Features
Some habits die hard: the truth about Oxford’s Coffee Culture
The baristas in Cornmarket Pret know my coffee order on sight. My friends rarely see me without a strong black Americano in hand. You might say I’m an extreme...
Open Minds, Open Conversations: An Interview with the LOAF Podcast
I knew vaguely of the podcast run by four of my fellow Christ Church...
Food Fight! Oxford and Cambridge compete to tackle food poverty
This summer, the long-anticipated ‘Great Oxbridge BOGOF’ will be returning for its 3rd run....
Just as nice for thrice the price?: The international experience at Oxford
I would be lying if I said I hadn’t looked into getting adopted by...
How do we keep Campsfield closed?
In the first week of Hilary Term, The Student Union became an officially named...
Preying on Oxford’s (cyber) insecurities
Harry is an MPP candidate at the Blavatnik School of Government. Prior to starting at Oxford, she worked as a senior cyber security consultant...
Oxford and Empire: An “uncomfortable” history
Oxford life is tied to tradition. From reciting Latin at the start of formal hall to donning gowns for prelims and finals, our university’s...
100 days on: I’ll give you a choice.
December 26th marks 100 days since the beginning of protests in Iran, sparked by the murder of Mahsa Jina Amini, because of a loosely...
Why have so many Prime Ministers gone to Oxford?
The question as to why so many of the Government’s top brass has come from the esteemed colleges of Oxford has long been debated....
‘Swinging the Lens’: In conversation with Adjoa Andoh
Adjoa Andoh, a ground-breaking actor and director, known most recently for her role as Lady Danbury on Netflix show Bridgerton is the 2022 –...
“Staying in the trouble” at Oxford
“Staying with the trouble”. This was a quote from feminist geographer and all-round academic queen Donna Haraway (2016), cited in Elwood and Leszczynski’s (2018)...
What is Human Sciences?
As the degree celebrates its 50th year, Freya Jones asks current students what it’s actually about.
I chose Oxford over free education in Germany. Here’s why.
If you asked my parents why I applied to Oxford, they would tell you that I was a little too obsessed with Harry Potter...
The 2024 Conundrum: Should Biden Run?
The presidency is the ultimate job. Theoretically available to any American, it shimmers mirage-like on millions of intimate and individual horizons. In What It...
Turning ladies’ Figure Skating into another sport: Eteri Tutberidze and the future of Figure Skating
CW: Eating Disorders
“It’s amazing what they’re doing there!” declared commentator Chris Howarth during the 2019 Grand Prix Final. “Turning ladies’ figure skating into another...
The iron fist of a former Prosecutor General: The future of Korean politics
It has been more than half a year since the 2022 South Korean presidential elections were held. COVID-19, growing economic inequality, an unfair housing...
Everything I know about (uni) love
During summer vacation, as part of my mission to read as little of my reading list as possible, I picked up Dolly Alderton’s first...
The secret life of a Frat Bro: Debauchery, hedony, and misogyny
The promise of huge parties, limitless booze, and a social scene that feels like it should last forever. The opportunity to join a band...
A Londoner’s Take on the Highlands of Scotland
Scotland is an unknown for most of the English population. Yes, the population is very aware of the dominance of the SNP in its...
