Opinion

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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Artistic expression needs to be defended

Vandana Venkatesh contends artistic expression needs to be defended against increasing self-censorship, as provocative art is needed to challenge and stimulate debate in society.

Interview: Peter Tomka

Robert Macquarie talks to the President of the International Court of Justice about the future of international dispute resolution

Our approach to abortion and disability is contradictory

Josh Peppiatt discusses the contradictory ethical traditions witnessed in UK hospitals which ensure that the lives of some unborn, disabled babies are saved and others aborted

The arrogance of L J Trup’s victory should be condemned

Now that the dust has settled, George Gillett considers what the surprise winner's victory will really mean for students

Are Oxford terms too short?

Michaelmas has come to an end so Will Railton puts it to Robert Walmsley that eight is enough.

#copsoffcampus: Don’t target police officers

Protests should address structural issues within the police force rather than target officers themselves, argues Max Long

The internet needs to stop resembling the Wild West

Conor Dinan argues that NSA spying and intrusions of privacy from internet companies are two sides of the same coin and that the rights of individuals need to be better protected online.

Telling the truth about Nelson Mandela

Nick Mutch attempts to show the darker, more complicated and far more human side of Nelson Mandela.

Mandela’s legacy: how should students respond?

Billy Beswick argues students should not be satisfied with the social and political victories of the 20th century - we should use Mandela’s example as an inspiration to start addressing the injustices of our own times.

#copsoffcampus London protests: Live Blog

Cherwell brings you up-to-date coverage from today's #copsoffcampus protest which started at the University of London

Why this is a golden age of journalism

William Pimlott tackles the misconception that journalism is in a rut

Interview: Dr Timothy Hands

What causes Oxford’s access problem? Cherwell talks to Tim Hands, head of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference

Investigation: are schools failing Oxford applicants?

A Cherwell survey reveals how state school students are discouraged from applying to Oxbridge

Access: I was lucky to recieve the little help I did

Natalie Hallam describes applying to Oxford unsupported by her sixth form

Access: we’ll get there step by steady step

Rachel Pickering, OUSU’s VP for Access & Academic Affairs, considers what is being done by the University for access and outreach

The success of ‘fail’

After coming first in a 'Words of the Year' list, Rebecca Fairbank considers how relevant the word 'fail' is to Oxford students

OULC dismayed with Labour Students

Oxford University Labour Club to write an open letter to Labour Students expressing their dissatisfaction with the organisation

OUSU hosts free HIV testings

OUSU and the LGBTQ Campaign are holding free Sexual Health and HIV testing sessions this week as part of National HIV testing week

Interview: Eric Pickles

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government talks politics, privatisation and public services with Rowan Borchers

Homo Hop? Say What?

Thomas White laments the homophobia endemic in rap music.

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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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