Opinion

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...

Opinion Amalia Larsson Negi -

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.

Opinion Hassan Akram -

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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Greg Brinkworth argues that the resignation of Ed Skrein from the cast of Hellboy might finally signal a turning point for minority representation in Hollywood

The Arpaio pardon is misuse of power, plain and simple

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Sarah Champion’s resignation is a testament to the dangers of political correctness

Jordan Bernstein argues that those highlighting uncomfortable truths unfairly risk losing their jobs

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The media’s focus on false rape claims deters real victims

Cat Bean argues that high profile cases such as Jemma Beale's will further complicate bringing true perpetrators to justice

We must care about the Taylor Swift case

Naomi Packer argues that Taylor Swift's recent lawsuit is a timely reminder of the power one woman can have in standing up against harassment

Tear Down America’s Shame

Adam John Ellison argues that we cannot cling to Confederate symbols and statues in modern America, while being genuine about ending oppression

The Paris Climate Accord is now little more than scrap paper

Daniel Villar argues that despite being formed with the best intentions, the Paris Climate Accord now serves as a reminder of a collective failure to combat climate change

The Norrington Table serves no meaningful purpose

Daniel Kodsi argues that the Norrington Table's is too superficial to provide any valuable insight into collegiate disparity in finals

Trump’s team of failures are running out of time

Adam John Ellison argues that the Trump administration will make history for all the wrong reasons

Academic achievement is an important metric for admissions

Greg Brinkworth argues that shifting the focus away from academic attainment at admissions stage risks misleading applicants

Decolonising history, or obscuring reality?

Efforts to decolonise Oxford's past can draw a fictitious veil over history

BBC’s shameful pay gap and the need for quality

Jordan Bernstein argues that the BBC should solve its gender pay gap, but cutting the salaries of its highest earners would compromise quality

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Opinion

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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