Thursday 9th July 2026

Opinion

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of free speech”, the Oxford Union is the embodiment of Oxford exclusivity and elitism. Founded by...

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...

Who gets to build the future: On tech bros

While scrolling through social media, a video appeared on my feed titled “Remember who...

Gender is what you make of it

If you ever dare to become an audacious transsexual like me, you may have...

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

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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