Opinion

What does Pride mean to you? A reflection on identity

I was so excited to connect with the rest of the group through our shared enthusiasm and experiences. Eagerly, I contacted many other queer friends to join. Their responses would soon shock me.

Opinion Kristof Sitanyi -

Balanced by whose standards? Challenging the Pinsker Centre’s Israel policy trips

On 6th June, The Telegraph published an article outlining the abuse and criticism faced by Ben Ashworth, over his visit to Israel. The article describes the trip as “a fact-finding trip to better understand the Gaza conflict”. A closer examination of the trip itinerary, however, tells a different story.

Opinion Henry Bunkall -

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

A private members’ club audacious enough to promote itself as the “last bastion of...

Opinion Olivia-Mae Butterfield -

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

I was very close to rejecting Oxford for Exeter. While this is not why...

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Junior doctors hunt for the truth

Philip Pope takes stock of the ongoing fiasco surrounding junior doctor contracts. Is the imposition of a contract warranted?

How similar is pro-Israel discourse to apartheid apologism?

I swapped 'South Africa' for 'Israel' in a 1980s pro-Apartheid screed. The OxStu printed it

Misogyny at Burns Night must stop

Ellen Peirson-Hagger argues that we must not ignore the degrading chauvinism that saturates sexist Oxford traditions

The OxStew: prayers for Dawkins answered

The Church realises its mistake, Richard Dawkins will receive a reprieve from God's justice

Unheard Oxford: Jimbob’s

Another view on the dreaming spires. Jim and Bob, the owners of the popular baguette shop, Jimbob’s, offers a special deal to Cherwell readers!

Recent OULC controversy betrays a wider issue

Ellie Bourne, Labour supporter and member of the Oxford Jewish Society, argues that Anti-Semitism has creeped into pro-Palestine movements on campuses and beyond

Lessons from history: abolition of Russian serfdom (1861)

Ebere Nweze recounts one of the most important events of modern Russian history. The emancipation of the serfs led to greater enfranchisement of the Russian people, and arguably postponed revolutionary unrest.

Trump and Berlusconi: is this the new politics?

Antonio Gottardello examines the worrying rise of controversial businessman politicians on both sides of the Atlantic.

Containing an epidemic: what is the Zika virus?

Tilly Nevin brings you up to speed with the latest public health scare, the Zika virus. What is it, and how best can we counter its effects?

The ‘Newmenous’: what Dawkins and science are missing out on

Joshua Caminiti responds to an article by Harry Macpherson on the contemporary relevance of religion

Scalia’s death: a galvanising cause

Daniel Kodsi takes stock of where the presidential race is in light of the unexpected death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

Unheard Oxford: Andrei, Trinity rower and assistant steward

Another view on the dreaming spires. Alec Fullerton speaks with fellow rower, Andrei, a Romanian member of staff at Trinity.

Hong Kong: fanning the flames of localism

Hong Kong's New Year riots were flavoured by racism and fear. Ryan Tang looks at the causes of such friction.

I wouldn’t say my atheist life is monochrome

If Christianity were false, would y ou be sad? I really don't think I would be that upset. Tom Barringer gives an account of his view of the purposeful life.

Cameron and Calais: scaremongering about the jungle

Britain must be careful not to cause resentment abroad as exasperation grows among its European partners.

A few home truths about voluntourism

Who is international volunteering really helping: tourists or those in need?

Debate: Should queer spaces be for LGBT people only?

Halfway through LGBT History Month, Molly Moore and Jack Schofield ask how inclusive should queer spaces be?

Lessons from history: the last emperor of China (1912)

Daniel Kodsi examines the legacy of the last Xuantong Emperor after he abdicated his throne on February 12th 1912

Students can keep Britain in Europe

Akshay Bilolikar discusses the draft deal on the EU

The Newmenous: religion’s decline and replacement

Harry Macpherson looks for meaning beyond religion.

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