Tuesday 31st March 2026

Opinion

I was wrong. Oxford needs a ‘reading’ week.

In passing, friends often bemoan how their partners at other universities get a week off, mid-term, to, in essence, prat around. The deified ‘reading week’. I have always held...

The Schwarzman Centre is a commercial venture, not a place of learning

Schwarzman's donation was meant to revitalise study of the humanities. But with cramped libraries and cramped faculties, it's closer to a death knell.

CalSoc misses the ‘Reel’ point

During my first week in Oxford, I stumbled upon a Scottish third year in...

‘Studentification’ is hollowing out Oxford

When redevelopment becomes synonymous with displacement, we must ask what kind of city is being constructed alongside the University.

Society must treat prisoners with greater respect

Charlotte Cooper-Beglin discusses penal reform after attending a talk with convicted murderer, Erwin James.

Is the Wadham Zero Tolerance policy fair?

Tom Beardsworth and Barbara Speed argue about the merits, or not, of the college JCR's new policy to combat sexual harassment

The Cherwell Profile: Ken Livingstone

Sean Ford speaks to the veteran of the Left, Ken Livingstone

Wadham sexual harassment motion reflects clash of values

Joseph Miles questions whether moves to combat sexual harassment are an infringement of justice

The Cherwell Profile: Peter Singer

Rowan Borchers meets the philosopher and vegetarian activist Peter Singer.

"Porn is not inherently misogynistic"

Simone Webb counters the arguments in last week's porn debate

Should college networks ban porn?

Jennifer Brown and Anna Cooban go head to head

5 Minute Tute: Women in Prison

Cherwell Voices speaks to Katie Fraser of the charity 'Women in Prison'

Animal rights protesters offer no credible alternative

Joe Miles questions the purpose of the recent Oxford anti-vivisection demonstrations.

Inside Port and Policy

Henry Zeffman infiltrates OUCA's weekly meeting

The Cherwell Profile: Nate Silver

Patrick Beardmore steals an interview with the US political pollster and star statistician

Debate: Can your tutor also be your friend?

Alexander Rankine and Anna Cooban weight up whether socialising with your tutor is really a good idea or not.

Oxford must get rid of stigma attached to mental health

Joe Miles argues that those suffering from mental health illnesses should not feel ashamed at seeking help.

The Cherwell Profile: Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi talks about gun control, Republicans, and why she is 'hoping and praying' Hillary Clinton will run in 2016

Oxford Maladies

Alexander Rankine's compendium of illnesses and ailments exclusive to our good university

The Cherwell Profile: Walter Isaacson

Media titan and big name biographer Walter Isaacson talks to Jonathan Epstein about Oxford, politics, and being honest with Steve Jobs.

Is Andrew Hamilton’s salary justifiable?

Jennifer Brown argues that Andrew Hamilton's salary is an example of the 'same old bleak story' whilst Alexander Rankine is more sympathetic to the Vice-Chancellor's £424,000 pay package

Working class boys are a minority group

Paul-Raphael Shehadeh argues that working class boys should be treated as a minority groups in Oxford admissions.

A View From the Pidge: Trinity ’13

Guess who's back, back, back ... No, not Slim Shady, but Henry and Adam, with their (not very) unique blend of comment and comment. No prelims scores were harmed in the making of this blog ... hopefully.

Thatcher death parties not about hate

Charlotte Cooper Beglin on why criticisms of parties after Thatcher's death are largely misplaced

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