over the years - because Supporting people with mental ers,’ ‘attention-seekers,’ and worse. people to jump through of them I have been able illness is about much more than I have even heard that ‘real’ self- hoops in order to prove to considerably reduce vaguely directing us to ‘go and get harmers go to every possible length that their symptoms are my anxiety. However, I help’; it’s about believing us when to hide their scars, with the clear in- genuine, we risk causing will never be completely we talk about how we’re feeling and sinuation that any self-harmer who them to doubt themselves. ‘cured.’ I still feel anxious helping us to live our lives as com- does not do this has some kind of Making mental illness in a lot of situations, be- fortably as possible, which may or ulterior motive and manipulative into a club, exclusive to cause anxiety is so heav- may not involve therapists and doc- desire for supposedly undeserved people who experience it ily ingrained in me. tors. sympathy. in a certain way, makes it Therefore, if someone Sometimes, all I need is a friend The reality is that mental illness harder for others to iden- is bringing up how they to wait with me until the bus comes, affects different people in differ- tify and manage their con- feel in a casual way, it or to accept my decision when I say ent ways. That’s why someone with ditions. can be unhelpful and si- that I don’t feel well enough to go on depression might always smile, or Although we have eve- lencing to tell them to go a night out. Spreading awareness is someone with social anxiety might rything from the Health and see a doctor as soon a good step, but it’s also important have a large circle of friends. Their Centre to the counselling as they express any sign to understand that everyone’s expe- illness is still valid, no matter how it service on campus, we of illness. Although this riences are different. manifests itself. should be wary of how we » Photo: Allie Broch / hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.co.uk is likely unintentional, it theboar.org 8 Editor: Alexander Shaw 13 [email protected] Twitter @BoarMoney MONEY fb.com/groups/BoarMoney 39 percent of students think they will be unemployed after graduation into further education, telling The asked, experience seemed like Alexander Shaw Independent, “Leavers need to a big factor. Many members of think more carefully about which execs and members of socie- route to employment is best for ties agree that getting involved ccording to a recent them as some may be more suit- is vital to producing a good CV survey conducted by ed to an apprenticeship scheme”. and being able to secure a job. the NUS, 39 percent Closer to home, Mr Dunn, the Saveena Mangat, a second year of students believe Director of Press and Policy at EPAIS student and active mem- they will be unemployed within their Warwick University, pointed out ber of the Economics Summit firstA year of graduation, and only 9 how “Warwick’s figures are con- understands that “experience percent view themselves earning siderably better as you would ex- is key… lots of employers will over £30,000 in the same period. pect from one of the UK’s top 10 have students with good grades, The figure correlates to sim- universities”. According to research but the diverse range of societies ilar research conducted by the by the Higher Education Standards Warwick provides gives me the website TotalJobs.com, that finds Authority, the ‘average Warwick ability to stand out from others” how 40% of graduates are un- undergraduate salary was £25,000’ employed within their first six- and only 19% of students are unem- “I would encourage everyone months of graduation, and nearly ployed when they leave Warwick. to get involved in societies” 25% are still unemployed after a Andrew Thompson, the Post- Elena Prest year. What’s more, the research graduate Sabbatical Officer at War- shows that a third of the unem- wick SU commented that “Warwick ployed graduates send at least one SU knows that employability is one Elena Prest, the Publicity Officer job application per business day. of the issues that students worry at the Comic Book society, appeared about the most”. However War- content with the result saying that “Leavers need to think more wick students are again well placed “whilst the national statistics look carefully about which route to to buck-the-trend. Andrew points troubling, at Warwick I would en- employment is best for them” out that “employers are increas- courage everyone to get involved in Mike Fetters ingly looking for much more than societies. We clearly deviate from » photo: Flazingo Photos/Flickr just the academic qualifications, the general trend, and it’s because How do you and one of the added extra perks of of our involvement that we do”. societies and studying at Warwick feel about When commenting on the re- getting involved with some of our When examining the figures, allows us to stand out from others. graduate prospects? search, Mike Fetters, the director 250+ Societies and 70 Sports Clubs they may seem bleak on face val- Tell us on Facebook of TotalJobs.com, cautioned against is that it can improve students’ CVs”. ue, but Warwick students can be all school leavers going directly With lots of students that we happy that our involvement with Conservative Majority? The Markets Surge! Brexit: A Threat or a hope? Jennie Watkin examines the City’s reaction to the General Election result Przemyslaw Galusiakowski he outcome could not However he cautioned against the have been more uncer- impact in the medium-to-long tain. Labour and the term with the “Brexit (Britain leav- As the Conservatives emerged as If Britain were to exit, one could Conservatives were not ing the EU) and Scoxit (Scottish overwhelming victors in the recent also expect intense negotiations in makingT any significant ground in Independence)…now becoming election, the threat of ‘Brexit’ has order to reach agreement, for ex- the polls and the commentators all chief concerns”. become more imminent than ever ample, on free trade. Nobody ar- predicted a hung parliament. How- James Anderson, the Chair of the before. David Cameron has vowed gues that it would be desirable to ever, amidst all the uncertainty that University of Warwick Conserva- to restructure Britain’s relationship retain at least some of the benefits the election brought with it, the tive Association added how he was with Europe before putting EU the Euromarket brings. Norway markets were ‘relatively calm’ and it “sure the city was celebrating the membership to a vote by 2017. On could be an example of a success appeared with good reason too. formation of a majority govern- the one side, Eurosceptics hail the story. However, voices of concern ment, adding stability and predict- potential stop to immigration, sav- argue that Norway remain bound “The City is safe for five years” ability for the years to come”. Since ings to taxpayers, and a ‘free Brit- by regulations, but with no say or Nick Batsford the fall of Ed Miliband, the Labour ain’. On the other side, Europhiles voting power. Nevertheless, the Party now appears to be licking warn about economic uncertainty world is not limited to Europe. In our last edition, we examined its wounds over the business poli- and potential loss of jobs. The ques- Trade agreements with other su- how the markets prefer Conserv- cies of the previous five years, with tion thus arises: which side of the perpower countries could be made, ative election victories, and the leadership contender Yvette Coop- story is true? but at a price of having less political figures in the post-election weeks er savaging ‘rude Ed Miliband over Numerous studies have shown a weight around the table. that followed certainly supported anti-business attacks’. significant foreign investment in- Finally, analysts warn that as this. “Led by companies who would flow into the UK as a result of its much as three million UK jobs have faced tougher regulation by a EU membership – Economic giants could be at stake, especially in the Labour administration” the FTSE “A renewed commitment to such as the US, China or Japan see car and financial service industries, 100 within its first day of opening austerity should support gilts” the country as a gateway into the which employ respectively 700,000 jumped over 2 percent to reach a Bill O’Neill EU. In the short-term, the econom- and 160,000 people in Britain. As closing level of 7021. » photo: DFID/Flickr ic uncertainty around the ‘Brexit’ firms would start their exodus, may convince foreign firms that the British job market could suf- tion with the Labour party”. Many Therefore, whilst the econom- diverting or postponing investment fer. Many argue that the economy of the major companies featured ic and business policies of Labour into the UK may be a good idea. would eventually adjust, the ques- 7,021 in the FTSE 100 would have been and other left-leaning parties are There are, however, those who tion remains as to how long this ad- The heights the FTSE 100 negatively effected by policies of being debated, the financial impli- argue that attractiveness of the UK justment would take, and whether reached on results day. Labour, a party that is perceived to cations of the Conservative majori- as an investment destination would citizens can afford to wait. be ‘tough on business’ and ‘lacking ty are applauded by businesses and increase after the exit. The logic is This analysis, unfortunately, fiscal responsibility’. Bill O’Neill, of employers, with Nick Batsford best that many will want to stay clear touches only the tip of the iceberg. Jasper Lawler of CMC Markets, UBS Wealth Management, told the summarising the prevailing con- of the crashing Eurozone environ- We can just hope that British voters told the Guardian how “markets Standard ‘With certainty will come sensus of the markets - “The City is ment. Some proponents predict will make educated decisions about breathed a sigh of relief at the con- a renewed confidence from inves- safe for five years”. that demand for the pound would the direction the UK should take tinuity of a Conservative govern- tors in a more stable and trans- strengthen, however this ignores for the next decade. ment and the reduced threat of parent policy climate’ comment- Warwick Labour Society were in- the scenario, in which the market the Scottish National Party desta- ing how “A renewed commitment vited to comment, however, declined. views an exit negatively, thus low- bilising the union through a coali- to austerity should support gilts”. ering investment and demand. theboar.org/Money| @BoarMoney | MONEY 14 8 theboar.org 7£1.50 per day: could you live off that? Joe Lester discusses after managing for one week on a shoestring budget he premise is simple: you in the initiative, raising awareness of have a budget of £1.50 a global poverty and the inequalities day, and you do your that exist. The World Bank has es- best to survive as best as timated that around 1.4billion peo- possible.T In practise, a lot of plan- ple live on less than £1.50 per day. ning and self control is required, but as I found, it is able to be done. Members of Effective Altruism (EA) Society Warwick took part in £1.50 represents the median a challenge to raise money for the average spent on food globally ‘Deworm the World initiative’, run per day by ‘Charity Science’, from April 22- 28. The challenge involved living on less than £1.50 a day, which is the me- dian average spent on food globally. An Average Food Day Breakfast: Two digestive bis- cuits(Tesco everyday value). Lunch: Two slices of toast and 1/3 £1,705 tin of baked beans (everyday value). Dinner: 1/8 packet of rice, 1/6 and it turned out that we were able of time. This means that EA raised ing, or the ability to go out in the The money raised by Effective packet of mixed vegetables Altruism Society at Warwick and 1/3 tin of chopped toma- » photo: Joe Lester toes (all everyday value again). We drank only tap water. to afford to live on less then £1 a day. one of the highest amounts in the evening. I definitely wouldn’t The challenge wasn’t actually as We were able to massively cut down world for this particular cam- want to do it for more than week! The charity is rated as one of hard as one might think however, by cooking together and so shar- paign, and on top of this many the most effective by charity eval- ing the cost, although this became of its members raised some of uators ‘GiveWell’ and ‘Giving harder for me personally when the highest individual amounts. What We Can’ and runs programs Celebreties from around I was the only one left doing it... While the challenge was cer- Visit www.evidenceaction. to distribute medicine to chil- the world have prevuously Overall, the society managed to tainly doable, it really made us org to donate and for more dren to prevent intestinal worms. participated in the initiative raise £1,705, with different mem- miss very basic luxuries, such as a information Accross the world, celebreties bers going on for different lengths cup of tea or coffee in the morn- from all walks of life have taken part Living on a budget: how does it compare? Connor O’Shea trades in his ‘luxury’ items for own-brand budget alternatives ’m a food snob. There you break the bank, and will certain- but the cheese and tomato sauce are, hate me if you will, but ly save you some taste trauma. was nice enough. Usually I get a I enjoy food and always Although individually I didn’t premium lasagne, the Tesco fin- choose the high quality rate the bread, ham and cole- est offering was priced at £3.60. rangesI and branded products when slaw, I made a sandwich from shopping. However, this can prove them and it actually tasted ok. very expensive and can often leave It wasn’t gourmet, but it would me short of money for other things. have made an adequate lunch. 374% So this week, I trekked over to My fourth tester was the value more expensive to buy his Tesco and raided the shelves for juice which was very drinkable and preferred brands their everyday value products to at 65p was quite a winner. It was see if you really can live well for admittedly quite watery, but it tast- less. Overall, things weren’t great, ed like oranges, and I feel this is a After tasting the value product I but there were some real surprises victory. Also, it counted one of your find it difficult to justify the £2.65 which proved that you really can eat five a day according to the packet. price difference. If you are in need cheaply and save yourself money. Usually, I buy Innocent orange of a quick meal on the cheap, then I bought 8 items from the Tesco juice, which is £2.39. Whilst there this has my top recommendations. everyday value range that I might is a clear difference in taste, I would My final trial was the value baked buy on my weekly shop, including happily drink the value juice again. beens, priced at a lowly 24p. The a lasagne ready meal, a litre of or- Likewise, I was really pleasantly can was marked up as one of your ange juice and a loaf of bread. In surprised with the yoghurt, which five a day, but I challenge anyone total, these 8 items cost me £3.67, cost 33p for 4 pots. This was a bar- to make it through the tin. They which I thought was pretty impres- » photo: Connor O’Shea gain compared to my usual spend were pretty bland, watery and not sive. If I were to buy these same 8 of £2 on 4 pots of Rachel’s yoghurt very enjoyable. I’ll be sticking to my items in their branded or premium for toast, this downgrade could be I again think the spend is justified. tin of Branston beans at 70p a can. form, I would have spent £13.74. a good option. Usually, I buy War- “I was really pleasantly After testing all 8 products, I This is nearly 4 times as much. burtons, which is costs 95p for a “It feels like I have just eaten a surprised with the yoghurt” can say that whilst I was really loaf. Although, the value product plastic bag” impressed with some of the value was less than half the price, I think The value yoghurt tast- offerings, I do question wheth- I’ll be sticking to my branded bread. ed good and it even had fruity er some of them are even safe for Connor O’Shea replaces Product 2 was the ham. I Next was the coleslaw. This was bits in it. It isn’t as creamy as human consumption. This expe- his preferred £13 worth bought 10 slices for 55p, what a the worst product I tasted as it my usual Rachel’s, but for 8p a rience has made me realise that of products for a more bargain. No. At 5.5p a slice, I am was quite honestly horrific. The pot you can’t really complain. you can definitely eat for less. financially sound £3.67 set. genuinely concerned about what colour, the taste and the smell: all I also had to try the value range’s However, I think I’ll be sticking I consumed. It was very rub- horrific. It felt like like there were chocolate offering, which at 30p to Marks and Spencers for now. bery and it didn’t taste like ham. some chemicals in there. Maybe was fine. It wasn’t anything spectac- For this I bought a loaf of every- One of my flatmates looked on hand sanitiser. But on the plus side, ular, but it was a lot cheaper than my day value white bread, for a petit and asked: “Are you sure that’s actu- once you’ve killed your tastebuds regular Galaxy bar, costing £1.40. Got any moneysaving price of 40p. The bread was edible, ally ham?” After offering her a sam- with the first mouthful, the sec- The biggest surprise of all was tips of your own to though not particularly enjoyable. It ple, she added: “It feels like I’ve just ond isn’t as painful. My advice for the value microwave lasagne. It share? was a bit chewy too and quite dense. eaten a plastic bag.” Whilst my usu- this is to stick to the Tesco fin- was 95p, and it was surprisingly Tweet: @BoarMoney Nevertheless, if you only use bread al ham costs about £2 for 4 slices, est offering, which at 70p won’t tasty. Ok, there wasn’t much meat, 14 Editor: Elizabeth Pugsleytheboar.org 15 [email protected] Twitter @BoarLifestyle LIFESTYLE fb.com/groups/BoarLifestyle The summer bikini special: Auksė Meškinytė and Caitlin Evans explain how to be healthy and get the best out of being you have never been someone who a week, I noticed that my skin and very body is a bikini body. should be health and confidence, even if it’s trendy. In fact, trends is particularly confident about hair were suddenly in great condi- To have one, you just need not a certain type of body. Only last in swimwear don’t exist, no mat- their body. For me, like many tion, and I was so much happier, to put a bikini on. summer I finally bought my first ter what marketing teams behind other women, the thing that with higher levels of energy. More But as simple as it bikini and happily enjoyed summer brands are telling us. A nice, good II’m most self conscious about is recently, I’ve noticed my clothes Esounds, a bikini body is still a goal holidays. I learned not to let the quality piece of swimwear will last my weight. I’ve tried dieting, exer- are getting baggier and people have for many, rather than a reality. Af- notion that there is still a room for you many seasons, and with a nice cising, and even eating as little as been commenting on how great I ter years and years of countless improvement prevent me from en- pair of shades it’s not difficult to I possibly could (which obviously look. (Yay!) tips, tricks and diets in the media joying myself. I came to realise that imagine that you’re an A-list star on isn’t a very healthy idea). The trou- As I mentioned earlier, I have for gaining that body, no wonder getting a bikini is the easy part; it the beach in Bali. ble is, I love food and hate exercise, never really managed to stay on that bikini body somehow is gaining extra confidence that is For once, pamper yourself. so after a week or so of being on a a diet for much longer than a equates to a body that you trickier. Here are a few simple ways Scrub, moisturise, manicure, pedi- constrictive diet, or spending an week, but the main reason can bare. Ads for ‘Protein to give yourself a little more of it. cure, face mask, etc. Any of those, hour or so in the gym every day, I’d I’ve been so motivated is World’ in London under- Remember that you have a or maybe all. Your body doesn’t give up and order a pizza (woops.) probably because the food ground stations fea-tured right! A right to enjoy sun, swim- need to change; it needs a bit more At the end of Easter, I was pre- on the plan is so incredible. a model with incredibly ming, summer breeze and feel care and love! paring to go back to Warwick and, It’s made me realise that I small measurements and great. There is no rule who can Fake it. Fake your confidence. honestly, dreading the amount can eat great tasting food asked whether you are wear what or that summer fun is Strut around the beach or pool like of weight I’d inevitably put on and still lose weight and beach body ready, spark- just for certain shape and size of you own it, well, actually, OWN it. through stress eating during exam be healthy. The support ing anger. Many women are people. Our insecurities make a lot Even if you feel you would rather time. Then I came across Joe Wicks, from Joe and my assigned feeling tired of being con- of money for some, and bring zero hide in the sand, do it once, do it aka The Body Coach, and his 90 coach Georgia has also stantly convinced fun to us. Let’s turn it around! twice, and eventually you won’t Day SSS (that’s Shift, Shape, and been amazing, as well that they are Be healthy. That doesn’t mean have to pretend. Sustain) plan on Instagram. I spent as the support from flawed, and skinny, or some ideal we can see in Be honest. Maybe you are gen- pretty much a full day scrolling the community need yet anoth- advertisements. Actually healthy. uinely unhappy with the way you through hundreds of incredible on Instagram - er product to Eating healthy and nourishing look and don’t think what you lack transformation photos, thought, sharing ideas and be able to show food, drinking lots of water and is confidence. Perhaps there are “what the hell,” and signed myself tips is brilliant for their “imper- being active and NOT torturing some health issues and you feel that up. motivating your- fect” bodies to yourself will make you feel so much you have to take action. Do it. But As the name suggests, the 90 Day self and others. the public. Let’s better all-year round. It gives your don’t forbid yourself from having SSS plan is a 90 day diet and exer- If anyone, like be honest - al- body strength and that beautiful fun before you achieve what you cise plan that’s designed for peo- me, has always most all of us natural glow to your skin that cos- want. I did this mistake and wasted ple of all shapes and sizes, and all been unhappy would want metics can only hint at. so many opportunities to actually fitness levels, and it’s supposed to with their weight to change Invest in nice swimwear. It is, in enjoy myself because I felt like I help you lose weight, build muscle, and strug- something fact, an investment, as it pays back have to look in a certain way. It is and above all learn how to sustain gled to find in our- in better self-confidence and more work in progress, it doesn’t happen all this once the 90 days is over. a solution, I selves; a happy moments. Take time to look overnight. Be proud that you’re The plan has three cycles, the first would rec- bit more both online and in stores for that making an improvement, and in focusing on short 25-minute work- ommend this p l a n here or perfect piece. It doesn’t have to be the meantime it’s great to have a outs called ‘HIIT’, in which you do without hesi- tation. less there. a tiny bikini - it’s ok to start with nice tan. short bursts of high intensity exer- It’s made me l o o k It is nor- something a bit more covering. Remember that everyone is ob- cise, followed by short periods of at weight loss in a mal, but There are tricks, for example, sessed with themselves. You may rest. In the last two cycles, weights completely different the ul- a bottom with a bit of a higher think someone is staring, but in re- are introduced, helping you to way, and actually timate waist and a pretty bra can shape ality everyone is too busy thinking build muscle. made me feel goal everything beautifully. Details, the same. Even if they do, just give I’ve just started my fourth week h a p p y in my skin such as ruffles, will draw atten- that look that says “deal with it” and of cycle one. My transformation despite the fact that tion, whereas simple colours won’t. walk away with your perfect bikini, isn’t over yet, but already I’m start- I’m still not quite at Horizontal stripes optically widen, sunglasses and attitude. ing to see some positive changes. my tar- get weight. I vertical don’t. Don’t wear anything » Photo: fervent-adepte-de-la- Even after I’d been on the plan only actually can’t wait to that you don’t feel comfortable in, mode / Flickr Healthy food kicks on campus Is it really so hard to stay healthy at university? Hannah Solle critiques the local cuisine t is agony resisting the offers jacket potato is the best option to initially sounding substantial, does so you aren’t missing out on flavour. Iceland fish fingers, beans and chips of half-price Oreos or 89p stay healthy and, more important- contain noodles (the age-old stu- If you’re trying to get lean then its – student style. bags of Haribo in Rootes Gro- ly, full. Out of all the available top- dent favourite). It is quite expen- good news for you as the chick peas University House Restaurant – cery Store; trust me, I know. pings at the Duck to go with a jack- sive in comparison to some other in the hummus provide an extra Omelette made to order IWhilst treats might be okay once et, beans and cheese is probably the lunch options on campus but if you protein boost! Omelettes offer an opportunity in a while, a substantial and healthy best all-rounder. Despite the fact feel pretty #yolo about buying junk The Library Café – Sushi to miss-match whatever you fan- lunch is what will really help to that the cheese and onion option food from Rootes Grocery store, Prices for food in the chillers are cy and are very healthy, with eggs power through the mountains of may be slightly lower in calories, then you can definitely justify this determined by price bands. Sushi is being a great source of protein but work we all have. 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A en and shrimp, which, whilst not has a very similar taste to chicken, diet which is often overlooked in 15 theboar.org/Lifestyle | @BoarLifestyle | LIFESTYLEtheboar.org 16 Let’s get kinky Call me ‘Connor’ Is now the time to talk? One writer tells us why Reece Goodall discusses feet and fetishism understanding transgender issues is so important arlier this week, I stumbled much as possible. upon an interesting article As fetishes and kinks are ’m Connor. That’s who I am cussion on the agenda then I think entitled ‘the 10 most unerot- an entirely natural phe- and that’s who I know I am. I that is a victory. ic concepts in porn,’ which nomenon, why is there o u s l y, was born male, I feel male, I Many, including Caitlyn’s own Edealt with some incredibly specific such a problem? A number indulging in them look male. However, for some mother, have voiced concerns that sexual fetishes, mostly as an excuse of reasons leap to mind, is crossing a line, Ipeople gender isn’t as straightfor- this gender transition has been to laugh at people who find Bigfoot, the most obvious of which taking advantage ward as the word stamped on their made public for financial gain. I Nazis and murderous penises sexy is that kinks seem strange to of someone or birth certificate. can see their concerns. But I don’t (admittedly, I chuckled at a few). anyone outside of them. To a something helpless A few weeks ago, a flatmate feel that discussing finance is help- However, as if it were a sign, I then ‘normal’ person, the idea of a kink for sexual gratification, wanted to watch Caitlyn Jenner’s ful in this situation, I would suggest watched an episode of American is an inherently strange thing – the and this behaviour is rightfully interview and I agreed to watch is merely a way of distracting from Dad! in which Francine discovered need to mix something unusual condemned. Looking at feet and it with her out of curiosity. As we the serious conversation that needs a fetish for spanking which caused into a ‘normal’ relationship is con- being turned on is something, but watched the interview, what be- to be had. Jenner has made a very her husband Stan to disown her as a fusing. There is a lack of under- this is a step too far. came clear was neither of us had private aspect of her life public and sexual deviant. He then went on to standing surrounding kinks, even The generally suggested system any real understanding of what I think she has made an important discover his own kink, and realised from people who have them. It is is one that, between two consent- Caitlyn was going through. We step by opening up a dialogue. I that they are in fact a completely ing adults, whatever they choose to continually paused the footage to think this issue has been kept qui- natural thing. do should be fine, and I agree with take a moment to consider what et for too long and the only way to But this led me onto a train of “Some fetishes are, indis- this. The adult industry has always she was saying. This person, who achieve wider acceptance is by talk- thought – if sexual fetishes are a putably, dangerous – indeed, been popular, and this is in no small was born a man and looked like ing about the issue. natural thing, why do we as a socie- some people are turned on part due to people indulging their a man, actually felt like a woman. Taking history as our example, ty frown upon them so much? Why by danger fetishes – after all, why sell whips This concept was difficult for me to a century ago black rights would do we, like Stan, assume that any- and such if no-one wanted them? If understand as it was so far removed have been a far off thought for one indulging in sexual fetishism or a kink makes someone happy and from my own experience. many. Yet, individuals such as Rosa anything kinky is a deviant? beyond the realms of most people is essentially harmless, what right Parks, Malcolm X and Martin Lu- What is a fetish? It is defined as to understand how, for example, does anyone have to tell the person ther King started a dialogue which sexual excitement in response to an being urinated on or being treated that they are wrong in enjoying it? “Caitlyn has shown us led to the passing of a Civil Rights object, body part or scenario that like a baby is sexually exciting, so it Sure, we may not understand the that every individual has Act in 1968. No more were blacks is not typically sexual, take feet, for is judged as freakish, something to allure of a foot to a fetishist, but to a different way of being second rate citizens. example, although people are able be condemned as taboo. tell someone who does that they are themselves. As in the time of the black civil to fetishize anything. A kink is more Some fetishes are, indisputably, incorrect and a sexual deviant is to rights movement, this is an im- general, it is an unconventional dangerous – indeed, some people enforce an atmosphere of shame – portant opportunity to educate sexual practice or concept. Where are turned on by danger. Whereas a it is akin to picking on someone for But when Caitlyn spoke, she ourselves and embrace this im- fetishes and kinks come from has conventional sexual relation should their sexuality. didn’t ask for people to understand portant facet of humanity. Caitlyn been studied for many years – it be fairly safe (one would hope), Really, we live in a more enlight- what she was going through. All has shown us that every individual has been suggested that the body adding in a kink could add in an ened time, and it’s time we helped she wanted was for people to show has a different way of being them- started to evolve the foot fetish to element of actual danger, especial- people embrace who they are and her the respect she deserved as a selves. Just because somebody else protect itself in times of mass STD ly with kinks that involve violence, what they like – people need to rec- human being. Her words struck doesn’t conform to our view, it outbreak. Similarly, some people’s such as choking. ognise that kinks are part of them me, “All of us deserve the right to doesn’t make their way wrong. Just desire for group sex is supposedly It is also necessary to note that and not something to be ashamed be loved for who we are”. And what based on the biological desire to some kinks involve attraction to of. she said was true. spread their seed and reproduce as children, animals or the dead – obvi- » Photo: campcophotos / Flickr No matter what we do or don’t “60% of the transgender know about transgender issues, community have contemplated what we do know, is that Jenner is suicide...” a human being and that human be- ings deserve to be loved. Now that Food Review: Oscar’s Bistro Bruce is Caitlyn, it is our duty to different. This difference makes us show her the respect that she de- all unique and in our modern so- serves. ciety, we should celebrate the fact Sian Elvin on feeling French in Leamington Spa Of course transgender issues are that everyone is free to be who they tough for us to understand. For want to be. ’m not sure how well you know ble intimacy with your neighbours Of course, we had to see off the many of us, we don’t personally I don’t claim to understand the dusty back streets of Leam- while letting you keep your priva- meal with a classic French dessert know of any transgender individu- transgender issues. I doubt I ever ington, but considering I’ve cy if wanted. The tables next to us of crème brûlée - and a chocolate als. Indeed, current estimates sug- will. However, what is important is lived in the town for two years didn’t seem to mind though – two fudge cake – which again were a gest that just 0.02% of the popula- that we all show love, respect and I(quite far south, mind) and nev- couples seemed to be firm friends great portion size and in complete tion are transgender, or 1 in every support for all people. Whether er walked down Chandos Street is after a few glasses of wine. contrast to one another, with rich 5,000 people. Also, the transgender they are transgender, cisgender or pretty poor form, I think. I mean, The waiting staff were pleasant chocolate and light brûlée. As far as issue goes outside the safety of our of any other identity. If she wants there’s even an Argos round there and very attentive: from the res- prices go, they’re certainly heavier vocabulary. It does not fit in with to be called Caitlyn, then that’s a which I never knew existed. Who taurant owner, who was indeed than the normal student budget, our traditional gender vocabulary choice we should all be willing to would have thought it? “unashamedly French”, to the new with starters and desserts at the which are attached to preconceived support. Anyway, much more exciting- waiter who was quite nervous (but £6 mark and main meals around ideas of what is male and what is Connor ly than an Argos, down Chandos he was cute, so I’ll let him off). £17. As far as the real world goes, female. The issue leaves us in un- O’Shea Street there is also a small restau- And now to the menu. There’s that’s pretty good (a decent steak known territory, that we are too rant called Oscar’s tucked around a good selection of different meals for under £20? Come at me) so if afraid to enter. And so like a tourist » Photo: the corner. According to its Twit- to choose from, with seafood and a your parents suggest a graduation without a map, we follow the main- Alberto ter profile, the place is “unasham- variety of meats – although there’s treat, this might be your place. Se- stream and risk missing out on Frank / edly French”. Good start all round. not a lot of choice for vegetarians. riously, you won’t be able to resist something important. Flickr I like France. I like French things. For starters we shared the pate and the French charm of Oscar’s once This is not a helpful attitude. Especially French food. To get my- the salmon fishcakes with lemon you’ve been once. I’ll certainly be Our lack of support as a wider so- self in a French state of mind, I butter, which were typically French returning! ciety is damaging. A statistic from breezed into Oscar’s wearing some and very tasty, but not too large a the Guardian suggested 60% of the flash sunglasses. I remember think- portion size so we still had the ap- transgender community have ing the place was pretty dark, and petite for three courses. I went for Fancy winning contemplated suicide. I believe didn’t realise I hadn’t removed my the sautéed duck breast and my fel- yet another the only way to reverse this sta- glasses until after I’d ordered the low reviewer went for the mini rack fabulously free tistic is to start talking. I’m not a drinks (embarrassingly). The res- of lamb for the main course, both of meal? Tweet: @ statistician, but I’m pretty sure taurant lit up in all its French allure which were delicious, cooked per- BoarLifestyle and since Bruce became Caitlyn, the and I had a fantastic evening. fectly and very tender. Both were @Oscars_Bistro transgender issue has appeared Interestingly, the restaurant served with mixed vegetables and with who you’d in more tweets, popped up in looks tiny from the outside but is nicely seasoned potatoes. Oscar’s take along to be in more conversations and been really long when you walk inside clearly prides itself on presentation with a chance of reported in more publications it, like some kind of French tardis. too, because the meals looked in- winning! than ever before. If Caitlyn has The shape gives you a comforta- credible. successfully put transgender dis- Editor: Lucy Skoulding theboar.org 30 [email protected] 17 Twitter @BoarBooks BOOKS fb.com/groups/BoarBooks An Interview with Alice is still in Wonderland Simon Fairbanks Nick Buxey looks back at Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece on its 150th Anniversary ince being published, Lewis Carroll’s iconic Alice in Wonderland in 1951, a film sequel to the Alice movie in 2010. In trying Alice books have delighted children which blended both books into a trippy haze to make it darker than the original, director and adults alike. They’ve been adapted of colour and madness. Less well-known are Tim Burton unintentionally ruined the story countless times, giving them an indis- his live action Alice shorts, and uniqueness of the material, making it Sputable place in pop culture. pro- duced another generic young adult fantasy romp One of the first things that you notice that adds nothing to the legacy. The animat- about the Alice books are the nonsense po- ed original is far superior. ems. These are often written to be visual art, The same criticisms can be levelled at the as well as verbal. “Tale” from Alice’s adven- American McGee Alice game and its sequel. Sohini Kumar chats to author tures in Wonderland, is actually written in Mcgee makes the same faux-pas of attempt- Simon Fairbanks about his the shape of a mouse’s tail, bringing an ex- ing to create extra darkness by giving Alice tra level of sophistication to the story. When mental health problems and continuing her new collection of short stories, you combine this with the arresting imagery story. Although the idea is interesting, some- Breadcrumbs and situations Carroll builds for Alice, it’s not thing is lost when the Alice books are tied to hard to see why the books have become time- darker aesthetics. eafing through Simon Fairbanks’ less. Instead of being mired in Victoriana, the When Alice’s world is made forbidding Breadcrumbs, readers may find a adventures have transcended time. and dark, Wonderland loses its sense of won- chilling story about a monster in the Even the name has had an impressive leg- der, which makes it what it is by definition. cupboard, a comic flash fiction about acy – countless works of literature have used Since 2015 is the 150th Anniversary of these alienL visitors, or a rant-style poem about the “Alice in…” to describe the start of a journey books, it’s clear that people aren’t going to pains of Facebook. The aptly named col- that parodies Carroll’s. People have looked to leave the rabbit hole or step away from the lection contains 21 short stories and poems the future, the past, and even used the for- looking glass any time soon. And that’s great. which vary in genre, from horror and mys- mula as a means to satirise education and We need to show our kids fantasy in which tery to fairy tale and fantasy. I spoke to Simon government. Even now, literature is being throughout the 1920s they can relate to the protagonist. She may about the process of writing and publishing extracted from Carroll’s original books. The with Ub Iwerks. Betty Boop took a trip down not be a princess, but Alice finds her own this collection. latest offering, Alice Through the Quantum the rabbit hole, as did the Care Bears. Carol way, and that’s a great message for the young “Breadcrumbs came about quite naturally,” Glass, was published as recently as 2013. Channing even famously took a turn as the at heart of any age. he explains. He started writing short stories People have been just as eager to mine the White Queen in the 1985 television movie. in 2011, as part of the Birmingham Writers’ rich vein that is the Alice books in other me- But not all adaptations have been impres- Group. Three years later, he had more than diums. Walt Disney famously produced the sive. Disney decided to produce a live-action » photo: commons.wikimedia.org twenty stories he wanted to publish. “Most- ly, I just want the stories to be read and en- joyed… I hope people like them!” Because of publishers’ general lack of interest in short story collections, Simon self-published his Controversial Characters book. Simon talked about the challenges of com- ing up with a title and cover to encompass Fitzgerald’s Daisy Buchanan: victim of her situation or selfish, greedy and shallow? the individual elements of such a diverse col- lection. “I chose Breadcrumbs because it was Pro-Daisy - Emily Nabney Anti-Daisy - Ellie Campbell fairly neutral, whilst subtly serving as a refer- ence to Hansel and Gretel.” he object of Gatsby’s desire, Daisy aisy Buchanan epitomizes every- According to Simon, many readers enjoy Buchannan, is arguably the most thing negative about the American his horror flash fiction ‘Munchkin,’ because loathed of Fitzgerald’s characters. Dream, the notion on which The of the presence of horror in a familiar set- Whenever The Great Gatsby is Great Gatsby is based. She’s mate- ting. But that is not all. “Fans of my novel, Tbrought up, it’s obligatory for someone to rialistic,D superficial, and whimsical. The Sheriff, enjoy ‘Little Girl Lost’ because it rant about what a bitch she is. The way she treats Gatsby is saddening, features the same hero”. However, this attitude makes no sense. as she indecisively flits between him and her Another memorable quality of Bread- The Great Gatsby is a novel peopled with husband (who she also knows is cheating on crumbs is the recurrence of unexpected unlikeable characters - Tom Buchannan, her). twists. “Twist endings are my favourite tech- the over privileged and potentially abusive Daisy’s highly vapid and superficial nature nique,” says Simon. “As a reader, I loved be- spouse, Jay Gatsby, the underhand bootleg- lacks substance, making it simply impossible ing surprised myself. When I was young, the ger with a sky-high temper and Nick, a rag- for readers to like, or root for, her character. endings of the first four Harry Potter books ing hypocrite. Yet Daisy is apparently worse It is true that her weeping over Gatsby’s shirts blew my mind!” than all of them. could be construed as symbolising the emo- Would Simon want to change anything if Whilst I don’t deny that Daisy is spoilt, it tion she feels at being reunited with her long he could publish this collection again? “I re- frustrates me that people believe all the evils lost lover, but the ridiculousness of her crying gret not writing a foreword to introduce the in the novel are caused by her. It’s important over a pile of shirts dampens this meaning. collection,” he confesses. “Looking back, I to remember that Daisy didn’t ask for any of Of course anyone would be in shock after wish I had written a page or two, just to ease this. She didn’t ask to be the object of Gats- accidentally killing someone, but to allow the reader in.” by’s desire and she certainly didn’t ask him to someone you supposedly love to take the However, Simon has concluded the col- spend years creating an opulent lifestyle for blame? That’s just amoral and inexcusable. lection with an afterword which details the her benefit. What’s more is that she does not go to Gats- inspiration behind each of the pieces. His ad- Daisy’s absence from Gatsby’s funeral is by’s funeral which, to this day, I find infuriat- vice for aspiring authors is to simply remem- cold, but, if you put yourself into her posi- ing. ber to write. “Don’t get distracted by tweeting tion, it’s understandable. At best, Tom is a However, the point, and the beauty, of Dai- or blogging or reading, although I am guilty philandering bully, and at worst he’s abusive sy’s character is that you aren’t meant to like of all three,” he says. “Simply lock yourself (remember his treatment of Myrtle). Daisy is her. The fact that she is an unlikable charac- away and write.” He also recommends join- smart enough to know that in a world where ter adds to the tragedy of the novel. Our dear ing a writers’ group and starting with short men still have the upper hand, the best thing Gatsby waited and pined for his beloved for stories, which allows you to gradually build for a woman to be is a “beautiful little fool”, so long, but she just simply wasn’t worth it. confidence. “Trying to write a full novel be- so that is how she behaves. fore you learn the craft of story-telling can be Ultimately, I believe the reason people dis- “Daisy is smart enough to crushing. It is like running a marathon with- like Daisy is because she refuses to follow the know that in a world where out spending any time on a treadmill. Short script Gatsby has created for her. She doesn’t stories are your treadmill.” have the luxury of reinventing herself. men still have the upper Do you think Daisy is Simon is currently working on the sequel You may not like her choices, but you have hand, the best thing for a the most deplorable to his first novel, The Sheriff. Alongside this, to be pretty hard-hearted to view her as criti- woman to be is a “beauti- character of the novel? he continues to write short stories, meaning cally as Nick Carraway does. ful little fool”, so that is how Tweet us @BoarBooks another collection may be in the works. she behaves” » photo: Simon Fairbanks / Facebook theboar.org 30 Sponsored by: Editor: Sophie Dudhill 18 [email protected] Twitter @BoarArts ARTS fb.com/groups/BoarArts WSAF 2015: The Boar’s best bits A guide of the most promising events this year at the biggest student arts festival in Europe

