Opinion

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.

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.

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

A call for Lebanese Unity

Adam Jordan, an Oxford student in Beirut, recounts his experience of last week's bomb blast

First-Class Ticket Mr Osborne?

Should the Chancellor be forking out for politicians to travel in First or will Standard do just fine?

Could Malala change a nation?

Alexandra Sutton praises Malala's courage

5 Minute Tute: Hugo Chavez

Phil Gunson, Venezuelan correspondent for the Economist on Hugo Chavez

Oxford Personality of the Week: Ella Waldman

Ella Waldman runs tube lines for Dominican street-kids

Gay marriage is not a Nazi concept

Eleanor Bley Griffiths argues that when it comes to anti-gay-marriage campaigners, freedom of speech works both ways

Interview: Will Hutton

Izzy Westbury talks to Will Hutton about the EU, economics and eating at Oxford

A summer of extremism: from Lebanon

Will Todman, who recently completed a diplomatic internship in Lebanon, recounts his observations of extremist rage

Hunt should keep his opinions to himself

Hannah Timmis lambasts the new Health Secretary's attack on abortion

Party Conferences – Pointless?

Izzy Westbury and Patrick Kennedy debate whether party conferences still matter

Interview: Natalie Bennett

Eleanor Bley Griffiths speaks to Natalie Bennett about power, policy and stealing Lib Dem voters

The Week That Wasn’t – Freshers Week

Cherwell Comment gives a wholly inaccurate account of Freshers Week

Sides of the Scandal

Our take on other takes of the Pleb-gate scandal

Fighting for the Tory Right

Graham Brady MP, Chairman of the '22, talks to Tom Beardsworth about grammar schools, Europe and No.10

Were you convinced by Nick Clegg’s apology? Take our survey

Take our survey on whether Clegg's apology redeemed or damned him in the eyes of Oxford Student

Another stab in the EBacc

Sarika Sharma asks why the government insists on capping the aspirations of Britain's young people

A national embralessment

Ben Deaner asks why Brits are throwing a tantrum about tits.

To every wannabe politician: get out there and volunteer

Xin Fan steps out of the bubble, volunteering at the Olympics, and urges politicians to do the same.

Running for President? It’s the same everywhere…

An ex-Union President takes a look at the similarities between running for the Union...and running to be President of the United States

Britain, Great?

Sarika Sharma on the need for a dose of horrible history.

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