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Student rapper held at gunpoint

A recent graduate of Oxford was held at gunpoint by police in Bournemouth yesterday.

07-08 Arts Roundup

Chris Baraniuk on the highlights of the Oxford music, drama and cinema scenes

Student security risks exposed

Over half of students are letting strangers into colleges; one third wouldn’t immediately report a lost access card or keyfob.

All Blacks star to play for Blues

An international rugby star will be playing for Oxford’s Blues in next year’s Varsity match in December.

Piece of cake

Chris Baraniuk explores the magic of the Covered Market's Cake Shop.

Oriel JCR President apologises

Tom Callard has said he will be issuing “a full apology” after JCR members proposed a motion of censure against him.

Squatters break into student house

"The nicest touch was the shopping trolley we found in my friend George’s room"

Sanctum amid the Spires

Cherwell investigates the University’s role in introducing refugees to higher learning in both past and present.

Coming soon: the Hildaboy

William Hedley, 18, is one of the first ever boys to hold an offer for St Hilda’s. The Shrewsbury School pupil spent last Saturday...

A day at the museum

Chris Baraniuk joins the 'cultured' crowdsYou might think that an afternoon trip to the Louvre in Paris would be a pretty tranquil outing....

Access blog breaches rules in OUSU election contest

OUSU’s Vice-President for Access and Academic Affairs has been reprimanded by the Returning Officer after attempts to promote a new initiative violated electoral rules.James...

‘Green Norrington’ scrutinises colleges

COLLEGES’ green credentials have come under scrutiny following the release of a new environment survey, carried out by OUSU.Graduate college Linacre came out top...