Opinion

Oxford’s deathtrap – the semi-pedestrianised nightmare

To take a stroll down the quaint New College Lane, to bask in the beauty of a summertime stroll along the canal, to ponder (or procrastinate) your upcoming tutorial...

Opinion Oscar Whittle -

LinkedIn is a Faustian bargain

There are some truths about the world which are both obvious and yet rarely...

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New Mods: An infantilising step away from the fundamentals

Oxford has long played an important role in the world of classical academia. Feeney,...

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Cliques, columns and committees: How insecurity fuels Oxford’s societies

For many freshers arriving at this University, the biggest question playing on their mind...

Opinion Oscar Whittle -

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