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.

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.

The Oxford Union was never about free speech

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

Oxford’s prestigious reputation deserves scrutiny

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

#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.

The disturbing side of quizzing by Somerville’s Captain

Michael Davies from University Challenge writes about the more perverse aspects of quizzing

Gail Trimble reminisces on her University Challenge fame

Five years on, Patrick Beardmore catches up with the Trinity Fellow and Tutor

Control of online content does not mean censorship

Penelope Cartwright argues that greater control over the material posted on sites like Facebook is necessary

Atheist Churches: A Response to a Response

Harry Kind and Peter Blenkharn respond to Josh Peppiatt's dismissal of the Atheist Church movement.

Provision for disabled students is woefully inconsistent

Aine Jackson gives her account of the difficulties faced as a hard hearing student at Oxford

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