Warwick RAG very own take on performance, showing stu- Warwick Pole Showcase tors were blown away by the talent last year Piazza Big Screen dents the highlights of this week. This is an 22 June, 2pm and the sheer amount of strength and beauty Jessica Jackson speaks to Farrah Burke opportunity to celebrate not only RAG as a SU Atrium that goes into choreographing a pole dancing from Warwick RAG charity, but also the university community Jessica Jackson speaks to dancer Lara sequence. whose participation, enthusiasm and sense Stojkiw How do you envision pole dancing? Do nce a year one an event like no oth- of spontaneous adventure drove the success you see it as a sport? Do you see it as a dance er takes place on campus, unleash- of RAG Week. You watched Warwick RAG his is going to be exactly what is says form? Or have you always thought of it as ing mayhem onto unsuspecting make fools of themselves for charity, but now on the tin, a showcase of all the best a female activity, or not thought about it at student audiences. During RAG they would like to thank you for being the talent from Warwick Pole. It will all? The Warwick Pole Showcase wants to WeekO Last year a record-breaking £4,700 was spectated: the deliverees, the lap-danced and include an intriguing selection of change people’s perception of pole dancing raised for Teenage Cancer Trust, namely by the gnomed. The highlights of RAG Week Tboth solo and group routines, with perfor- and inspire people from a wider range of delivering anything from red roses to animal 2014 will be played on the big screen in the mances from across the spectrum from be- backgrounds to try physical art forms such lap dances to students and staff alike. RAG Piazza throughout the festival. ginner performances to their most advanced as pole dance, acrobalance and other aerial week created an exciting opportunity for the Warwick RAG are also looking for socie- dancers. The Warwick Pole Showcase will arts. So if you’ve always wondered what the realms of charity and performance to inter- ties to collaborate with for next year’s RAG demonstrate the variety of forms of modern society does, the Warwick Pole Showcase twine. Week, if you or your society are interested, pole dance, from contemporary Pole Art to should be top on your WSAF itinerary. I will Now, as we approach the university’s ac- please email them at [email protected]. the athletic dynamism of Pole Sport. This certainly be there again for what promises to claimed WSAF, Warwick RAG share their showcase is not one to be missed as specta- be a visually exciting performance. MTW: Toy Story Musical a child. However there will be some more “mature” themes to give the show added in- 25 June, 12-2pm terest. Fiona Adu revealed that the characters SU atrium end up in relationships that differ noticeably Matt Hearn interviews director Fiona Adu from the films. Expect to see well-known hits from En- he show is set after the events that chanted, High School Musical, Wicked and take place in the first Toy Story film, West Side Story, as well as the classic “You’ve commencing with Sid, the vicious Got a Friend in Me” from the original Toy kid who loves to torment his toys, Story soundtrack. Treturning from a Juvenile Detention Centre. I urge anyone on campus to see the Toy Elements of story lines from the other two Story Musical. If you do, you will have the films will also come into play in the show, in privilege of seeing a great film turned into a which there will be ‘three plots at the same modern musical including some really fan- time that are resolved in the last scene’. tastic songs from the best musicals. And all In my experience people are more than performed, I expect, by yet another flawless happy to indulge in the sense of nostalgia MTW cast. What’s not to like? that accompanies stories they once loved as » We can also expect the return of Warwick Brass at this years festival photo: WSAF Opera Warwick Frida Kahlo: Viva la Vida against the hypocrisy of recent interpreta- Magic Flute: 21 June 2.30pm, Ensemble of you that are less serious about the art of 24 June 10am -1pm tions of her politics and life, which distorts Room Opera, as it features the diva sopranos, pro- Copper Rooms 2 the very mass culture Kahlo refuted, the play Scenes and Skits: 22 June 10am, SU Atrium miscuous mezzos and the self-indulgent and Helene Kleih interviews director Max hopes to reaffirm the true essence of Kahlo’s Jessica Jackson interviews Opera Warwick’s misogynistic tenors. Kennedy militant spirit and show us just how relevant Fraser Simpson This is basically Opera Warwick mock- she still is in our current society. ing themselves, so definitely not one to be n adaptation of the Mexican play With musical intervals of Spanish song, a his year Opera Warwick are putting missed. written by Humberto Robles, Frida Mexican feast of food, and day of the dead together a total of 4 shows. Opera Warwick will also offer a number Kahlo: Viva La Vida charts the tu- face painting, people of all ages will be able First up is The Magic Flute (in 20 of workshops for those interested in discov- multuous life of Frida Kahlo – her to engage with both Mexican culture and minutes or less). The Magic Flute is ering Opera. This year they are offering a vo- Aart, politics and love life. Yet more engaging Kahlo’s life. The project promotes the very Ta very well-known opera by Mozart, usually cal masterclass workshop for those hoping to than just ‘one long monologue’, her personal- student creativity of WSAF, providing an four hours in length but this 20 minute develop their vocal technique. ity has been divided into 5 different sections interactive fusion of original content from verson will showcase the ‘best bangers’ from This workshop is open to all, but targeted played by various actresses to show ‘just how students such as paintings, poems, essays and the show. The shorter running time allows towards those interested in classical singing much there is to this one woman, who was music installations. So regardless of whether you to enjoy the beautiful music without the and opera. Another workshop which will essentially an extraordinary character.’ or not theatre is your thing, there will be lengthy prologue. help a number of budding Opera enthusiasts The play transcends the singular represen- plenty to get your creative juices flowing. It will be exciting to see the return of the develop their skills will be the musical direc- tation of Kahlo as the ‘bed ridden bus crash Max Kennedy stated, rather than having famous Scenes and Skits (mark II) to this tion workshop, targeted at budding musical victim’ who endured horrific psychologi- ‘pre-conceived ideas of what the shows going year. Scenes and Skits provides us with a directors who are looking to develop their cal and physical pain. Instead it attempts to to be about,’ the audience should expect to be hilarious take on all the best and worst ste- skills further. explore the wider culture of Mexico and the ‘physically following Kahlo’s story around the reotypes of Opera. 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The Boar’s Summer Preview Our writers preview the summer’s most exciting films » Chris Pratt in Jurassic World (Left), Bill Hader and Amy Schumer in Trainwreck (Right) photos: UPI Media Jurassic World Inside Out Trainwreck Other Summer teven Spielberg’s Jurrasic Park (1993) ete Doctor, best known for his direc- ollowing the darkly comic Funny is one of those films that I can watch tion of Monsters Inc. (2001) and Up People (2009) and the brilliantly writ- repeatedly – every instalment in the (2009), has a nearly flawless record ten relationship ‘dramedy’, This is Releases franchise is brilliant. Now, following when it comes to making audiences 40 (2012), Judd Apatow is making a Sa wait of 22 years, the dinosaurs are back on Pof all ages bawl their eyes out in the cinema. Fwelcome return to multiplexes this summer, June our screens! Jurassic World will take us back His newest film as director, Inside Out, seems helming Trainwreck, the story of a young to Isla Nublar, where the franchise started. unlikely to break this streak. woman with severe commitment issues. Apa- Mr. Holmes (19th June) A new dinosaur theme park has been set up The film explores an area previously un- tow seems to be outside of his comfort zone Ian McKellen stars in this adaptation of the on the island, and this time it looks like it’s touched by Pixar - the human consciousness. in numerous ways with this film, not utilising Sherlock Holmes myth, the titular Mr. Hol- working, until the park’s geneticists decide More specifically, the narrative mostly takes any of his regular collaborators (Paul Rudd, mes now well into retirement and struggling to create a new hybrid dinosaur, the Indom- place in the mind of an 11 year old, moving Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann) and being the first inus rex; apparently learning nothing from from the Midwest to San Francisco as a result film he’s directing in which he hasn’t written with the deterioration of his brilliant mind. the original’s mistakes. After it escapes, Ve- of her father’s new job; with each conflicting the screenplay. Apatow always works best Think Amour meets Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock lociraptor expert Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) emotion appearing as an animated character. when he aims for something genuine and Holmes. sets out to hunt her down. It’s a formula Coming off Pixar’s first year without a film emotional rather than simply funny; his abili- we’ve seen before, but it worked for the first release since 2005, Inside Out will be worth ty to balance both of these elements led to his July three films! the wait. Following a slew of enjoyable but most successful film yet, Knocked Up (2007). This is bound to be a summer hit, with ultimately irrelevant sequels, the company However, being a big fan of his recent ef- Terminator Genisys (2nd July) all the jaw-dropping spectacle we’ve come seem to be returning from a slump that began forts, particularly the highly underrated Peculiar approach to spelling aside, this re- to expect from the franchise, now coupled as far back as 2010. Boasting an outstanding Funny People, I was sceptical after seeing the boot/sequel/mutant hybrid of the Terminator with Chris Pratt’s endearing acting; making voice cast (Amy Poehler, Bill Hader and Kyle first trailers for Trainwreck, fearing a step franchise promises a new twist on the classic him a fan favourite in both Parks and Rec- MacLachlan all included), rave reviews from backwards for the director, over well-trodden Terminator story, featuring Game of Thrones’ reation (2009-15) and Guardians of the Gal- Cannes, and the Pixar promise of all-ages fun comedic ground. axy (2014). There’s no risk of Jurassic World and pathos, Inside Out may be Pixar’s come- Always a director to delight and surprise Emilia Clarke and Arnie’s return to the fran- failing to live up to its predecessors as there back, and the start of a new era of animated audiences, Apatow’s Trainwreck will most chise. is still something inherently entertaining masterpieces. (Released - July 24) likely be one of the best comedies of the year. about people running away from dinosaurs; (Released - August 14) Ted 2 (10th July) after 22 years, it never gets old. (Released - Seth MacFarlane returns as the foul-mouthed June 11) Carmella Lowkiss Kambole Campbell Tom Hemingway teddy bear in this summer comedy – expect bad language, drug use, and Amanda Sey- fried partaking in both. Don’t take the kids. “Blood, sweat and tears”: Mad Max : Fury Road Ant-Man (17th July) After Edgar Wright’s very public departure Luke Whitticase reviews George Miller’s post-apocalyptic ‘magnum opus’ from the project it’s easy to be sceptical about henever a film is reported to be scramble for their lives at every given minute. keeps you in fear for the heroes’ wellbeing, Marvel’s Ant Man. However, unique visuals undergoing production woes, This is mostly down to a sparse screenplay with pain felt in every brutal hit taken. All of and Paul Rudd’s trademark charm may yet delays and re-writes, then one that sees many characters speaking as rarely this is shot and edited to perfection in a glori- save the film from mediocrity (See Thor: The can be forgiven for assuming as the hero himself and acting on impulse to ous widescreen frame that utilises every facet Dark World) Wthe worst. But now, against all odds, it ap- of the screen, replicating pears that Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) many of the same filmmak- has returned with a vengeance to re-establish ing methods of the original August the genre he helped to build. We find Max films. But Miller is never Fantastic Four (6th August) right where we left him; only some alarming one to neglect the fun as the Josh Trank helms a ‘realistic, grounded’ ad- metamorphosis has taken hold of the waste- humour is balance wonder- aptation of the Marvel family – a family filled land and its inhabitants. The franchise title fully with the ridiculous- has never felt more terrifyingly fitting, as in ness of the tone, and even with people who can stretch their body, an its 30 year absence from the screen, Miller’s some of the more twisted invisible woman, a flaming guy and a rock universe has gone completely stark raving elements of dark comedy man. This should go well. mad. that divulge in humanities Fury Road acts more as a spiritual succes- squalid strangeness only el- Pixels (14 August) sor to The Road Warrior in sense of struc- evates the absurdity of it all. ture, execution and elemental requirement. Overall, this is George Adam Sandler’s latest ‘comedy’ has a surpris- The narrow plot functions merely as the Miller’s magnum opus; a ingly strong premise. As long as it surpasses framework for a chase that dominates nearly lunatic’s masterpiece. With Jack and Jill, Sandler will probably consider the entire running time. In any other picture a unique approach to de- it a success. this might be considered a weakness, but a » photo: Jasin Boland, Warner Brothers Pictures Publicity sign, solid characterisation, Kambole Campbell & Tom Hemingway thicker plot would only add weight to the convey motivation. raucous performances and an outstanding speed that this machine moves at. Relent- The scale is monstrous and awe-inspiring presentation to its action sequences, this less is the only word to describe the pace as it as we are treated to sights of choreographed homecoming venture has not only exceeded wastes no time in establishing its main play- practical stunts and vehicular carnage the expectation but has laid a new benchmark in What are you excited to see ers and setting with great ease and precision. likes of which cinema has never seen before. action cinema history as both the best instal- this summer? Any qualms concerning reasonable judge- The strain of blood, sweat and tears is felt with ment of the franchise to date, and one of the Tweet: @BoarFilm ment are thrown to the wind as the characters every second through a sustained peril that finest action blockbusters of the decade. Editors: Kambole Campbell & theboar.org 30 Carmella Lowkis 21FILM & TV Boar Civil War: Marvel Films vs Marvel TV Eight Boar Film and Boar TV writers go head-to-head in a special collaborative feature Daredevil Agent Carter psychological battle between kill- aptain America gave us just a ing and not killing; secrets and love glimpse into the gender-based affairs at the corner of every road; struggles of a certain Peggy Carter, disposable little villains each week: who wins over the aforementioned Ais that what you were expecting? Well, you Csuperhero, not simply through being attrac- were wrong. Daredevil is far better than that. tive, smart, and kind, but also through her sheer determination of will. In Marvel’s television series, Agent Carter, “Forget small talks merely Peggy manages to work not just as a spy for a constructed to entertain you secret organisation, but also as a representa- until the next fight. In four words: tive of women in the typical 1940’s American this is serious drama.” workplace. The series, while partly focusing on the » Marvel’s mightiest heroes (top) and Rocket the Raccoon (bottom) photos: Disney, Mar- legacy of Steve Rogers’ sacrifice, also portrays vel, and Sky (), Flickr / BagoGames (bottom) Daredevil tells the story of two men: Dare- her entertaining and emotionally-charged devil, an angry masked man beating down relationships with Jarvis, Angie Martinelli, Avengers Assemble Guardians of the Galaxy criminals at night; and his alter ego, Matt and her fellow agents. Its serialised structure Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer try- means we get to see her slow, difficult process t’s a given that Marvel’s main squad de- ith pretty much all of the major ing to break through with his friends. of grieving even while she beats up bad guys. serve to open the debate. Not only did Marvel characters already on Despite the fact that even Joss Whedon And, most importantly, we see how she even- this blockbuster movie bring together the screen (whether it was at thought Daredevil would work better as a tually reconciles with her loss. all the heavy-hitting characters which other studios or Marvel’s own film, Drew Goddard proved him wrong. Net- MarvelI spent four years fleshing out in stand- Wcinematic universe), it was time to start dig- flix’s show includes deep rooted character alone movies, but it was the pinnacle of this ging through the C-List character reserves development, uses its low budget to create a “Peggy manages to work not cinematic build up and ‘phase one’ of Marvel for new material. A man-child stuck in the resonating, gritty, and obsessive cinematog- just as a spy, but also as a repre- Studio’s plans to dominate the box office. 80s. A humourless WWE wrestler. A bossy raphy, but – more importantly – it finally cre- sentative of women” Joss Whedon’s writing and directing im- assassin. A talking racoon and a tree. None of ates a hero who lives within the same sick city bues the characters with equal humanity and these characters should work as leading char- he wants to protect. humour; the FX and aesthetics doing justice acters, and yet Star Lord, Drax the Destroyer, Forget cinematic self-explana- to the action required of a superhero film, Rocket Racoon, Groot, and Gamora are now tory flashbacks, and small talks We have all heard her work that you just wouldn’t get in television. some of the most popular Marvel characters. merely constructed to enter- with S.H.I.E.L.D. in the films, Not only was Avengers Assemble setting Guardians of the Galaxy ties together the tain you until the next fight. but the series takes the time up the future of Marvel in cinema, but in TV very best of the Marvel promise, but changes In four words: this is seri- to show us just how valu- as well. It was Avengers that birthed Mar- it up by adding an edgy sense of humour, ous drama. able Peggy Carter is. vel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., giving a look at space opera, and a punky all or nothing aes- Patrick Sambiasi Christine Wong the inner operations of espionage organiza- thetic. The result is not only Marvel’s most tion S.H.I.E.L.D., – Agent Coulson’s death original film to date, but probably their best even setting up a major plot-arc of Agents of too. It all comes down to James Gunn’s bril- uperheroes are S.H.I.E.L.D. liant writing and directing and Chris Pratt’s Agents of boring. Who cares With a cacophony of Easter-eggs zero-to-hero lead charismatic per- S.H.I.E.L.D. about muscular and clues as to what to expect in formance. Marvel took a chance Americans beating future productions, Avengers on two unknowns and took up badS guys, and causing bil- Assemble was when Marvel faith in their innate story- arvel’s Agents of lions of dollars’ worth of prop- Studios truly established telling abilities. The result: S.H.I.E.L.D. operated erty damage in the process? its place on the big screen. overnight movie magic. as a formulaic procedural What’s not boring, are the ordinary Lauren Nwenwu Andrew Sztehlo drama for much of its first sea- people behind the superheroes: the Peggy son.M Its second season, however, saw it em- Carters and the Matt Murdocks. brace the fantastical elements of its superhero Marvel’s films are too showy. They know t’s difficult to argue, universe, with the introduction of the Inhu- they only have ninety minutes or so to win Captain both as a fan of Mar- mans. over an audience, so they cram it full of America: The vel’s TV shows and Significantly, this development came al- punches and explosions. I spent roughly Winter Soldier considering comic most four years before Marvel’s big-screen seventy percent of Age of Ultron with no (2014) booksI as an ongoing, serial adaptation hit the theaters. Instead of merely idea about what was happening, as various narrative, that Marvel’s place feeding off the wider reverberations of the objects were decimated. The other thirty is absolutely, solely on film. Marvel Cinematic Universe, S.H.I.E.L.D. had percent, which I enjoyed, was the domestic ast year saw one of the best Daredevil was great, and the up- now begun to affect its own changes. stuff. I want to hear about Natasha’s past, to received superhero films; Captain coming Netflix series show promise, but with see Hawkeye’s house. Don’t ruin it by blowing America: The Winter Soldier. Direct- the the studio well into Phase 2 of its plan to things up! ed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, dominate the box office now and forever, “This intertextuality suits The joy of TV shows is that they’re a whole thisL sequel saw captain Steve Rogers (Chris Marvel Studios’ immediate future lies on the television best” lot longer. TV encourages exploration; it en- Evans) teaming up with Black Widow (Scar- silver screen. Marvel Studios’ mastermind courages the slow-build and the world-build- lett Johansson) against the Captain’s very own Kevin Feige has assimilated an exciting range ing which make a work of fiction successful. best friend Becky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). of creatives into the Marvel machine. In the meantime, Avengers: Age of Ultron Marvel are able to stop worrying about in- A visually powerful superhero film with The films are special in the same way that has proven something of a failure. Con- stant titillation in their series. Special effects much more relevant content, the plot focuses the old team-up books were special – they’re strained by the relative succinctness of its give way to character development and back- on political issues such as national security an event, and now thanks to the popularity of form, its characters engaged exclusively with story. Boring superheroes give way to fasci- and the surveillance state. the films the world of comic books has been each other, and not the real world. nating, ordinary people. To top it all off, it was the first of the com- opened up to a whole new audience. Because of this, later films and television Carmella Lowkis ic book adaptations to show Black Widow The manic sci-fi of Guardians of the Gal- series were left to explore the greater rami- as more than just the femme fatale of the axy, the jaw dropping action of Captain fications of their actions. This intertextuality Avengers. America: The Winter Soldier, and the simple suits television best, however, as a medium Its success was also owed to the fact that ‘comic bookiness’ of Whedon’s Avengers films that finds success in accumulation and time. Want to give your it was a movie and not a TV series – the 136 are proof that Marvel has hit most of its high- S.H.I.E.L.D. forms the vital connective tissue opinion? minutes covered all the necessary plot, ac- est notes. Sure, crime fighting lawyers are in- between these properties, both preempting Write for TV or Film tion and visual effects while ending it on the teresting but it’s hard to top productions with and expanding upon larger events. by getting in touch on right note, and not allowing it to be stretched an A-List cast and crew and a practically un- thin in the way a TV show (such as Agents of limited budget, shown on giant screens. Lewis Reynolds our Facebook groups S.H.I.E.L.D.) would have. Kambole Campbell Boar TV and Boar Film Alexandra Arsene » Agent Carter (top) photos: Flickr / Disney Editor: Carmella Lowkis theboar.org 30 [email protected] 22 Twitter @BoarTelevision TV fb.com/groups/BoarTV

