Opinion

In defence of consent training

CW: sexual violence It is often well-intentioned, stereotypically ‘progressive’ people who argue against the need for Freshers’ Week consent training, or at least find it obsolete. This includes even those...

The Vinted paradox: Consuming our way out of overconsumption

There are few pleasures quite like finding a jumper that sells for £70 new...

Can students still afford to choose?

There’s much about the experience of studying at Oxford that makes it truly unique...

I no longer want to be an astronaut

Just last week, OpenAI dropped 372 papers covering various well-known unsolved problems in mathematics and computer science. As someone in the unfortunate position of soon applying for a PhD in maths, it seems to be harder than ever to get one’s foot in the door. How can I, a bright-eyed but inexperienced undergraduate, compete with thousands of machines trawling through the sum of all human knowledge in parallel?

Interview: Owen Bennett Jones

Jessica Campbell speaks to the freelance journalist about Pakistani politics and tigers

Debate: Was Wolfson’s ‘Communist Bop’ in good taste?

Charlotte Cooper-Beglin and Joe Miles argue the merits of the controversial bop at Wolfson College.

Why I am a confirmed donkey-sceptic

Alexander Rankine's satirical look at the menace of donkey sanctuaries

The war over the war on drugs

Henry Course concludes that it's time to decriminalize

Why I voted against the gay marriage bill

Nicola Blackwood, Tory MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, tells students her reasons for opposing the same-sex marriage bill in parliament

OutFoxing the system

Charlotte Cooper-Beglin talks to libertarian thinker, Claire Fox.

Debate: Do Oxford students work too hard?

Alex Rankine and Anna Cooban go head to head.

Society must treat prisoners with greater respect

Charlotte Cooper-Beglin discusses penal reform after attending a talk with convicted murderer, Erwin James.

Is the Wadham Zero Tolerance policy fair?

Tom Beardsworth and Barbara Speed argue about the merits, or not, of the college JCR's new policy to combat sexual harassment

The Cherwell Profile: Ken Livingstone

Sean Ford speaks to the veteran of the Left, Ken Livingstone

Wadham sexual harassment motion reflects clash of values

Joseph Miles questions whether moves to combat sexual harassment are an infringement of justice

The Cherwell Profile: Peter Singer

Rowan Borchers meets the philosopher and vegetarian activist Peter Singer.

"Porn is not inherently misogynistic"

Simone Webb counters the arguments in last week's porn debate

Should college networks ban porn?

Jennifer Brown and Anna Cooban go head to head

5 Minute Tute: Women in Prison

Cherwell Voices speaks to Katie Fraser of the charity 'Women in Prison'

Animal rights protesters offer no credible alternative

Joe Miles questions the purpose of the recent Oxford anti-vivisection demonstrations.

Inside Port and Policy

Henry Zeffman infiltrates OUCA's weekly meeting

The Cherwell Profile: Nate Silver

Patrick Beardmore steals an interview with the US political pollster and star statistician

Debate: Can your tutor also be your friend?

Alexander Rankine and Anna Cooban weight up whether socialising with your tutor is really a good idea or not.

Oxford must get rid of stigma attached to mental health

Joe Miles argues that those suffering from mental health illnesses should not feel ashamed at seeking help.

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