Opinion

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.

Opinion Kristof Sitanyi -

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.

Opinion Henry Bunkall -

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of...

Opinion Olivia-Mae Butterfield -

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...

Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

Interview: Slavoj Žižek

John Maier talks to Slavoj Žižek about Trump, student politics and the power of comedy

Should colleges adopt meat-free hall days?

Michael Shao calls for meat-free hall days as reducing consumption of meat has significant environmental impact, whereas Colin Donnelly argues that meatless days represent the tradition of universities trying to enforce lifestyle choices on students

Trudeau: a liberal’s nightmare

Don’t believe the hype about the Canadian Prime Minister, argues Matthew Roller

One thing I’d change about Oxford… Drinking culture

Maxim Parr-Reid criticises the drinking culture in Oxford

Scotland: time for take two

Scotland’s future success depends on its remaining in the UK, not the EU

May’s government: the first 100 days

May’s opening act avoids the issues which started the show

Profile: Ann Widdecombe

The former shadow home secretary and Conservative Party stalwart on public notoriety, current events, and Brexit

How rational are we?

Johanne Nedergård uses science and logic to show that humans are not as rigorous as we might like to think we are

Interview: Paul Smith

The Director of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History discusses evolution and the importance of the Museum

Student mental health-care shows how the national crisis ought to be approached

The struggle against the national mental health crisis is one that students must join

Interview: Dame Anne Glover

"Politicians are still reluctant to acknowledge the [scientific] evidence when it doesn’t suit their philosophy and everybody loses when that happens."

Historic Mistake: Art History consigned to the past

Preserving the humanities is vital to future prosperity

One thing I’d change about Oxford… Cars

This week Alex Oscroft explores the idea of banning cars in Oxford

Trump’s trump card: a twisted tale

Trumpism may lose the battle, but it has already won the war

Should subfusc remain mandatory in Oxford?

Daniel Villar argues in favour of subfusc as a distinctive feature of Oxford, whereas Tess Leyland interprets it as a sign of the university's self-importance

Profile: Ji-Hyun Park

Sharing the story of escaping North Korea ... twice

Scientists with their heads in the clouds

Tom Galligan discusses the importance of blue sky science

Don’t dread the dread: art and imitation

Colin Donnelly explores cultural appropriation in history and fashion after Marc Jacob’s reinterpretation of dreadlocks

Are corsets really sexist?

Kate Asquith and Catrin Haberfield measure the pros and cons of the corset

Mandatory workshops must stay

Mandatory consent workshops serve a vital and improving purpose

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