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Boar TV brings you the top five TV shows to be watching this summer: Television’s summer holiday hotspots 1. Great British Bake Off Season 6 / BBC One GBBO will be returning for its sixth season Which location from the small screen would you choose as your ideal getaway? this August, with all-new contestants and all-new baking. Paul Hollywood says they’ll » This beautiful Dornish coastline from Game of Thrones would make for a perfect seaside retreat photo: HBO and Sky be going ‘back to basics’ this year, so maybe some of the bakes will actually be achievable re you thinking of taking a vacation y top holiday destination this f there’s one thing that Game of Thrones’ in a student kitchen, for once! to the land of TV this summer? year is Beacon Hills, the fiction- Westeros has got going for it as a holiday My recommendation would be the al town that provides a backdrop destination, it’s variety; whatever your 2. Humans / Channel 4 town of Pawnee. The seventh larg- for MTV’s Teen Wolf. taste in climate, it’s on offer here. Channel 4’s new sci-fi series began airing on Aest city in Indiana, the setting of Parks and MFor starters, the town and surrounding IFor those after a spot of sun, there’s the June 14, and it’s looking good so far! In the Recreation is an incredible universe, home to forest are a great location for both afternoon Costa del Sol of the Seven Kingdoms: Dorne. series’ universe, the must-have gadget for any interesting people and fascinating places. strolls, and finding dead bodies alike. Once you look past the various royals plot- household is a ‘Synth’ – a super-intelligent, Founded in May 1817 by the Reverend Lu- The weather is mostly pleasant, and there’s ting war, the Dornish party scene is pretty human-looking robot. But just how different ther Howell, who came from Terre Haute on plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained, in- strong. Just treat it like a Westerosi Ibiza! are these robots to their human owners? an ox, the town of Pawnee has a rich history cluding werewolves, werefoxes, and werecoy- Elsewhere, who needs the Lake District like no other – from its incredible array of otes. (It seems like with every season, there’s a when you’ve got the pastures of the River- 3. Fear the Walking Dead / AMC Global historic atrocities to the time in the 70s when new werecreature!) These werecreatures also lands for a scenic boating holiday? If you look A spin-off series of AMC’s ever-popular The it was briefly taken over by a cult, Pawnee have the good habit of turning into very at- closely, you can even see some trees which Walking Dead is set to appear on our screens would appeal to any history buff. tractive humans, who – in typical MTV fash- haven’t been completely destroyed by war- some time this summer. This will be set in Not that this is its sole strength, however: ion – like to remove their clothes a lot, which fare! Downsides here include potential raids Los Angeles, and will follow an all-new col- anyone who watches the show cannot fail to is always a bonus. by Lannister forces, and the extortionate tolls lection of characters as they battle through be struck by how picturesque the place is. When you aren’t get mauled by the latest you’re going to have to pay if you want to get the zombie apocalypse. The town is pleasant enough to look at, but Big Bad, there are plenty of fun activities in past the Frey’s river crossing, but, hey, what’s the parks (perhaps unsurprisingly) are things Beacon Hills. There’s an ice rink to skate on, a holiday without some overpricing? 4. I Am Cait / E! of beauty. high school lacrosse games to cheer at, and For an alternative to the cliché summer lo- Following her public coming out as a Any good town is also the sum of its people an inordinate number of abandoned build- cale, there’s always a mini-break to the bleak transgender woman, Caitlyn Jenner will be and, in Pawnee, you find a government and a ings to explore. wilderness of the Wall. After all, nothing releasing an eight-part docuseries from July local population that care deeply about their If you’re lucky, you might be invited to one screams ‘romance’ like a ride to the top of a 26, chronicling her transition. We’ve all seen town. They are always working and fighting of Lydia Martin’s (Holland Roden) infamous mountainous block of ice in a rickety wood- the story in the tabloids, but this series will each other to make the town as good as it can parties. Somebody will probably die, but en cage. be Caitlyn’s chance to tell the story from her be, as can be seen in some of the town’s an- what’s a party without a little risk? It’s not all about the scenery in Westeros, perspective. nual functions. The Harvest Festival, which While the town might be dangerous, at either. There’s always the option of a King’s spreads across the entire town, is the prime least you can rest safe in the knowledge that Landing city break. Admittedly, in its current 5. Wimbledon / BBC1 and BBC2 example. Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) is undoubtedly state it’s more likely to be a religious retreat It wouldn’t be British summertime without I could extol the virtues of Pawnee for doing his best to protect you. There aren’t than a place to hit the clubs, but if you’re all Wimbledon. The first broadcast of this year’s hours on end, but all you really need to know many holiday locations which are guarded by about that peaceful contemplation, this is the tournament will be on June 27, so get your is that it’s home to JJ’s Diner and its world- somebody with a heart so pure and biceps so place for you. Relax to the sounds of local strawberries and cream at the ready! famous waffles – what more could you want? well-defined. tavern brawls, and know that you are experi- encing real culture. » Photo: US CPSC / Flickr Reece Goodall Carmella Lowkis Callum McManus The Story of Children’s Television from 1946 to Today Reece Goodall visits the newest exhibition at The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry f you grew up without watching any chil- Gordon the Gopher, clad in the leather petry. Again, these were reinforced with (although also slightly annoyed at having the dren’s TV, your childhood was clearly jacket that Adam Ant had given props, so we got to see Anthea theme to Tots TV running around my head). deprived. The sheer variety and, in most to him. Turner’s model of Tracy Is- I think the experience it is summed up best cases, incredible quality of children’s TV The history aspect land, something a fellow by the end of the exhibition, which encour- showsI was responsible for shaping the minds was nice, and then, observer remembered ages you to write down your favourite TV and souls of many kids nationwide. towards the later making. show or character. A quick glance showed So, when I heard about ‘The Story of Chil- years of the ex- Round the cor- the plethora of ages getting involved, and it dren’s Television from 1946 to Today,’ an hibition, I got ner, there was a really speaks for the appeal that children’s TV exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery and my chance to special section holds. Museum in Coventry (in partnership with feel nostalgic. on Ragdoll As I walked around, I saw old ladies get- Warwick’s very own Film and Television Clips from Productions, ting as excited as the young children were, Studies Department), I was very excited to SMTV, for a company whether it was in reaction to The Woodentops attend. example, located in or to Mr Bloom’s Nursery. I was greeted first by a wall of catchphras- made me to Stratford- If you have the chance (and you’ve got un- es, where visitors are meant to see if they feel like a upon-Avon til mid-September, so I’m sure you can find can match them to the right show, and then child again that produc- the chance), I really recommend you go – if moved into the main exhibition. (and also es many kid’s you ever had a childhood, you won’t be dis- Around the walls, you could follow the to marvel at shows. This appointed! development of children’s television from the how vividly I had a number 40s to the present day. It was split into six eras remembered of interesting – the early BBC, the introductions of ITV some of these props, includ- Want to write for the and BBC2, and so on – and each section had shows with a bit ing Brum, and TV section? Join our a TV showing a number of clips, adorned of prompting). the whole family of Facebook group ‘Boar with a number of props and collectibles. After that, I took a Teletubbies (and some TV’ and read more The early BBC section showed us Muffin look at some of the more Tubby Toast, which is articles at theboar.org/ the Mule, with the actual Muffin stood in a focused stands in the mid- much bigger than you’d im- glass case, looking on next to it. A similar dle – a closer examination of Blue agine). I never realised this com- TV thing was achieved later on with Going Live!’s Peter, dramas, and the evolution of pup- pany was local, and I was really captivated Photo: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum 26 Editors: Stephen Paul and Jess Masontheboar.org [email protected] 23 Twitter @BoarMusic MUSIC fb.com/groups/BoarMusic Albums Muse Drones 

