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.

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.

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

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

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

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

A Response to Dear Harvard

Gina Price argues that Oxford does not neglect survivors of sexual violence

An Open Letter to Andrew Smith MP

Alice Nutting criticises the MP for Oxford East's decision to support the welfare cap in Parliament

Not-so-equal marriage

Jessica Parker Humphreys explains why the legalisation of gay marriage should not be seen as the be all and end all in the fight for equality

The government’s higher education policy is an omnishambles

Robert Walmsley discusses the continuing problems with tuition fees and the sell-off of the student loan book

#nomakeupselfie: "It’s about women, not about makeup"

Alice King addresses the #nomakeupselfie trend in the wake of Oxford student Jeanne Marie's inspired fundraising efforts after being assaulted in a nightclub

Interview: Steven Pinker

Rowan Borchers discusses gender and genetics with the Harvard psychologist

Should Oxford students be concerned by rising housing costs?

With Oxford recently found to be Britain's 'most expensive city', Robert Walmsley examines the impact of rising housing costs on students

Tony Benn: The strange death of socialist England

Nick Mutch discusses the reasons behind Tony Benn's lack of parliamentary success

Debate: ‘I Too Am Oxford’ and ‘We Are All Oxford’

Tyler Alabanza-Behard and Alexandra Wilson discuss the two campaigns which have reached national headlines

"Oxford is a place for all people to study"

Max Chamberlin, one of the models in the 'We are all Oxford' campaign, argues that Oxford's race issue is misrepresented by the national media

Profile: Ricky Gervais

Joel Casey talks activism, atheism, and America with RIcky Gervais

Interview: Jerry Springer

April Peake talks culture, controversy and corruption with Jerry Springer

Why do students prefer all-nighters to sensible work hours?

Tom Carter considers the reasons behind this unsolved mystery

The Wahoo pair were right to question their treatment

Charlotte Cooper-Beglin criticises calls to silence those ejected from Wahoo last week

Why Israeli Apartheid Week matters

The committee of Oxford University Arab Cultural Society responds to Richard Black's article 'Who is calling for Apartheid now?' and outlines the purpose of this year's Oxford Israeli Apartheid Week

Debate: Should colleges be selective about their donors?

Following a controversial donation to St Peter’s College, Conor Dinan and Samuel Rutishauser-Mills debate whether college funding should be vetted

The Student View: Why modelling needs a makeover

Alice King explains why Oxford Fashion Week should reflect the makeup of Oxford in general

Interview: Chris Hedges

Nick Mutch talks journalism and Julian Assange with Chris Hedges

"Sex against the wall doesn’t automatically make you kinky"

An anonymous s-expert discusses the true meaning of 'kink'

"We’re loved as God’s children no matter our sexuality"

OICCU President Josh Peppiatt, on sex and Christianity

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