Opinion

If Westminster won’t offer reparations, Oxford should

A diasporic fight that surged with UN-approved ambitions saw optimism dwindle early this month. Jamaican government officials have elevated their call for reparations with a petition to Buckingham Palace....

Opinion Madison Garrett -

Oxford’s new Reform UK society puts students like me at risk

I was too mentally exhausted to write this article, but I grew up watching my mother respond to every verbal harassment we faced on the street. When I once told her she could ignore it, she told me that they are relying on stereotypes surrounding Muslim women: they rely on us to be what they want us to be, silent and meek. It is our silence that emboldens them.

Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.

Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.

Opinion Ava Doherty -

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 Â£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

Margaret Thatcher: An Immediate Reflection

Tom Perrin reflects on what the Iron Lady's legacy following her death at the age of 87.

Getting to grips with the economic debate

Zachary Tate breaks through the rhetoric of both sides of the argument

Don’t blame universities for low state school admissions

Tess Colley argues that government treatment of the state sector has damaged state school chances of admissions to the Russell Group.

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