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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Investigation: Student intermission

C+ finds a disparity between different students' experiences of the process, with evidence of students' trust being broken, and colleges treating mental health problems as disciplinary ones

Did you clap Le Pen’s speech?

In his weekly column, James Elliott looks back at the questions surrounding the Oxford Union's decision to invite Marine Le Pen to speak

Debate: Should we have televised leadership debates?

Given widespread demands to include minority parties in this year’s pre-election TV debates, Lucjan Kaliniecki and Harry Gosling discuss whether we should have televised leadership debates at all

We should stop the social media ‘pay-day witch-hunt’

Jack Evans argues that the student social media campaign against Andrew Hamilton's salary is reactionary

Interview: Xavier Rolet

Tom Robinson talks to Chief Executive of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) about the role of finance and the future of capitalism

Oxstew: Oxford death toll of 500 in battle for free speech

In our weekly satire, 500 students have been killed in the blood-bath on Turl Street that kicked off after a free speech debate

The Campaign: Giving What We Can

Henry Phipps on why giving money to charities can increase personal happiness, and why it is important to give to the most effective charities

Interview: Richard Evans

Tom Robinson talks to historian Richard Evans about Oxford, being an expert witness in Irving v. Lipstadt, and the purpose of history

The uphill battle to register student voters

Oxford City Councillor Tom Hayes explains how new voter registration laws affect students in Oxford

The new counter-terrorism bill is a threat to free speech

In his weekly column, James Elliott warns that the new counter-terrorism bill will infringe our liberty

Debate: should faith be kept private?

In light of Oxford Inter-Collegiate Christian Union's 'Uncover Oxford' week, we ask whether faith should be kept private

David vs Goliath: can Syriza change the status quo?

Harry Gosling considers whether the electoral mandate of Syriza will give them an economic mandate for change

Interview: Paris Lees

Niamh McIntyre talks to Paris Lees about transgender activism and class identity

The Campaign: Cuntry Living

Niamh McIntyre explains why people should get involved in Cuntry Living and intersectional feminism

Interview: Sama Dizayee

Mary Reader talks to Sama Dizayee about media bias, the power of writing and the future of Iraq

OxStew: Residents demand removal of ‘spires’ blocking view

In our weekly satire, local residents demand the removal of 'spires' blocking views of the Oxford city skyline

Are some lives really more significant than others?

Amaka Opara looks at the difference in media coverage between the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris and recent Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria, asking why some incidents garner so much more attention than others

"Be prepared to argue"

Jonathon Turnbull looks into the case of a student who successfully reduced a £400 cleaning bill to £35

Fire alarm silenced and a collapsed ceiling

Megan Eldred discusses her nightmare experience with S&C

Interview: Vivienne Westwood

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull talks to Vivienne Westwood about activism and politics
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