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Stop sneering at the staycation

If so much is available within the UK, what justification is there for an Oxford student to travel across the world?

Opinion Arun Lewis -

The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

Wholesale reform is the last thing Encaenia needs. If only people knew what it is, it would be a well-suited PR exercise for a modern Oxford.

Opinion Billy Arber -

This is how we combat the crusade against universities

It’s easy to think of an arts degree as a fruitless pleasure. But education and academic study are intrinsically valuable.

Opinion Morien Robertson -

From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

If you think this is a win for one side over the other in relation to Israel’s war on Gaza, be careful what you wish for.

Opinion Ebrahim Osman-Mowafy -

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Debate: Should Scotland go it alone?

With the Scottish Independence referendum looming, two Oxonians from north of the border go head-to-head on the question that everyone is asking

Money or Morality – what really motivates the media?

Sian Meaney examines what the recent naked photo scandal with its focus on Jennifer Lawrence tells us about the media

The Carfax by-election should concern us all

Max Leak reacts to the backlash surrounding last week's controversial by-election in the Carfax ward of the city

New domestic abuse laws are vital and long overdue

In response to Nick Mutch's article, 'Legalising Private Relationships', Alice Nutting explains why criticising the proposed laws ignores how important they will be for victims of abuse

The Ice Bucket Challenge: Boon or bane for ALS sufferers?

Tom Posa argues that the Ice Bucket Challenge, despite the good intentions of participants, has done a disservice to ALS patients by trivialising the disease

Legislating private relationships

Nick Mutch considers the consequences of proposed legislation against domestic abuse.

Protest? What protest?

Charlotte Clark discusses the increasing importance of social media in the way we access news

Oxford the second-most expensive university for freshers?

Stan Lalanne argues that data from HSBC’s recent cost of living calculation can be misleading

The tragedy of young suicide

Emma Davies discusses the inadequacy of current mental health provisions for our most vulnerable young people.

Tackling Gender Inequality: Feminist Parties

Tom Robinson considers the merits of Sweden's Feminist Initiative

Theatre etiquette: necessary or needless?

Falling standards of behaviour in British theatres is a concerning issue, but one not entirely clear-cut, argues Will Obeney

The NUS and Alcohol: A Toxic Mix

Tom Carter argues that, with their new anti-binge drinking campaign, the NUS are as out of touch as ever

The app which ‘democratises’ the party playlist

Guests fighting over which One Direction track to play? Not anymore. Zaeem Bhanji talks to Nick Gerard, co-founder of the revolutionary social music app, Jam.

I, too?

Tjoa Shze Hui asks just how far racial campaigns at Oxford are really relevant to the international student community

Interview: Laura Watson

Niamh McIntyre talks to Laura Watson, head of the English Collective of Prostitutes, about decriminalization and sex workers' safety

Yo ho ho and a battle against harsh copyright laws

Luke Barratt on the witch-hunt of The Pirate Bay at the hands of big business

Should alleged rapists be given anonymity until charged?

Nick Mutch and Niamh McIntyre discuss the consequences of a potential move towards greater anonymity for those accused of rape.

The Ben Sullivan case has exposed our victim blaming culture

Recent comments in the media reveal a serious and disturbing truth about society's attitudes to rape, argues OUSU Women's Campaign Officer Lucy Delaney

Interview: Julian Huppert

Nick Mutch talks drugs and coalition politics with Julian Huppert, Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge

Interview: John Rentoul

Nick Mutch talks Blair, Thatcher and Journalism with The Independent on Sunday's chief political commentator John Rentoul

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Opinion

Stop sneering at the staycation

The Encaenia is PR without the public (or anyone else)

This is how we combat the crusade against universities

From pensioners to students, all should fear the Palestine Action ban

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