Lifestyle

In defence of the dreamer

I recently asked someone what their dream job would be, casting aside money, practicality, etc., and their answer was to be a writer.

Lifestyle Honor Thompson -

A midsummer nightmare: Our warming world

It feels like only days ago that I was walking through the University Parks, ringed by waves of the greenest grass, the shiniest puddles, and the healthiest plants.

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How my year abroad in France healed my relationship with food

We’re sitting at a makeshift dining table at the foothills of the Pyrenees, the mystic beauty of the mountains enveloping our little group.

Lifestyle Verity Fleetwood-Law -

A beginner’s guide to being an amateur

When I was seven, my grandma decided I was going to be a pianist. For the next twelve years, I sat through weekly piano lessons, despite a complete absence of enthusiasm for the instrument.

Lifestyle May Bruce -

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‘What it means to be a cornerstone’: life at an all girls’ school

What does it mean to be a polished cornerstone, and can we make sure it's not something sexist?

And you thought it’s bad over here…

The educational segregation in this country that you didn't even know was happening .

Flexitarians: Weird but OK?

Is flexible vegetarianism a more sustainable path towards a healthier planet?

Popping the all-boy bubble

How much do the benefits of an all-boy education outweigh the costs?

My Cup Runneth Over

One environmentally conscious bleeder's tricky situation may shock the reader.

Can you take the heat?

Whilst friendly and warm, the pressure can often be too much in the academic hothouse that is all-girls grammar school.

From Paris with Love

"If we can do this, we can do anything."

A letter to: My closeted self

To myself, but hollow, It was a wild ride getting to the place we’re at right now. You spent the first seventeen years of your...

Life at an Oxford PPH – communal or claustrophobic?

‘Yeah but it’s not a real college.’ Sound familiar? For us PPH dwellers it definitely does. Whether it’s a snobbish remark or, as is...

Coldplay heating up

The death of being embarrassed about playing Coldplay in the shower

Oxlove or Oxhate – The Tinder Edition

We've all been there. Fresh out a break-up, nothing to do on a Friday night, or simply just a bit bored. It's easy to...

Restaurant Review: Oli’s Thai

It is high time that I write a negative review. After my gushing fascination with Peppers, infatuation with Pan Pan, and absolute satisfaction with...

Bubble Tea: The Definitive Review

In Oxford alone, there are 5 bubble tea shops, so we (two Asians from Hong Kong) decided to compare and contrast them to give a definitive review of which bubble tea is the most value for your money.