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.

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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...

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Danny Dorling: a better politics?

Ben Evans is heartened by Danny Dorling's overall vision of politics, but unimpressed by his specific analysis

Stand up and be counted: students should campaign to Bremain

It’s us young people that will be most affected by the results of this referendum

The NUS isn’t working – and it won’t anytime soon

Henrique Laitenberger argues that the NUS is structurally unable to provide the services students deserve

Brexit at the Blavatnik: debate review

Antonio Gottardello believes vibrant discussions on the EU are the key to making the referendum a positive event, regardless of the actual result

Debate: ‘does Oxford produce good British Prime Ministers?’

A training ground for outstanding national leaders or producer of the unrepresentative and out of touch? Ben Evans and Ellen Peirson-Hagger go head to head

Sophie in ’t Veld on faith groups, populists and smart integration

Daniel Sutton talks to the Dutch MEP about populist politicians and greater EU integration

Unheard Oxford: Megan Daffern, chaplain at Jesus

Another view on the dreaming spires. This week, Alex Walker talks to Megan Daffern about inter-faith work and college community

Oxford must say Yes to the NUS for the sake of access

Adam Kellett, OUSU’s Access and Admissions Officer, argues that disaffiliation would hit low income students and liberation groups hardest

Nick Clegg: Stronger in Europe

Nick Clegg arrived at the Blue Boar Lecture theatre slightly late. But he didn’t pause on arrival; wasting no time in delving into what...

Oxford’s college drinking dilemma

Across Britain, students are drinking less and things are looking healthier. But something is going wrong in our colleges. Recent reports suggest the 2012 rise...

One thing I’d change about Oxford: coffee-free libraries

Whilst the awe-inspiring architecture of Oxford’s libraries is something nobody would wish to distance themselves from, their distracting influence on everyone’s work is beautifully...

To fight anti-Semitism, vote #YestoNUS

Rivka Micklethwaite argues that leaving the NUS is not conducive to tackling anti-Semitism

One thing I’d change about Oxford… Reading weeks

What would you change? This week, Tilly Nevin argues that a reading week would give us time to actually appreciate Oxford

Vaping on the NHS: should it go up in smoke?

Alec Fullerton thinks the benefits of vaping are debatable and that public money could be better spent elsewhere

Unheard Oxford: Neal Marjoram, member of the Pembroke maintenance team

Another view on the dreaming spires. This week, Sophie Dowle talks to Neal Marjoram about fixing boilers and keeping students content

What new admissions data actually means for access

Charles McGrath, Pembroke Access Officer, argues that Oxford must do more if it is to stop failing disadvantaged students

If OUSU wants to be taken seriously, it should let us see what its up to

Stopping Cherwell from filming in Council is closing the door on student politics

Sir John Vickers on capital buffers and why they matter

Daniel Kodsi talks to the economist and Warden of All Souls about the need for the BoE to push for more stringent regulation

What the Scottish elections mean for the whole UK

Charles Clegg explains that last week’s results in Scotland reveal the extent of the damage Labour has sustained following its leftward lurch

How dare Oxford let common sense get in the way of moral outrage?

Daniel Kodsi argues that it is perfectly reasonable for the University to accept donations from the Qatari government

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