As a self-proclaimed ‘concept record’, Drones bolsters Muse into po- litical commentary with the literary clumsiness of a sixth-former studying Orwell. Yet painfully, it flirts with being some- thing brilliant. The notions we associate with a ‘classic’ Muse record: the heavy-riffs, falsetto melodies and prog-rock time signa- tures — are largely present. But such prom- ises of a ‘return to form’ seem redundant when the album lacks depth. The lyricism is inexcusably poor, the vocal production is crass and it becomes something of a parody of their former selves. It may well be on the Strong bets for cusp of something interesting, but it serves to expose a band who have lost their way. Ollie Ship The Vaccines the best festival sets English Graffiti  Demonstrating a shift from the simple gui- » This is what the Summer Party could have been photo: Wikipedia / Patrick Gallenmüller tar-driven riffs of the band’s debut towards ooking to fill the void left by the into the headline spot. Rising from the ash- experimental indie elec- axing of Warwick’s Summer Par- Idlewild es with the full line-up from their Rumours tronica; English Graffiti ty? There’s a whole mix of festivals 2000 Trees, 9-11 July glory days, this return of the Mac will re- may go on to be the first that’ll happily take that space. Here’s The newly-reformed and criminally un- mind the nation where its penchant for step in a new, exciting di- Lsome of the sets that Boar Music’s writers derrated indie giants are set to sub-headline rock-pop came from. A testament to their rection for the band. But it fails to reach the are anticipating most. [the equally overlooked] 2000 Trees in July. legacy, Mac staples often appear in the rep- emotional highs from their debut album, nor Boasting creative re-workings of their noisy- ertoire of acts such as HAIM and Florence the indie rock anthems of its successor. Call Moulettes punk youth with the folkier overtones of 2015’s + the Machine, but you’d best believe that it their Humbug or The Unforgettable Fire. Beautiful Days, 21-23 August Everything Ever Written, this is not a band when the chugging riff of ‘The Chain’ rings This is The Vaccines stepping out of their Beautiful Days festival in Devon this afraid to play the ‘hits’, nor one that is stuck out at Seaclose Park, it’ll be the real deal. comfort zone, creating a consistent and en- year, and they are certainly a band not to be in the past. Combined with idyllic Glouces- Adam Davey joyable work with its own defining identity. missed. Their unique, imaginative style is tershire scenery and surprisingly reasonable Tom Hemingway hard to define due to the array of slick instru- pints, 2000 Trees sets the perfect backdrop for There’s no reason to doubt that this mentation from bassoons to handclapping, melodic indie from yesteryear and beyond. will be one of the greatest and most Young Thug all performed with stunning musicianship. Besides, is there a better summer anthem important sets in pop music history. Barter 6  On stage, the tight female harmonies and than ‘You Held The World In Your Arms’? clever compositions captivate audiences as Ollie Ship Barter 6 continues they become enthralled by the quirky and in Young Thug’s famil- cheerful, yet sometimes dark, narrative lyrics. iar style of high-pitched The Moulettes are a treat to watch and listen Kanye West flows and outlandish to, particularly in a festival environment like This return of the Mac will remind the Glastonbury, 24-28 June ad-libs but soon loses the diverse and folk-filled Beautiful Days. nation where its penchant for rock- Yeezy will, just as Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Me- direction. Where Thug Be sure to catch them in Leamington when pop came from. tallica did before him, defy the doubters, typically follows an over- they play The Assembly on 1st November! prove the pontificators wrong, and storm arching theme; the extent Molly Russell the Pyramid like a crusading Howard Carter. to which he sticks to one varies greatly. In fact, There’s no reason to doubt that this the only cohesive element on the record is Ryan Adams Alabama Shakes will be one of the greatest and most that it strangely lacks one: flows, lyrics and ad Glastonbury, 24-28 June Glastonbury, 24-28 June important sets in pop music history. libs feel random and arbitrary. Young Thug is Although Adams clashes with the Main They conquered Glastonbury’s Other Stage Put aside the stark misogyny and de- constantly balancing on a line between the ex- Stage headliners, The Who (yawn), on the in 2013, and now Alabama Shakes are set to grading sexism for one night only, and citing and the annoying. Fortunately, he man- final night of this year’s rather underwhelm- groove their way onto the hallowed Pyra- unapologetically bask in multi-platinum ages to stay on the right side of this line: mak- ing festival, anyone with an appreciation for mid, following sparkling reviews for their re- pop hit after pop hit. ‘Black Skinhead’, ing Barter 6 an overall enjoyable experience. Americana music and Adam’s style of reviv- cently-released sophomore album, Sound & ‘Gold Digger’, ‘Stronger’: he’s got ‘em all. Magnus Martinsen alist rock will find themselves at The Park Colour. Bringing a mixture of soul, funk and Of course, you can probably expect Stage at 10:30pm on Sunday night. Despite rock, alongside a dazzlingly unique voice, a completely pointless tirade berating Death Grips Adams having a broken rib, causing him this band from America’s Deep South has someone as harmless as Beck. But that’s The Powers That B  severe pain in his chest when he plays har- something for everyone at the festival where why we love Kanye. He’s a wee bit men- monica, he has stated he will continue his anything goes. Just listening to their records tal. No one really quite knows what he’ll Although technically tour as normal, having recently performed makes you feel the sun warming your back do next. Predicting his set to be one of part of one collective piece at Red Rocks amphitheatre. Whilst this may whilst those soothing tones drift through the unpredictable brilliance? Makes sense. of art the two sides to the be uncomfortable for the artist, it’s unlikely air, with Brittany Howard’s voice pushing any Well, just as much as Kanye does anyway. album, N*ggas on the there’ll be complaints when he performs clas- negativity out of your mind. Glastonbury’s Stephen Paul Moon and Jenny Death are sics such as ‘Come Pick Me Up’ or ‘Oh My easy-going atmosphere couldn’t be more about as disjoint as they Sweet Carolina’. Adams is undoubtedly going perfect for them. It’s going to be incredible. Are you attending any festivals this sum- could possibly be. N*ggas to be one of this year’s hidden festival gems. Jess Mason mer? We’d love to hear from you. Wheth- on the Moon is perhaps the Tom Hemingway er it be ranting about overpriced burgers most experimental and cryptic release by the Fleetwood Mac or boasting about the best-kept-secret band to date. Jenny Death feels far closer to Isle of Wight, 11-14 June sets — have your say. From Donington home; it’s an explosive and visceral return to Their unique, imaginative style is Whilst the Isle of Wight Festival’s head- Park to Rock Wercher.... we want to know! the Death Grips of old. The Powers That B is a hard to define due to the array of slick line act is emblematic of a certain trend du confusing yet enthralling piece of art; the two instrumentation jour – relying on aged acts to take the helm Email: [email protected] or follow us sides, while stylistically incredibly distinct, – this choice looks set to breathe new life on Facebook/Twitter! seemingly paint two sides of the same coin. Lewis Mead theboar.org 14 Editor: Selina-Jane Spencer 24 [email protected] Twitter @BoarSciTech SCIENCE &TECH fb.com/groups/BoarSciTech Editor’s Pick of Scientists Explain: Warwick Research Female Viagra

