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Both rags and riches: Social media is heightening Oxford’s class disparities

According to the University of Oxford’s admissions data, in 2024, 14.5% of students admitted were from the most socio-economically deprived areas in the UK. Many students at the University...

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We need to talk about Oxford’s gossip problem

Gossiping is an innately human pastime, existing long before our generation, and a beloved...

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When I met Peter Mandelson

In October 2024, during the Oxford Chancellor election, one of my responsibilities as Deputy Editor of Profiles at Cherwell was to interview Peter (then Lord) Mandelson, who was among the five frontrunners contesting the election.

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There really is no smoke without fire

Preoccupation with one’s appearance is to be expected when starting at University. New wardrobes...

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Both rags and riches: Social media is heightening Oxford’s class disparities

We need to talk about Oxford’s gossip problem

When I met Peter Mandelson

There really is no smoke without fire

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