Alyssa Grossbard, Author at Cherwell

The Glories Of Trashing

Alyssa Grossbard reflects on the eggy assault to which all Oxford finalists must eventually be subjected.

When the stork comes to Oxford

Alyssa Grossbard recounts the mystifying tradition of college parents, the excitement of college proposals, and the thrill of not knowing who the Oxford stork will drop on your doorstep next year

But oh, those Summer Eights

Sunny skies and lycra-clad guys get Alyssa Grossbard all excited about Summer Eights

Festival Fever

Alyssa Grossbard discusses how Oxford's summer events more than make up for the lack of American festivals back home

Who’s Got Talent?

Alyssa Grossbard discusses how anything goes in the world of reality TV

Reflections on the Decade

Our American blogger, Alyssa Grossbard, reflects on what Bin Laden's death really means to the people of America

Waiting for Superman or a Race to Nowhere?

Our American correspondent, Alyssa Grossbard, discusses the two films which document very different views of the US education system

A Round Red Archetype of Education in Inebriation

Alyssa Grossbard reveals the truth about that notorious red cup

Easter Vacation/Spring Break

Alyssa gets to grips with the ins and outs of transatlantic scheduling

Transatlantic Torpedoing

Alyssa takes a look at the problems faced an American-bred coxwain

Quackdiddlyoso? What all the kids are quacking about

American-in-residence Alyssa Grossbard tries to make sense of the different versions of her favourite childhood game

London Calling – But Not Running On Dunkin’…

Alyssa laments the lack of a certain coffee franchise in the UK

The Color (or Colour) of Spellcheck

Alyssa Grossbard considers the potential ramifications of spellcheck politics

The Lion, the Witch and the…Closet?

Alyssa's dreams come full circle and lose their shine as she finds herself in Lewis' homeland

Who’s On First? (Meets the President. Or Prime Minister.)

Our federalist columnist considers the British monarchist system

The origins of Heinz

Our writer from across the pond remembers a culinary disagreement settled in her favour

A Blizzard or a Blip?

Alyssa Grossbard examines the merits being prepared for when it snows

LSATs, MCATs, and the transatlantic testing divide

Britain the most over-examined nation on earth? You're having a laugh, says Alyssa Grossbard

Reflections on Rudolph

Cherwell's American-in-residence is bemused by Britmas

The Ever-Extending Span of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Christmas and Oxmas both come early

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