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.

Sides of the story – the Diamond Jubilee

This week, Cherwell takes a look at others' take on the Diamond Jubilee

Interview: Stephen Glover

Hannah Timmis talks to the founder of The Independent about the death of the Indie dream

5 Minute Tute: Quantum Physics

Professor Simon Saunders sheds some light on the mysterious world of quantum physics

The UK and Europe – born to lose

Ben Deaner on what Eurovision can tell us about the UK and Europe

Sides of the story – the Baroness Warsi scandal

This week, Cherwell takes a look at others' take on the Baroness Warsi scandal

No Minister – miss 69%

Tom Beardsworth looks at how the Queen has achieved such widespread appeal

Interview – Martti Ahtisaari

Cherwell speaks to the Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker and former Finnish President

Syria: the tipping point

Izzy Westbury gives an overview of the escalating and increasingly bloody Syrian crisis

The price of political hypocrisy

How the fight against child trafficking harms those it seeks to protect

5 Minute Tute – Greek Debt Crisis

Simon Wren-Lewis, Professor of Economics and Fellow of Merton College, discusses Greece's economic crisis and what the EU can to do fix it

Sides of the story – eurozone crisis

Cherwell picks apart British coverage of the eurozone crisis

Debate: do we really need OUSU?

Martha Mackenzie and Phillip Saville battle it out over whether affiliating with OUSU is actually worth it for college JCRs

Out of the ivory tower

Sebastian Leape argues that universities need to refocus on teaching

How to lose friends and educate people

Toby Young talks about reinventing state schools, and his left-wing father

No Minister – Banning the ASBO

Phillip Saville argues that the government is out of touch with inner city youths

Cherwell Cartoon: Trinity 2012 Week 5

The Eurozone crisis according to Max Mulvany

Cherwell Cartoon: Trinity 2012 Week 4

Max Mulvany draws on the local and London mayoral elections for inspiration

Cherwell Cartoon: Trinity 2012 Week 6

Our resident cartoonist's take on the Facebook flame wars that have engulfed Oxford's LGBTSoc

An odd kind of freedom

Andrew Irwin picks apart Ron Paul's populist brand of libertarianism.

Greece on the edge

Zachary Tate looks at the possibility of a Greek exit from the Eurozone

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