If female ‘lack of desire’ were as biologi- alertness, arousal and our brain’s internal re- Selina-Jane Spencer cally straightforward as male erectile dysfun- ward system. But the brain’s wiring was not tion then creating female Viagra would be a changed in a day, and therefore - unlike male matter of finding a chemical which stimulat- Viagra which can be popped only an hour as science found the little pink pill ed blood flow to the pelvic region or which before sex - female Viagra must be taken dai- that will keep us women going all encouraged better self-lubrication. However, ly for eight weeks before it becomes effective. night long? In short, no. But the the science of low libido is completely differ- If the idea of having to take antidepressants FDA has approved Sprout Phar- ent to the science of erectile dysfunction and daily in order to be aroused desn’t sound up- Hmaceuticals’ application for the drug flib- therefore female and male Viagras are com- setting enough, female Viagra also has a host anserin which aims to treat women for ‘low pletely different. of unpleasant side effects, inclusing: nausea, sex drive’ - so the question remains: how do The stark difference between creating dizziness, fainting and sleepiness. On top they claim to be doing this? desire and enabling the fulfilment of an al- of all this, it also isn’t very effective. Wom- A comparison with male Viagra is useful ready present desire is what has made the en who took flibanserin in trials reported Researcher: Professor Samir Siksek here. Male Viagra treats a concrete physi- FDA so unwilling to approve female Viagra having an average of 4.4 satisfying sexual cal illness: erectile dysfunction. It is used by (flibanserin) in the past. Since there is no bi- sessions a month versus 3.7 sessions among Area of interest: Number Theory (the study men who want to have sex but can’t, enabling ological problem to be solved, female Viagra those who took a placebo and 2.7 for women of the properties of whole numbers) them to fulfil an already existing desire. Since works most similarly to an anti-depressant before participating in the study. This makes it treats a well-understood medical problem, -by increasing dopamine and norepineph- female Viagra barely more effective than a Methodology: Firstly, pick a problem; then, male Viagra is a simple drug which increases rine levels in the brain. placebo and a lot more dangerous. ignore all the work that anyone has ever blood flow to the penile tissue, therby allow- Dopamine and norepinephrine are done on the particular problem; finally, en- ing men to have the sex they want. neruo-transmitters which influence our joy solving the problem. Findings: Every number bigger than 457 can be written as the sum of seven non-neg- ative cubes (numbers of the form x3 such as The Lifestyle View: Female Viagra 3 3 =3x3x3=27) dinner and the potential for an orgasm, but if your lover – yes, some women might take a Elizabeth Pugsley it was candle-lit, the chances may be a little little longer than men, and yes, you might Why I like it: The question of whether all higher. The difference between male Viagra get wrist ache, but denying your partner the numbers above 457 can be written as the and female Viagra is that the former is often right to reach orgasm implies that her sex- sum of three cubes has been unanswered omen have long been viewed as used to treat Erectile Dysfunction – a certi- ual experience is not as important as yours. since 1851 and yet it is simple enough to sexual objects. The euphemisms fied medical issue, whilst female Viagra The orgasm itself, for many women, isn’t explain to a person with only GCSE mathe- and imagery available for vulvas are can be considered little more than even the focal point of the experi- matics. Professor Siksek’s proof is a beautiful Wimpossible to list – from blooming flowers to an anti-depressant. This med- ence, it is achieving all-round demonstration of the power of mathematics opened mouths and beyond. So why have we ication does little to solve pleasure – communication to reveal excititng facts about the numbers suddenly gone from tentatively referring to any medical issues the un- and education are key to we use every day. the female genitalia as a plant to encouraging derlying expectation of understanding what each women to harness its natural power? women to be providers other wants. Female What the researchers say: “I try to start In short, we haven’t. The emergence of fe- for sex; if anything, it Viagra doesn’t do any from a position of complete ignorance rath- male Viagra on the market signals one thing: simply re-instates the of this, it simply sprints er than complete knowledge...rediscovering the increasing sexualisation of women. Put- age-old stereotypes of to the finish line. something for yourself is far more fun than ting a female on this tablet implies that the men and women as It’s taking pride reading about how somebody else has done availability of a woman for intercourse is a givers and takers in the andpleasure in sexual it” medical priority. It’s not hard to understand bedroom. activity that is impor- why one of the side-effects of female Viagra is But this poses yet an- tant here. It isn’t female extreme fatigue considering that you’re walk- other question – does fe- hormones that need to be ing around almost constantly aroused. male Viagra undermine or- changed, it is our percep- Vaginal dryness in itself isn’t even some- gasm equality in heterosexual tion of sex, and our reluctance Do you know someone thing to be embarrassed about. Much like couples? Nicki Minaj said that to discuss our roles in the bed- doing interesting everything related to the body, levels of lubri- women should “demand that [they] room. This is not just a matter of lu- research? cation can change with mood, hormones, and climax.” Short of shaking your partner awake brication, this is a matter of gender equality. Tweet: @BoarSciTech even what you’ve had for dinner. Sure, there so they can roll over and love you, this high- may be no direct correlation between a steak lights the importance of communicating with » photo: Flickr / Abd Allah Foteih Sexy and sensible: the new species of electric cars

