Opinion

The hypocrisy of Oxford academics invoking ‘academic freedom’ for Nathan Cofnas

Now, it cannot be clearer: ‘Academic freedom’ is only ever collectively invoked for those like Nathan Cofnas.
Opinion Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani -

The hypocrisy of aestheticised wilderness

We seem to have been locked in an eternal attempt at domination over nature for millennia. My recent trip to Thailand shifted this into clear focus: perhaps the attempt was never really about humans over nature.
Opinion Ava Doherty -

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 -
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The International Student: An Ode to Angie

Henner Petin assesses Angela Merkel's recent career

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Joshua Caminiti discusses the position of the Catholic Church with the Bishop of LA

In defence of the Union

Rory Turnbull offers a rebuttal to all those who seek to condemn the Oxford Union

We must confront sexual violence

Emmeline Skinner Cassidy appeals to her own experience in arguing that we must take note of the stats

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Ollie Johnson talks life after the Guardian with ex-editor Alan Rusbridger

Profile: Abass Saidtaha

Jack Schofield discusses starting life anew in Oxford with Syrian refugee Abass Saidtaha

Freshers, the Union’s not worth it

Luke Barratt tells freshers to save their money and resist the lure of membership of the Oxford Union

Interview: Ian Drake

Harry Gosling discusses bikes and gold medals with British Cycling’s Chief Executive

David Cameron’s bad summer in Brussels

Tycho Onnasch discusses the Prime Minister's attempted renegotiation of EU treaties

The OxStew: Domino’s fall at freshers’ fair

Riot breaks out in Exam Schools as the Domino's stand runs out of pizza
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