Alyssa Grossbard
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
As American as Apple Pie
The transoceanic food divide
Turkey delight – it’s Thanksgiving!
'Christmas dinner doesn't end with a pumpkin or apple pie'
A Congregation of American Tongues
Alyssa Grossbard finds the one place in Oxford 'I can go where I'm guaranteed to hear other American tongues'
Red State, Blue State – or County
"I've learned now to be careful to mind my American tongue when discussing red states and blue states, because the effect of colour on how others construe my stated opinions is quite important, and easily mistaken."
Obama can’t breathe easy
'As an independent, it's obvious this is a pivotal election' says Alyssa Grossbard
Why humanity needs the humanities
Universities should think before condemning the humanities
The American Tongue: Resurrected
New year, new blogger, same American Tongue
The Clothing of a Connecticut Yankee in Oxford
At brief moments in time, the world gets curious about American preppies, and on occasion Oxford students might notice the phenomenon