Grace Roberts new market; they are the car for the thinker, technology that need to be ironed out, such seconds charging an electric battery can a car to be driven by city traders to business as the distance limitations. But, as Jeremy take hours. Although Tesla have designed meetings across town. Clarkson pointed out in the latest season of the Supercharger which takes only minutes lectric cars have been around since the Electric cars are seen as a way to change the Top Gear, when you drive a normal car a long to charge the Model S, until chargers using late 1800’s but the technology has re- world, but it’s of no use if instead of driving distance you expect to have to refill the pet- this technology are spread across the country cently become more prevalent as the across town to business meetings the CEOs rol tank. The main problem with recharging rechargeable cars may remain impractical. Eworld has come to realise the effect mankind are in fact driving to their private jet to travel is infrastructure, charging points are sparse. In spite of the lack of exhaust emissions and is having on the planet. across the world, using electric cars will not For the electric cars to become mainstream it although the technology is considered green Since the rebirth of electric cars in the late the fate of the earth, we need to change our will be necessary to invest greatly in a whole (unless the energy used to charge the car isn’t 2000’s, the image of the cars has changed. In- ways of life. new infrastructure of charging points all over from renewable resources, a matter which itially seen by many as cars that were driven I’m not saying that electric cars are perfect the country. also needs to be addressed) it is unlikely that to protests where people chained themselves (even if we aren’t expecting them to be a mir- Another major problem is the time taken we will reach a point when ‘hearing’ an elec- to trees, now electric cars are emerging into a acle cure); as ever, there are problems with the to recharge, filling up a tank of petrol takes- tric car is no longer a novelty. theboar.org/science-tech | @BoarSciTech | SCIENCE & TECH 25 19 theboar.org Bring back the Suited, booted and ready for action wooly mammoth! Particle physics is back people, and this time it’s better than ever now the revamp will allow the pride and joy ory of what the universe is made of) came Alexander Brock John Butler of European physics to almost double the en- up trumps with the Higgs Boson, a prize that ergy it can channel into each of the proton seemed to almost complete our understand- collisions, meaning even more power for the ing of the particles that make up our universe. he concept of cloning a woolly mam- fter confirming the existence of the physicists to play – I mean, work – with. It was Now we’re on the hunt for several things, in- moth has been a long, ongoing sci- Higgs Boson in its first run, the back in April that the first beams of particles cluding magnetic monopoles (predicted by entific mission. For several years, Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is were circulated around the accelerator, but Paul Dirac in 1931), a new branch of particles scientists have been outlining ways back for season two (think Game of we’ve had to wait until last week (Wednesday from an area called Super Symmetry, as well Tin which we could theoretically ‘de-extinct’ AThrones with less murder, more machines) 3rd June) for the collisions to begin again. as the thorn in physics’ side, dark matter. The the mammoth. The last surviving popula- in an attempt to shed light on the many mys- Each beam is made up of around 100 trillion hope is that being able to provide higher en- tion of Mammoths died out around 1650 teries of particle physics. particles travelling at 99.9999 per cent of the ergies might help us shed some light on this BC, when the Great Pyramids of Giza were Over the past two years the LHC has been speed of light – a task CERN has compared to unknown yet necessary part of the universe already a thousand years old. upgraded and repaired. Before the upgrade, “firing two needles 10 kilometres apart with – whether it does or not, only time will tell. The relative recentness of their demise the huge 27km particle accelerator under- such precision that they meet halfway.” People have always had certain fears when means that the frozen and preserved carcass- neath the French-Swiss border was operating It’s great talking about big numbers and it comes to the LHC, so it’s probably best to es of mammoths that are occasionally un- at energies of around 7 trillion electron-volts. bigger magnets, but the real question is: be plain: no, we aren’t all going to die. The fa- earthed have a higher chance of containing This was more than enough to acquire mean- why do we need it, and what could we find? vourite of doomsayers has long been the idea intact DNA, which could then be used to cre- ingful data for confirmation of the Higgs Bo- The LHC’s first attempt at delving into the of scientists making a black hole under Swit- ate living mammoth specimens. The acquisi- son and to benefit lots of other research, but world of the Standard Model (our best the- zerland which would quickly grow in size, tion of preserved mammoth genetic material engulf the planet and us with it. In reality, from these frozen remains have recently led however, quantum mechanics would step in, to some big developments in the de-extinc- meaning that any black hole created would tion of the woolly mammoth. quickly evaporate out of existence, much to In April, it was reported an international our relief. team of researchers had sequenced the ge- Furthermore, the Sun gives us higher en- nomes of two Siberian woolly mammoths. ergy particle collisions every day of the week This accomplishment was achieved through in the form of cosmic ray scattering in the at- the analysis of highly fragmented DNA sam- mosphere, and last time I checked everything ples from the specimens of two mammoths. was still functioning normally. In reality, the Whilst this is a significant step forward in the LHC may be one of the most powerful ma- possible cloning of mammoths, the team of chines ever built, but it’s surely one of the researchers claimed they are not aiming to safest too. clone a mammoth themselves. This is an exciting time to be part of par- ticle physics, a time when we’re once again trying to push the boundaries of what we know and are hoping for yet another seismic “Fingers crossed... it won’t be too discovery. The pioneers of our time are once long until we get to experience a again in the limelight alongside their big ma- living mammoth in the wild.” chines, and I for one can’t wait to see what they find.

This endeavour falls then to scientists such What do you think of the as geneticist George Church. In March, he CERN supercollider? and a group of researchers at Harvard Uni- Tweet: @BoarSciTech versity copied genes from preserved mam- » Applause at the CERN control room when stable beams were announced photo: CERN moths and spliced them into the genome of an Asian elephant. The group’s ultimate aim is to turn the el- ephant/mammoth skin cells into hybrid em- Teratomas: the freaky science of tumours bryos. These hybrids would then be grown in artificial wombs, which allow for pregnan- cies outside of an animal’s uterus. This avoids Reece Goodall having to implant the hybrid mammoth em- bryos into the wombs of female elephants, which would be considered unethical and amini Karanam was a PhD student possibly harmful for the elephants. living in Indianapolis, once a brilliant However, while this sounds very excit- computer science student but now ing, we are still far away from achieving the Ystruck with the inability to follow and under- dream of cloning a mammoth. In order to stand simple sentences. create an embryo frwom the hybrid cells, a She was cripplingly exhausted, suffering lot more research needs to be carried out. As headaches and falling behind in her work. Church stated: “Just making a DNA change Upon investigating, doctors found what they isn’t that meaningful”. thought was a cyst in Yamini’s pineal gland, There are also the ethical concerns to but they were unable to act, thinking the lo- consider if we want to start the process of cation too risky. Eventually, the tumour grew, de-extinction of animals such as mammoths. rendering her unable to walk, read or even Some critics of de-extinction argue that we eat. should use our time and resources to con- Yamini’s friends set up an online fundrais- serve the endangered species we have already ing site, and found a doctor who was willing got, such as the African elephant. It’s a worth- to perform keyhole brain surgery, feeding an while question to consider – should we bring endoscope through the brain and discovering » Cancer cell dividing during cell division photo: Flickr / Yale back mammoths when their living relatives the true cause of the problems – a teratoma, are facing possible extinction? in this case a clump of bone, hair and teeth, form cells of a completely different body part. being fertilised. The road to cloning a mammoth is a long living in Yamini’s brain. It was removed, and Teratomas are thought to be present at Teratomas are an ongoing area of inter- one that is fraught with obstacles. Despite she is making a full recovery. birth, and they are often found in adults – est for scientists ; proposals regarding using this, several significant developments have A teratoma is a type of tumour (and not indeed, the majority are not discovered until them as a source of experimentation, as they been made lately. Fingers crossed then it something I would recommend Googling if later on in life, and are mostly benign. How- lack the ability to become functional human won’t be too long until we get to experience you have a sensitive disposition), but with tis- ever, these disturbing but straight-forward beings but are very similar in make-up to an a living mammoth in the wild. Or at least, a sue or organ components that resemble the teratomas are not the ones that truly trouble actual person, are being considered at this mammoth/elephant hybrid that’s almost but normal derivatives of more than one germ scientists – they are sometimes faced with moment. It is hoped that further research not quite an actual mammoth... eh, close layer. This simply means that these cells, al- ovarian teratomas, which are the results of will be able to shed a bit more light on this enough. though physically present in one part of the what should be egg cells going wrong. In a phenomenon. body, contain and execute the instructions to sense, they want to become a baby without 26 Editor: Alistair Jones [email protected] Twitter @BoarGames GAMES fb.com/groups/BoarGames

Who you gonna call? Luca Ostacchini Goes Monster Hunting with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

t’s hard to know where to begin with The You play as Geralt as he searches for his simple for an otherwise hugely ambitious difficulty levels to choose from, Witcher 3 is Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This is, after all, a missing adopted daughter and Child of Des- project - it’s solid and enjoyable. To say that playable by seasoned Dark Souls master and game with a map 20 percent larger than tiny, Ciri. Hot (or, rather, cold…) on Ciri’s the main quest is the weakest aspect of the casual gamer alike. The somewhat alarming- ISkyrim’s, beards that grow in real time (yes, heels are the eponymous Wild Hunt, su- game is probably correct, but that’s only be- ly named ‘blood and broken bones’ difficulty really), and more monsters than you can pernatural foes that leave devastation and cause of how brightly the rest of The Witcher level provides a constant level of challenge shake a silver sword at. Legends of the game ice in their wake. On the way, you’ll fight 3 shines. We’re now in an age where it’s ex- without being frustrating, and as such is well precede it - Barack Obama was presented enormous griffins and basilisks, be a key pected that an AAA title will flirt with a ma- worth attempting. The wide array of mon- with a copy of its prequel by the Polish prime player in the political games that are re- jor issue or two, and The Witcher 3 is no ex- sters all have different patterns of behaviour minister during a visit. shaping the world, try your hand at woo- ception. The lengthy adventure tackles a host that must be learned; Water-hags will chuck The reality more than lives up to expecta- ing one of the several romance options, of grandiose themes including war, politics mud at the screen and obscure your vision, tion. The graphics are stunning, the combat become a trading card master and make and the treatment of women, but what’s most whilst Griffins will swoop and rage unpre- is delightfully challenging, and the inbuilt exciting is how deeply the game delves into dictably and keep you on your toes. Success card game, Gwent, gives even Hearthstone the smaller stories. often relies on correct use of magic, sword- a run for its money. But the success of this “The graphics are stunning, but the NPCs have complex backstories that slow- play and performance-enhancing witcher beautiful RPG comes down to something a success of this beautiful RPG comes ly come to life, and nothing is immediately as potions. This keeps the combat consistently lot more simple – storytelling. down to its storytelling” it seems; a simple quest to kill a troublesome exciting and fresh. Refreshingly, the game From the opening of the game there are wraith unravels to tell a story of murder and strikes a good balance between feeling like hundreds of books, letters and notices scat- lost love, while an attempt to find a missing a powerful monster-killer and realising a tered around the world. Immediately strik- both lifelong friends and sworn enemies. person unearths a secret love triangle. Wild wrong step can be deadly – Geralt is no Ezio ing is just how readable these are, far more Despite the intricacies of the plotline, it’s Hunt’s graphics are stunning, with gorgeous Auditore. Expect some frustration in mas- so than other RPGs of this calibre. It seems really not necessary to have played the first landscapes, elaborate character design and tering combat, but something challenging fitting: the Witcher games began life as books two instalments in the series, but, if you are genuinely fascinating monsters. Yet the world enough to be satisfying. by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. They a die-hard fan, you’re still provided for, with is filled out aurally as much as it is visually, With about 200 hours of gameplay, The follow Geralt of Rivia, a monster-hunter the option to enter the choices you made in with a wealth of stories tying together to Witcher 3 is well worth purchasing, even as for hire, whose training enables him to take previous games before embarking on the ad- make the world feel deeper and more real the end of term three (and your loan) ap- on even the strongest of supernatural foes. venture. If you’re desperate to catch up, the than ever before. Though the main narrative proaches. A few glitches and a slightly disap- Though this latest instalment takes place af- novels actually provide a good introduction can at times dissolve into banal fetch quests pointing main plotline are very minor faults ter the end of the novels, in many ways the to the lore and are all available in English, so (being delegated to finding a missing goat in an otherwise spectacularly well-made game stays true to its literary beginnings. you can take Geralt with you on your beach feels pretty demeaning for a monster slayer game. The Witcher 3 is sure to be a strong Each aspect of the game’s plotline, from criti- holiday without risking getting sand in your extraordinaire), the complexity and acces- Game of the Year contender and should defi- cal main quests to the smallest side quest, are console. sibility of these stories saves the game from nitely be a part of any RPG lover’s library. constructed with astounding intricacy and Though the main questline lets the game ever becoming dull or repetitive. complexity. down a bit at times – feeling just a little too The combat system is excellent. With four » photo: no.thisispatrick/ Flickr Casual Gamer Column takes on The Last of Us Joanna Kakubowska battles through the Zombie Apocalypse... hanks to exams, I haven’t cover time, and its HD remaster. behaviour and characters’ rela- ever, especially during an apoca- had much time to spend The story’s pretty simple, as you’d tionships, with the focus obvi- lypse. with any of my favourite expect from an apocalypse game, ously on the bond between Joel Check out the game if you Tgames. When I did get a mo- but emotionally, The Last of Us and Ellie. It’s also refreshing to haven’t already - getting a PS3 ment to myself though, I got to is very different from its compet- see a bad-ass, multidimensional just for this is not foolish, be- sit down with one of the best itors. female character who can look lieve me, and for those even less games of the last few years, The I love how the story seems after herself. Joel as an anti-hero budget-conscious, you could al- Last of Us. This game thorough- like an excuse to just show off is also a surprising, but a fitting ways splurge for a PS4 HD col- » photo: BagoGames / Flickr ly deserved all the praise, all its emotion, to show changes in choice - you can’t stay a hero for- lector’s edition with the DLC. 21 @BoarGames / [email protected] / theboar.org/games | 27 27

