Thursday, January 23, 2025

Jill Cushen

Editor-in-Chief, Hilary 2022. Reading English at Regent's Park College.

University begins regular asymptomatic testing

"The University of Oxford has announced that it will begin regular asymptomatic testing for students and on-site staff from the 12th of April. Students that are able to return to Oxford for Trinity term will be expected to take two Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests which will be available from their college upon arrival."

BREAKING: Closure of Oxford Fever confirmed

"The announcements of both Fever and Cirkus shutting their doors, follow the recent closures of other music and club venues across the city."

Alan Rusbridger steps down from Irish media commission

CW: Sexual Abuse Alan Rusbridger, principal of Lady Margaret Hall and former editor of The Guardian, has resigned from the Future of Media Commission due...

Oxford ACS responds to racial harassment incident at Christ Church

"A thorough internal investigation has since taken place, resulting in a disciplinary process which is ongoing."

Self-Care: A Capitalist Conspiracy?

Self-care is no longer simple, or completely about the self.

Central Oxford to be closed while new Netflix show filmed

Jill Cushen reports on the upcoming Netflix show "Anatomy of a Scandal", parts of which will be filmed in Oxford.

Making “Magic”: A Revival of an Edwardian Fantasy-Genre Play

Magic lends itself well to the online format. It is a play of voices, of witty exchanges and mystifying, unseen events. The audience is called on to construct the setting from their imagination, inspired by the actors and the sound effects, resulting in a final product which is a collaboration between players and listeners.

Wendy’s to open in Oxford on Magdalen Street

The fast food restaurant company, founded in 1969 in Ohio, plans to relaunch its UK brand with the first store coming to Reading in early 2021. Under the current plan, the Oxford store will be located on 1 Magdalen Street.

Oxford City Council calls for vaccine to be accessible

"The government has stated that everyone living in the UK will be able to access the vaccine, however failure to provide the right documentation as well as fear of accessing healthcare services are preventing people from receiving the vaccine."

New Oxford study claims mortality rates rise for gamblers

"A study published by Oxford reveals that high levels of gambling are associated with a 37% increase in mortality."

Oxford study estimates over 60,000 excess deaths during pandemic

The study, which looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mortality trends, reported an increase of 15.1% in the number of deaths compared with the expected level for 2020.

Read, Listen, Learn: The Everchanging World of Books

Flash forward 100 years. Surprise! People still read — just not in the same way as we do now, and we can be pretty...

The Power of Food

Food is more than nourishment; it is a joy which can bring people together, and its connective power is needed now more than ever....

All I Want for Oxmas…

When the crystal ball was dusted off in January 2020, The Atlantic predicted that the next decade would “look very different from what most people expect.” Little did we know how true that statement would be.

Review: V-Card

"an immersive play of laughter, vulnerability and truth"

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