Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Marc Pacitti

Syria – What should happen next?

Marc Pacitti asks whether the US really has the appetite for intervention in Syria.

The Future of Rap Music

Marc Pacitti introduces a new genre of rap that is just perfect for Oxford

Political Correctness – Anything But Mad?

Marc Pacitti argues that political correctness is anything but mad.

Unto Us is Born a Son

Marc Pacitti argues the republican case against the monarchy.

Interview – Mehdi Hasan

Marc Pacitti talks to Mehdi Hasan about Israeli nuclear arms and the duplicity of Dawkins

St Anne’s JCR splashes out on airbag

Health and safety measure to combat the difficulty of stairs

Three Hilda’s rowers banned from College sport

One hour before men’s race, three rowers suspended

Keble’s welfare condom-drum

Welfare reps call for return of stolen JCR condoms

Review: Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City

Marc Pacitti doesn't think these vampires suck!

The Top 12 – 5th Week

Marc Pacitti looks ahead to the top cultural events of 3rd week.

Americanisms: I could most definitely care less

Marc Pacitti rebuffs British concerns about the dangers of Americanization

Mark Ronson to play Balliol ball

Ball committee forced to announce headliner prematurely dues to miscommunication

The Top 12 – 4th Week

Marc Pacitti looks ahead to the top cultural events of 4th week

Cuts protest hits Oxford

High Street and Broad Street play host to cuts protesters

The Top 12 – 3rd Week

Marc Pacitti looks ahead to the top cultural events of 3rd week.

Let’s Not Get Hitched

Marc Pacitti is unimpressed by Richard Seymour's partisan attitude in 'Unhitched: The Trial Of Christopher Hitchens'

Balliol JCR confesses "major oversight"

Students not informed of masonry works until day before choosing rooms

The Top 12: 2nd Week

Marc Pacitti looks ahead to the top cultural events of the week ahead.

Authorial Immunity

Marc Pacitti asks why we feel the need to excuse our authors for their prejudices.

How Not to Write About Music

Marc Pacitti despairs at the current state of music journalism

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