Opinion

I was wrong. Oxford needs a ‘reading’ week.

In passing, friends often bemoan how their partners at other universities get a week off, mid-term, to, in essence, prat around. The deified ‘reading week’. I have always held...

Opinion Morwenna Stinchcombe -

The Schwarzman Centre is a commercial venture, not a place of learning

Schwarzman's donation was meant to revitalise study of the humanities. But with cramped libraries and cramped faculties, it's closer to a death knell.

Opinion Morien Robertson -

CalSoc misses the ‘Reel’ point

During my first week in Oxford, I stumbled upon a Scottish third year in...

Opinion Anonymous Scottish Student -

‘Studentification’ is hollowing out Oxford

When redevelopment becomes synonymous with displacement, we must ask what kind of city is being constructed alongside the University.

Opinion Leo Jones -

Fight for justice

Gil Won Ok's story of WWII sex slavery and her quest for an apology

Five-minute tute: Is crime rising?

Your guide to whether the public's fears about crime are justified

Interview: Peter Tatchell

Examining the ideology behind the activist's Middle East agenda

5 Minute Tute: The right to die

Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics Professor Julian Savulescu argues for a change in the law.

Organ Honesty

Donating organs - where does the trust lie?

Clamping down on legal protest

The student who was arrested for throwing water to a tree protestor speaks about the issues raised by his actions.

OUSU election: meet the candidates

Cherwell grills the four OUSU presidential candidates on their stance on crucial student issues

Bush’s last stand

Why we should see past Obamamania and take the last-minute actions of the Bush administration seriously

Uniting the Nations

The head of the UN Association Sam Daws explains it's role.

Five Minute Tute: President Obama

Politics lecturer Scot Peterson tells us what to expect from the 44th US President.

Why we need Gender Equality Week

The Co-Secretary for OxWiP (Oxford Women in Politics) argues for awareness.

Chambers: The Running Man

We speak to controversial sprinter Dwain Chambers about his colourful career

5 Minute Tute: The Electoral College

History lecturer Dr. Nichola Clayton explains the US electoral system

Palin for feminism?

Can the Republican VP candidate represent a feminism of the right?

Inside Darfur

We talk to Paddy Drain, a Médecins Sans Frontières nurse back from Darfur.

5 Minute Tute: ANC in crisis

Professor William Beinart explains the crisis in the African National Congress

Financial Turmoil: Growth good? Growth bad?

Is the country experiencing happiness or growth?

Club nights to be proud of

In defence of PULSE

What OUSU needs

With the OUSU Presidential election just weeks away, Peter Morcos looks at its future

In defence of OUCA chauvinism

Why OUCA's controversial poster isn't that bad - from a non-Tory

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