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 -

Why we need a sensible debate over Europe

Jan NedvÃdek argues that the public deserves a mature debate over Britain's future within the European Union

Why criticism of the FPTP system is misguided

Jan NedvÃdek argues there are considerable merits to our current electoral system and we shouldn't be too hasty to change it

The reaction of the radical left after the election

Jan NedvÃdek lambasts sections of the radical left for their attitudes following Labour's defeat in the election

Investigation: Women in academia

C + investigates the causes of the gender gap at Oxford, why its impact is endemic in certain subjects, and how students and staff are working to support women in academia

The disproportionate influence of minor parties

Jan NedvÃdek argues that the influence of minor parties in the next Parliament could have some unwelcome consequences

The sheer hypocrisy of communist sympathisers

Jan NedvÃdek looks at the supposed communist sympathisers within the Oxford community, arguing such a position is wrong

What the new government means for students

James Elliott analyses the new government's education policies, and in particular whether a rise in tuition fees might be on the cards

The long way back for the Left after electoral defeat

James Elliott argues that Labour should look to its grass-root support to channel its anger at social injustices and develop a new politics of the left

What this election hasn’t changed about copy-cat policies

James Elliott calls on those unhappy with the election results to stop lamenting and start organising

The falsity of voting for "anti-austerity" parties

James Elliott argues that voting for parties like the Greens or the SNP is counter-intuitive if you want to avoid a Tory government

The current conflicts raging within the NUS

James Elliott takes a look at the changes taking place within the NUS

Why a reading week wouldn’t go far enough

James Elliott argues that calls for a reading week do not tackle the systemic issues affecting students

Oxstew: Terrorism expert new VC to combat left-wing students

“Oxford is particularly at risk due to the presence of ISIS”

Oxstew: Motion to buy guillotine passes at St Catz

“The purchase of the guillotine is just a precautionary measure”

OxStew: OUSU to hold referendum on owls in exams

“The world of Harry Potter is essentially a celebration of Britain’s elite educational institutions anyway.'

OxStew: Christians call balls ‘unacceptable’

“Oxford students not wanting us at their balls is yet another triumph of the politically correct liberal elite, and is exactly why we need Nigel Farage to stay on as UKIP leader.”

OxStew: Princess Charlotte interested in Wadham degree

“I intend to use all means within my power to smash capitalism, just as soon as I can walk”

OxStew: IS hails ISIS vote of confidence over magazine name

'We thank the magazine for holding steadfast despite the unwarranted pressure to change its name'

OxStew: Council buckles in lead up to election

City Council buckles under the weight of student voter registrations

Why we should keep the Human Rights Act

Bella Sankey, Director of Policy at the human rights group Liberty responds to Jan NedvÃdek's article on the Human Rights Act

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