Hunting Your Nightmares CharlieFair Roberson’s play take on the fiendishly unforgivingWhat Bloodborne exams? » photo: Natty Dread / flickr Max Dixon discusses the impact of FIFA’s newest feature Games writers confess their procrastination sins... et’s face it, pretty much any announce- ly quantified on their favourite game, with plane and then jump out without a para- ment even associated with FIFA at the female players ranked by their in-game Dan Ewers chute, all in glorious first-person? Hours the moment is shrouded in suspicion. stats and presented in a familiar style. Wom- that should have been spent revising were LSo when EA revealed that they would be en’s football will no longer be a sport only o there it was. I had spent two days suddenly being spent doing literally anything announcing a new feature in FIFA 16, I as- showcased on BBC 3 once every four years getting myself ready to begin my revi- else in GTA. Instead of learning about geno- sumed they were adding a new underhand when the Women’s World Cup rolls around, sion for the looming exams on the ho- cides, I was practically committing them in bribe option in Career Mode, finally making but will be easily available to explore, right rizon. I had colour-coded my revision the game. it possible to sign Messi with FC Ural. Sschedule, decided which topics I was going One game managed to destroy any hope of It appears EA aren’t quite ready to make to cover in the exams and planned out how true revision that I may have had. So History that step just yet, but they did announce a I was going to approach it. I’d even bought Department, if I fail, don’t blame me. Blame significantly better feature, revealing that “Women’s football will no longer be a two more bags of fresh coffee, as I knew that Rockstar. for the first time ever women’s teams will be sport showcased every 4 years, but will over the coming weeks, it would become my available to play in the latest installation of be available in the format FIFA players lifeblood. I was ready. Max Elgar the world’s favourite sports game. Whilst the understand best.” And then, for reasons unbeknownst to me inclusion of women’s teams may seem pret- even now, I rediscovered The Elder Scrolls: uring my second year exam period ty trivial, I’m convinced this will have ma- Skyrim and how much more awesome it I had the fortune of being able to jor ramifications for the way gender is seen could become with modding. I was adding in afford a refurbished PS3, and as a within the game and the image of women’s there in the format they understand best. new quests, perks and enemies to defeat. result play games that I had been football in general. Some might ask why this is matters, but Next thing I know, it’s one in the morn- Dunable to play previously due to console ex- Twelve women’s teams will feature in FIFA ask a thirteen year old boy what rating Ron- ing and I’ve really got to be getting to sleep. clusivity. One of these games was The Last Of 16, including the English and US teams. aldo is and I’m pretty sure he’ll be able to tell I became addicted to scouring online mod- Us, which since has become easily one of my They’ll be playable in tournament modes and you. For the young boys who love football ding sites for new overhaul packs, gameplay favourite games ever. Amazingly, a year later, match day modes, exclusively against oth- FIFA is their sticker book and their match- tweaks and even new soundtrack scores. By this story-driven, beautifully scored master- er women’s sides (which is merely standard day programme rolled into one, and some the end, I fear I knew more about modding piece of linear gaming was remastered for the FIFA regulations). The introduction of wom- of them will check the women’s ratings. It’s Skyrim than I actually did about my degree. PS4. en’s football into the world’s most popular there that the women’s game will take on a Well, I suppose it could have been worse. The Thanks to some frugal spending, I was able football game cannot be understated; FIFA new level of professionalism. Suddenly Abby Fallout 4 announcement could have come to afford a PS4 at the beginning of this year. 16 will be the stage on which a huge number Wambach and Marta won’t just be just ‘wom- about two weeks earlier. Then I wouldn’t During my finals I relieved the experience, of fans will play, and the women’s game is for en’s footballers’, but the best female players have been able to sleep for the excitement. and was able to “remaster” my own procras- the first time ever sharing the limelight with on the game. As impressive sportswomen tination, as well as give my exams that unique the men. with quantifiable stats, they’ll become more Joe Clarke feel that The Last Of Us gave my exams last This announcement was sadly, but per- real and more relateable, placed into the en- year. I like to see this not so much as procras- haps inevitably, plagued by the impressive- vironment that FIFA players know best. evision never really goes well for me. tination, as much as a way of alleviating the ly unfunny musings of those in the football Now I’m no optimist; sexism in foot- I get distracted incredibly easily, but crushing isolation and boredom of repetitive world who tend to lack common sense, but if ball isn’t going to evaporate over-night, but this year was going to be different. I revision, and therefore an uplifting process you look past the vitriol there lies a real op- hopefully this will alter public perception was going to work. And then, GTA V for my mood, and hopefully (like last year) portunity for change. of women’s football. Sure, some will ignore Rcame out for PC. a measurable increase in my exam perfor- It’s important to note a key demographic this addition but some will explore it, and Grand Theft Auto games are notorious mance as a result. Thank you Naughty Dog! in FIFA’s consumers here – the football mad see women’s football in a totally new light. time killers, but this was worse than any pre-pubescent boys that seem to pervade the It is these players, who, seeing the women’s previous game, thanks to the new first-per- online servers. Although it seems a scary game portrayed as the exact same game they son mode. This mode makes the game feel Revision ruined by video thought it is these young players who are the know and love, will hopefully go on to be the completely different to its last-gen version, games? Let us know which ones and why. future of the game, and when they buy FIFA new face of a football world far less toxic for which in turn meant, of course, I had to do Tweet: @BoarGames 16 they will be presented with a new form of women. everything in Los Santos again. the game they love. The women’s game they’d Why revise when instead I can steal a once seen as a source of ‘banter’ is now clear- Looking ahead - your summer in gaming July August September October Early July - E3 Aftermath 3-8th - DotA 2 ‘The International’ 1st - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phan- 1-31st - League of Legends World tom Pain Championship 10th - F1 2015 10th - American Truck Simulator 4th - Mad Max 7th - Uncharted: The Nathan Drake 16th - Rory McIlroy PGA Tour 25th - Madden NFL 16 Collection 5-9th - Gamescom 2015 17th - Godzilla 28th - Until Dawn Late October - Fallout 4 18th - Mighty No. 9 29th - Windows 10 Released 28-31st - Insomnia 55, Coventy 25th - FIFA 16 Want to review one of these over 28-31st - PAX Prime, Coventry the summer? 29th - LEGO Dimensions Tell us on Facebook - Boar Games Team 24 Editor: Jack Prevezertheboar.org 28 [email protected] Twitter @BoarTravel TRAVEL fb.com/groups/BoarTravel Culture Shocks: Haggling in Marrakesh

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educing an elderly Moroccan man to tears is not typically considered an entertaining holiday experience, but this was an essential step in fulfilling Rmy holiday targets. Well, not the blubbering shop owner, but the cheap Djellaba he was selling, a garment with a pointed hood. It is worn by most Moroccan men and acquiring one had been an aim ever since I stumbled into Marrakesh’s old city, confront- ed by baying donkeys and the rich scent of leather. Upon marching into the markets and dis- covering an aged shop-owner who claimed to specialise in traditional clothing, I was greeted by a feast of coloured Djellabas. Yet, when we offered 900 dirham (the equiva- lent of £60), he scoffed and shooed us away, shouting instead of far greater prices. However, this was only the first stage of a desperate struggle, a calculated game of cat- and-mouse that is the art of the haggle. This became apparent when, as I despondently » Photo: East African Playgrounds turned to leave the shop, a shrill cry implored me to stay. With a sickly smile, the owner apologised and lowered his original ludi- crously expensive demand by several hun- In defence of volunteering dred dirham, but this was still unacceptable. This led to hours of dripping sweat, cursing, insulting mothers and pleas to think of the Nicola Paling discusses the misconceptions of volunteering abroad merchant’s family. Once the Djellaba sales- hether it be building, teaching commitments at home over the summer. few small events such as cake sales or coffee man had become a teary mess, muttering or conservation projects, vol- So, volunteering does not have to be about mornings and you’d be surprised how much empty threats about what would await me if I unteering abroad is a popular spending huge amounts of time and money. people are willing to donate. returned to Morocco, I had lowered the price option amongst many students However, there are not only concerns You don’t even have to do anything too to the equivalent of £15. Wduring the long summer break or as part of a about the inaccessibility of volunteering, but crazy, you’d be surprised by the amount of When you go to the markets, or souks as gap year. Volunteering promises a life-chang- also the question of whether it is worth it, people you know and how many of these will they are locally known, you should be armed ing experience and the opportunity to see a or even morally right. Recent debates have be willing to donate once you tell them what with the knowledge that nothing, from spices different side of a country while also giving suggested volunteering has turned into ‘vol- you’ll be doing. Setting up a JustGiving page to radios, has a fixed price. When merchants something back to the local community. untourism’, where volunteering may actually is a really simple way to get donations rolling spot you with your Ray-Bans, cargo shorts Despite this, many claim that volunteering do more harm than good, leading to many in. There are also charities who often give and upturned map entwined between your is expensive and inaccessible, only open to potential problems including a culture of de- grants to young people involved in volun- hands, they often, understandably, exag- those with lots of money and time to spare. pendency. teering projects. gerate their prices in order to gain as much I feel, though, that even if volunteering is While I can only talk from experience, money as possible from the wealthy tourist. expensive, it is actually easy to fundraise to I would say that this is not at all the case. What they don’t expect is a firm resolve and cover the cost. But more importantly, volun- Many charities have strong links with the an unwillingness to be duped. teering is a great experience that is definitely local community as they are involved with “As clichéd as it sounds, it also gives However, it is crucial to remember that worth the expense. local partners and charities which operate you the opportunity to experience this isn’t a shouting match and the seller still permanently in that country, meaning they the ‘real’ country” has the ability to refuse you their item. In- are supporting well established organisations stead, haggling is a subtle battle of wits that “Even if volunteering is expensive, and charities who know the day to day needs requires a huge amount of patience. it is actually easy to fundraise to of the community. cover the cost.” Similarly, the actual physical difference ap- You can also try to appeal to a wider au- parent with the building projects is undeni- dience by writing to your local newspaper able. I was part of a volunteering team that about what you’re doing; they always need to built a new house for a family alongside a fill print and, chances are, your story will be I have been on three previous volunteering team of local builders, helping to improve the more interesting than their usual local news. trips with a charity called Mission Direct to lives of that one family, which is surely what So, raising the funds to take part in a volun- the Dominican Republic, Moldova and Zam- volunteering is all about. teering project is certainly not as daunting as bia. This year I’m going on a similar trip to Covering the cost of a volunteering trip it may seem. Kenya to take part in a building project at a is in some ways easier than just paying for a The fact that I’m about to take part in my refuge centre for victims of FGM and forced normal holiday due to the amount of support fourth volunteering trip shows just how fun marriage. As well as doing this, in the after- you receive when you tell people about what and worthwhile volunteering can be. I would noons volunteers get involved in other ac- you are doing. Fundraising is actually a really recommend volunteering to anyone - it’s tivities such as organising sports or craft ac- fun part of the experience. amazing to see the small difference you can tivities for local children, and taking part in The thought of dressing up in a costume make to a local community in two weeks, as home based care visits. This means that you and standing around holding a bucket all day well as making friends with the people you get to help and take part in various different may not appeal to everyone (myself includ- meet. projects, making a practical difference to the ed), but fundraising is all about playing to As clichéd as it sounds, it also gives you the lives of those you meet. your strengths. If you enjoy sports or physi- opportunity to experience the ‘real’ country » The Djellaba is popular in Marrakesh These volunteering trips have all been cal challenges you could take part in a spon- away from the tourist centre. It’s rewarding, Photo: commons.wikimedia.org for two weeks, which may seem like a short sored event – I’ve genuinely heard of some- and in my opinion, a better use of time than a amount of time compared to many, which one who climbed Mount Snowdon dressed two week beach holiday. And if you still don’t For more culture shocks and last for months. I would love to take part in as a penguin, so really, anything goes. If believe me, you’ll just have to try it! travel anecdotes, visit: a longer-term volunteering project at some you like baking cakes, then organise a cake theboar.org/travel point, but the two week trips are both cheap- sale or a bigger event such as a garden or tea er, and more accessible for those who have party. Money soon adds up if you organise a theboar.org/Travel | @BoarTravel | TRAVEL | 29 Snappy Travels: Across America Sandeep Purewal shows off her best photography documenting her travels across the USA

ravelling is the perfect time to show off your photogra- phy skills. Exposed to vi- brant colours, exotic cultures Tand natural wonders, there is no bet- ter inspiration to explore your crea- tive spirit. These photos show that in- credible scenery and quirky cultures not only exist abroad, but also closer to home.

I took this photo of San Fran- cisco’s legendary Golden Gate Bridge just before we walked across it. It’s not hard to see why1 it’s been penned the most photo- graphed bridge in the world!

1 2 Yosemite is one of my favour- ite places on earth. This pho- tograph of Yosemite Valley was taken near to where our 2cabin was. It’s hard to describe how removed it felt from our world today – a picture speaks a thousand words

This shot of Chinatown, San Francisco, is one of my favour- ite photos. My timing was just perfect, which is a bit of a rar- 3ity! The place was vibrant and full of life, and I think that the photograph goes some way to capturing that.

We went to Yosemite in Au- gust, which meant that the waterfalls had dried up. How- ever, this made the meticulous 3 4 4detailing of the rock more impressive than ever.

he Cable Cars of San Francisco are iconic. I can also assure you 5that they are a lot of fun to ride. This photo of Conwy Castle, built in the late 13th centu- ry, overlooks the picturesque Conwy river. The castle has 6been classed a World Heritage site.”

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Warren Muggleton your moves for the Haka. St. Andrews, and I for one have not Shingi Mararike RugbyWorld Cup been this excited for a golf tourna- Wimbledon ment in years. With Jordan Speith like to think of myself as some- on fire, Rory McIlroy looking to port doesn’t always have to be thing of a traditionalist. When I add to his collection of titles and smelly; it doesn’t always have to think of the Rugby World Cup, Tiger Woods a few months fur- be rough. For two weeks every Ithere is one lasting image: Johnny ther into his rehabilitation after his Ssummer that ancient ‘blood, sweat Wilkinson’s drop kick to win the hiatus, this promises to be quite a and tears’ spiel goes out of the win- 2003 RWC against Australia on homecoming. My headboard will dow. The stench of putrid armpits their home turf. As Martin John- take a four-day pounding this sum- is replaced by the refined aroma of son lifted the coveted Webb Ellis mer, but only when a late Mickel- freshly cut grass. From the June 29 trophy, the nation forgot their des- son charge fails to do the business - July 12, British sport morphs from perate mantra ‘the England football » photo: Wikimedia Commons again and I miss out on £200 worth a rugged, beer bellied middle aged team could win it this year’ and of bets. man to a refined aristocratic gentle- united, basking in newfound glory, men. Wimbledon isn’t just a chance almost harmonising to ‘swing low, Sam Nugent for posh tottys to drink Pimms sweet chariot’. This time round, The Open Championship and gobble strawberries howev- the World Cup is coming home, er, it’s the most prestigious tennis although (rather disappointingly) young woman I was court- tournament in the world, the one » photo: Wikimedia Commons there’s no rugby being played in ing during The Masters every player dreams of winning. Rugby- well there goes a load of al- this year said to me on the With tennis titan Serena Williams literative potential. Having followed Atopic: “I bet I could stand two feet half way to completing the vaunt- Think we missed the Six Nations this year, it appears left of the TV screen in nothing ed calendar grand slam (a sweep of an event out? Let us that Ireland will be the strongest but black lacy underwear and you all four grand slam tournaments in know on twitter! northern hemisphere contender for still wouldn’t notice if the golf was a season) the hallowed grounds of @BoarSport the trophy. Whilst England put up on.” I never got to find out if this the All England Club will be high- a plucky fight and France are still was true, but the fact that the only ly charged as her adversaries try unpredictable, their lack of disci- thing left to comfort me at night to prevent her marching into the Key Dates: pline will be their undoing against now is a dream-haunting Hazel history books. On the men’s side the southern hemisphere teams. Irvine with Peter Alliss’ caramel Andy Murray looks to be returning Wimbledon: June 29 - July 12 Who knows, could Australia get voice perhaps tells me more than I to the peak of his powers following some last-minute revenge against had initially realised. None of this a stellar clay court season. Could The Open: July 12-19 England on their home turf? The matters, though as in July golf is he unite Britain again by storming drama is palpable and the best part coming home. The Open Cham- to his second title? Strawberries in RWC: September 18 - October of this is that it’s on our doorstep! pionship 2015 is to be played at the » photo: Wikimedia Commons South London? Pricey. Winning at 31 Maybe it’s about time you learned course where it all began: Scotland’s Wimbledon? Priceless.

