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Jill Cushen

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

Christ Church Cathedral plans to add new accessible entrance

"The reinstated doorway will provide an accessible route to the burial ground behind the Cathedral, and is part of our commitment at Christ Church to make our historic buildings as accessible as possible for the benefit of students, staff and visitors. All being well, the work will be carried out over the next few months."

Launch of new student well-being guide

"I very much hope this guide will reduce anxiety and uncertainty, reassure students that they are not alone in facing these issues, and most importantly that there is always something they can do to help themselves and someone to talk to if it’s all a bit much."

Material girl: How the pandemic changed the way we shop

When faced with an uncertain situation we tend to try whatever we can to feel like we have some control. And so, virtual retail therapy and comfort buying provided a sense of control at a time when we felt deprived of so much.

Colleges announce return policies

Following the government announcement that students on non-practical courses not already exempt will be unable to return to Oxford until the 17th of May,...

Oxford University launches new education and enterprise initiative for BAME students

"This fantastic programme will take that work a step further towards supporting and guiding the careers of the innovation leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."

The Last Bookshop: Giving old books a new life

Jill Cushen talks to Last Bookshop owner Jake Pumphrey about his unconventional approach to the book business.

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.