Three Oxford University students completed four ultramarathons for charity last week: Thomas Milton (St Hilda’s College), and Harry Kyd and Jack Harper-Hill (the Queen’s College), ran in aid of...
The meeting was four students short of reaching a quorum, so no business could be voted on.
Committee elections, a resolution to ban slates, and approval of National Union of Students affiliations were all on the agenda.
“Negative health effects on residents”, “blight on property prices” and “proximity to listed buildings” are among the numerous concerns that have been expressed by members of the Barton Residents Association.
The decision is a major victory for student campaigners, who have been pressuring colleges and the University to withdraw financial support for the fossil fuel, tobacco and arms industries.
In a video posted on the page, Simon specifically referenced a ban on “Slav Squatting” on tables at OUCA’s Port and Policy as a catalyst for his run, accusing OUCA President Ellie Flint of “oppressing our meme culture”.
At a meeting on Monday, Treasurer Charlie Coverman claimed that he withdrew a motion opposing the nominations after facing abuse from colleagues, including being told there was "a special wing in hell" for him.