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Hundreds protest Supreme Court trans ruling in Oxford

Several hundred protestors took to the streets of Oxford today in response to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010. The march – which began at Bonn Square around 11.30am and ended...
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Why are students so financially illiterate?

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Ask a typical Oxford student about their academic course, and they’ll happily ramble about the things they’ve learnt in great, riveting depth. Ask them...

What Tate’s case tells us about student sexual violence

The Tate brothers “have each other’s backs” and concerns about a culture of impunity are echoed here in Oxford.
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Cartoon: ‘Have a restful vac!’

The Easter vac, anticipated
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Tutorials are the antidote to declining public speaking skills

We struggle in an era where much of our most important communication takes place in writing
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College chapels in progressive Oxford: A surprising remnant?

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News abounds of the imminent death of the Church of England. Unable to find a new Archbishop and tearing itself apart over same-sex marriage,...

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Helping the homeless: volunteering or voyeurism?

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An in-depth dive into the music of May Day

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May Day: It’s unique, convivial...
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Joanna Miller’s ‘The Eights’: Unapologetically, indulgently Oxford

Do not worry: despite the title, this is not a rowing novel. Instead, the term ‘The Eights’ in Miller’s novel refers to the four women who populate corridor eight...
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Missing the plot of ‘Wuthering Heights’: Is the book always better?

Sophie Price discusses Emerald Fennell's upcoming film adaptation of Withering Heights, examining how much film adaptations can get away with changing.
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A review of Day 2 of the Oxford University Short Film Festival

The Oxford University Short Film Festival took place at the end of last term in Keble O’Reilly Theatre. Each day featured a variety of well-crafted student films, and day...
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On being a fringe friend

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The concept of being a fringe friend sounds pretty terrifying – but the alternative sounds even worse.

Sport

Inside the women’s boat: courage on the Tideway

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Clean sweep for Cambridge at Chanel J12 Boat Race weekend

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Youth and Spares complete, time for the Boat Race

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The stage is set for...

Men’s Blues Hockey survive back-to-back relegation playoffs

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