The Henley Regatta: wild, wet, and intense

he sun is shining, the grass school girl or woman and so there Maus) since January after mixing BS: What are your aims and ex- son which started a long 10 months is green and the stress of is a degree of pride that comes with everyone up during the first term. pectations going into this year’s before in September. It’s on every exams has blown away in racing there too. We’ve competed and had the good Henley campaign? international rowers bucket list and Tthe wind. It can mean only one fortune this season to win many to be able to compete amongst the thing… Henley Royal Regatta will BS: So what’s the difference to the races since then, at Peterborough NH: We have high but realistic ex- best in the world is truly a once in a soon be upon us, Warren Muggle- Tideway? Head (winner senior), Henley pectations going into Henley this lifetime experience that takes years ton reports. Head (winner senior), BUCS Head year. Our facilities are not the best of dedication to reach. AC: Henley is very different to the (2nd place) in Boston, BUCS Re- in the world, so we’re definitely the This is the biggest club rowing Boat Race on the Tideway! The gatta (5th place), Bedford Regatta underdogs going into races but that CM: Henley is one of the must in competition in the world where course is over three times shorter (winner of IM2) and Met Regatta just makes it more exciting for us. rowing. I heard once an Olympic school-boys have the opportunity at Henley, you race upstream, the (Winner of IM2). We’ve been row- This year we achieved Warwick’s medallist saying that you could to race alongside internationals. course is marked by wooden beams ing in the same seating order for the first ever BUCS medal (Silver in consider yourself as a proper rower A good school-friend of mine has and it’s a knockout competition so past 6 months but we’ve decided to Champ 4+ at BUCS head) so we if you have competed in Henley, the helped me out, who you will know you have more than one race. Both mix it up in the last week to try and know we can compete with the best Olympics and Head of the Charles as Anastasia Chitty, captain of the are great fun though! find some bonus speed in the final which is an exciting prospect. Our (Boston). Oxford University Women’s Boat run up to the make or break regatta Henley dream is to make it to the Club which won the inaugural BS: Will you be competing at Hen- of our season, Henley. Exams have Saturday which would mean we’re To the rowing world, Henley is Women’s Boat Race on the Tide- ley this year? finally finished for us, but the real in the top four student boats, but more than just a race: it’s seal- way. As well as Warwick University test we’ve been waiting for all year this isn’t just in the UK, we’re talk- ing your place in history. I myself Boat Club men’s captain Cyril Maus AC: Hopefully! There is space for has only just begun for us rowers! ing worldwide with powerful, super have raced twice at Henley and to and 1st team member Nathan Holt, eight women’s eights in the pro- funded crews coming from the US be honest there’s not much more I Boar Sport will provide you with a gramme, so all clubs have to go and Netherlands to compete too. can add except that Henley brings true insight into the classiest event through quite a competitive qual- Racing at Henley is an epic experi- as much to the world of sport as in Britain this summer… On water. ifying process - but that’s certainly ence. With so much history to the CM: Our aims are to go as far as we other sporting events - high-pro- the aim. event, you really feel like you’re can but that could also depend on file encounters, unique atmosphere Boar Sport: How does it feel to part of something more than just luck ( as we can race the best crew and close finishes! It may be on the race at Henley? BS: Thank you Anastasia, so over a race... in the first round) more expensive side but Henley to the Warwick Boys! Nathan and goes hand in hand with strawber- Anastasia Chitty: Racing at Henley Cyril, how has your crew been BS: To finish off, what does Hen- ries and cream, green grass and is an epic experience. With so much preparing for Henley this season? ley mean to your crew? shining sun - it’s a necessity of the history to the event, you really feel Cyril Maus: We tried to put all our British summer. like you’re part of something more Nathan Holt: We’ve been training chances on our side. We started to NH: Henley means everything to us than just a race. The crowds are big in our current line-up (Nat Kernan train in the current crew since week as a good result there at one of the and make for a great atmosphere. (Cox), Ryan McKay, Nathan Holt, 1 of January and did only 3 weeks most prestigious races in world can » photo: Wikimedia Commons It’s pretty difficult to qualify as a Christian McCaffery, and Cyril of break. eclipse all other results in the sea- 20 theboar.org 31 Boar Sport: Our Highlight Reel In a two part series we revisit some of our sports clubs greatest moments from over the last season

Motorsport Football Tae Kwon Do Rugby Sam Binfield Alex Roberts Ryan Lee Watts James Gwatkin

his past season has been one of War- at in the dressing room at half time, 1-0 or an event featuring 42 universities he Men’s Rugby Union club have had a wick Motorsport’s most successful up against the Liverpool youth team, it and 387 competitors, it’s forgivable strong playing season, with the 1st XV in years. The results speak for them- was all a bit surreal, there was a real be- to believe that a team may struggle to finishing runners up in Midlands 1A. selves:T 3rd place in our National Champi- Slief amongst the squad that we could go out standF out at the British Student Taekwondo Also,T the 2nd and 3rd XV’s secured comforta- onship, five podiums from nine rounds, in the second half and get a result. Federation (BSTF) national competition. ble mid-table finishes in Midlands 2A. High- 6th overall with individual race wins in the Although it wasn’t to be, with Liverpool’s Yet the 29 Warwick University fighters lights for the 1s include a 45-17 thrashing of Rookie championship, and finally a crushing superior fitness ultimately proving to be the battled their way to an impressive 39 medals third place Leicester early in the season and a 5-1 victory over Coventry during Varsity. We decisive factor, it was a fantastic occasion to and a commendable 2nd place during their bonus point victory over a strong Loughbor- have accrued a mountain of (plastic) silver- be part of. The game plan was to defend the day at Worcester Arena. Bounding past last ough outfit. ware across two very fruitful terms, but there width of our penalty box, and play on the year’s 3rd position, the 2015 team brought The 3s avoided relegation in a very com- are a few results that warrant special atten- counter-attack, something we executed ex- home 13 golds, 11 silvers, 15 bronzes to cap off petitive league comprised mainly of 1st and tion. tremely well in the first half. We were disci- an impressive competitive season. 2nd teams, a 58-0 mauling of Derby 1s on Qualifiers are one of the most important plined, diligent in our defensive duties, and Warwick dominated at the lower levels, Cryfield was particularly memorable. After events on the calendar for us. They not only capitalised on the opportunity that came with the newer members of the squad ob- a disappointing start to the season, the 2s count towards the championship result, but our way. The second-half begun as the first taining clean sweeps in the C class catego- went from strength to strength, and ended up also dictate the shape of the rest of our sea- ended, Li ries. Fewer competitors in the higher belt finishing third. Highlights include a bonus son depending on how many teams we are verpool enjoyed the bulwark of posses- categories meant that the team’s access to point victory over Nottingham Trent away able to qualify. A tough morning put us on sion as we worked tirelessly to prevent them medals holding a greater points value was from home, as well as beating league winners the back foot, but the team rallied and put in creating any openings. It did not take them limited. As the competition drew to a close, Coventry (thus preventing them from win- strong drives in the afternoon. When the sun too long to finally break us down however, anticipation reached a fever pitch. Whispers ning the league at Cryfield and delaying their set, Warwick Motorsport were stood on the admittedly with a very well worked goal. of Warwick victory infected the camp. celebrations – always a pleasurable outcome.) top step of the podium. Two minutes later however, it was bedlam Yet with more points awarded to black Both the 1s and 2s won their Varsity fix- Varsity was held at Birmingham Wheels as Mark Claremont restored our advantage, belt victories, Warwick’s spectacular start tures, silencing the travelling poly support- against a very strong Coventry team, who although this joy was relatively short lived. was not enough to overcome pressure from ers. The 2nd XV dispatched their rivals were the reigning national champions. Dan- Liverpool eventually ran out 4-2 winners, al- Cardiff University, and Warwick dropped to easily in a 27-8 hammering. The 1st XV then iel Ryle won a gripping B final with a last lap beit aided by a questionable penalty, but the 2nd place. reclaimed their varsity crown after last year’s overtake on the final corner, inspiring a 1-2 game represented a fitting end to the wider Incoming captain and first year black belt last-minute loss with 20-5 victory. finish from Warwick drivers Sam Cobb and Widening Participation as a whole. Kieran Guffick, however, was eager to avoid Ben Walker in the A final. It was a brilliant two days, and a huge undermining the day’s successes. “There amount of credit has to go the PAIS depart- were many exceptional performances. It’s an Keep up to date with ment for organising it. Hopefully, it will be- amazing position to build from and certainly come an annual event, and next year we can bodes well for a successful year to come.” your University’s go one better. Warwick came out kicking and didn’t stop sports clubs until the day was done. @BoarSport

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om Hall 24, and Mathew thing that happens in archery.” But peting on campus was not enough being judged completely on how spective end results Hall and Dale Dale, 25, two of the Universi- this almost improbable progress however. Hall and Dale decided you shoot on one day and you’re will have left their indelible marks ty of Warwick Archery club’s is especially noteworthy and can- to extend themselves even further surrounded only by people who are on Warwick’s sporting history, but T(UWAC) finest shooters, have been not be downplayed. The pair have and take part in competitions at really driven and want to win. Most in typical fashion they still want selected to represent Great Britain gone from beginners to world level the highest level. They got a taste other competitions were friendly to go further, they’ve worked hard in the second largest multi-sports shooters in under a decade. What of international archery for the but that one was intense.” enough to do the unthinkable so event on earth. The pair will take made such a huge jump possible? first time last year taking part in Despite the high pressure the why not completely debunk con- part in this years’ Summer Univer- a leg of the archery indoor world pair did not blink, they both man- ventional wisdom once more? Hall siade held in Gwangju South Korea cup held in Telford, an event open aged to achieve the scores needed seemed to think it was possible, from July 3 to July 14. Hall a Chem- It’s not that big a gap anymore. to all competitors. Dale quickly ex- to qualif y for the event. With the with a serious glance into space istry PhD student, will compete What looked unobtainable plained that “at that stage we were competition drawing nearer, it he declared “I want to use this as a in the men’s recurve event, whilst before doesn’t look that hard only taking part.” seems the magnitude of the duos’ stepping stone really to see if I can Dale a Physics PhD student was They weren’t content just to achievement is slowly but surely move on to shooting for the senior selected to take part in the men’s make up numbers for long though, sinking in. GB squad. compound competition. Being part they soon decided to try and qual- Looking at the scores it’s not that of a showpiece dubbed the Uni- ify for the Universiade, embarking big a gap anymore, what looked un- versity equivalent of the Olympic They put their success down to on a journey that culminates with They’ve worked hard the fiercely competitive, yet wel- obtainable before doesn’t look that games is a huge achievement, but the Universiade archery showpiece enough... so why not hard.” With Dale adding “no one I for a duo who are about to ascend coming environment of Warwick’s at a brand new venue that will take completely debunk archery club. Hall said “it’s real- know of has gone from zero, start- to the pinnacle of University sport, in a brand new venue from 4-8 July. conventional wisdom once ing archery at University to going both Hall and Dale came across as ly good for taking people in and They embarked on a period of in- more? teaching them to shoot, the core on to the GB squad.” They’ve shot unnervingly modest, unassuming tense outdoor training this winter for ambitious targets before and and above all, calm. of our experienced team is made described by Hall who said “all the up of people who learned to shoot after Gwangju and of course after Their journey to Gwangju has way through the winter we’ve been They both agreed that compet- they finish writing their theses, been far from conventional. Un- at University, whereas other uni’s practising outdoors,which isn’t ing in an event televised on over rely heavily on people who already who knows maybe they’ll shoot like many of their opponents at the something we normally do we’d 100 different television stations again, this time even further. forthcoming event, the pair only had experience before university”. normally be h iding indoors, before across the world was a daunting took up archery upon arriving at Bouncing off his compatriot, Dale adding “we’ve been sort of building prospect. Their hours spent outside University. Dale explained “both painted a picture of one of the most up to this for months.” on the Varsity field, shooting arrow of us decided to take it up when intense clubs on campus, he told To achieve their ultimate goal after arrow, moving from novices we came to Warwick. We both did me with a glint in his eye “every and qualify for the University to champions with no one watch- Have any huge undergraduate degrees here as well, year we do better than the previous Games, they had to take part in an ing have led to this. Dale said “it’s success stories at I did a 4 year undergrad in Phys- year, we’ve got really good people intense selection shoot held in Lil- kind of the like the culmination of your club? Tell us on ics and started archery in my sec- who come along and want to push leshall on April 25 this year. Hall an awful lot of work in the sport. Facebook: ond year. Noticing my surprise at themselves to get better and break remembered the tense atmosphere This is my last year of doing club records.” their rapid improvement he then at the shoot well “I’ve never been to archery in University. How I do? » photo: Warwick Archery assured me “leaps and bounds is a Breaking club records and com- a competition like it before, you’re We’ll see.” Regardless of their re- It’s larger than life, and larger than Leamington most physically impressive speci- Shingi Mararike men I have ever seen in the flesh, Justin ‘Hammer’ Sysum, squared up against Mike ‘WildBoar’ Hitch- hen I was asked to cover man. the second show of the The latter should have been au- UK’s newest wrestling tomatically our favourite of obvi- Wpromotion Legacy Wrestling at the ous reasons but it was impossible Leamington Assembly, my mind to ignore the sheer majesty of the could not help but flash back to the Hammer as the big man closed the traumatic ordeal that my only oth- show with a death-defying somer- er experience of live wrestling had sault splash from the top rope. been. Having arrived early to secure Though professional wrestling a front row seat and ensure that I in the UK may never reach the could see even with my little legs, It may have taken me 15 years to acy’s superstars did not disappoint with a Space-Invaders printed mask popularity that it has in the USA, I was breathless both from excite- once again be emotionally ready to in this regard, as Chuck Mambo in on his face and Sega Genesis con- the number of local promotions ment and filling up the inflatable sit three feet away from a wrestling particular panned to the younger trollers around his neck; something offering entertainment of this type hammer that my dad had bought ring, but my experience with Leg- fans by pointing out the similarity which appealed to both the young has skyrocketed in Britain since me from the merchandise stand by acy Wrestling quickly showed me of Jack Starz’s ice-themed costume and the older generations in attend- 2010, with Legacy among the new- the time the first goliath came out. that this was once again a case of to Princess Elsa from Frozen, and ance. est of these. A mixture of theatre The hulking monster of a man oversensitivity on my part. Gracing a number of the wrestlers coming He and his partner may have lost and sport that has something for ensured that my enthusiasm was the Assembly on the first Saturday out during the interval to meet the at the hands of The Henchmen, everyone, this might be just what short lived, tearing my hammer of every month, Legacy Wrestling younger audience members was a but Arcade’s following, already in you’ve been looking for to fill the away from me and bursting it with provides two hours of quality, fam- nice touch that could potentially extremely good health from that period of after dinner and before his teeth to make a mockery of the ily-friendly entertainment. breed some lifelong fans. night’s showing, is only set to rise pre-drinks on a Saturday night. .The rest of the event was viewed Any successful wrestler must One wrestler that particularly as the months and shows go by for Give Legacy Wrestling a try, you through a filter of tears,. It was all have the charisma to match his ath- stood out from legacy was the en- Legacy Wrestling due to his unique may find yourself pinned. too much for a boy of 17 to take. I leticism and with it an ability to get igmatic figure of Arcade, whose and innovative persona. The best kid, of course. I was 5… Honest. the crowd to make some noise. Leg- video game theme saw him run out was saved for last, however, as the » photo: Julia Ward