Queer spaces can benefit from the presence of allies
With Queerfest on the horizon, Naomi Packer considers the presence of straight people within queer spaces
The collegiate system is in need of change
The vice chancellor's proposals to increase Oxford centralisation are both innocuous and sensible, writes Daniel Kodsi
Smokers need freedom, not permission
Smokers are more considerate to others than often thought, and want nothing more than to be left alone, according to Ethan Croft
The college system defines the Oxford experience – it must remain in place
Maxim Parr-Reid argues that a college was his first and only way to make sense of Oxford
No, saving Cellar was not a true victory for people power
Saving Cellar was an important victory, writes Fred Dimbleby, but pointless divisions are stopping students from uniting to fight for more significant causes
Union memberships are a waste of time and money
Emma Leech argues that although it may sound appealing, your Union card will become a cruel reminder of wasted finances and opportunities
Oxford Union: University should not be a safe space
Members were convinced that the idea would limit free speech and inhibit dialogue
Debate: Does Oxford foster a sense of community?
Maxim Parr-Reid and Tilly Nevin debate whether Oxford University fosters a sense of community
Do colleges have an imperative to help the homeless?
Michael Shao and Matt Roller debate the role of colleges in helping to solve Oxford's homelessness crisis
Debate: does fake news directly threaten democracy?
Richard Birch and Joe Baverstock-Poppy debate whether fake news poses a damage to the democratic systems around us
Life divided: collections
Nicola Dwornik describes two different takes on the termly ‘collections’ experience
Has 2016 shown that majoritarian democracy has failed?
Alex Oscroft questions the effectiveness of majoritarian democracy based on the events of 2016, whereas Toby Williams argues that the system has just been misused this year
College rivalries: good for life at university?
Colin Donnelly argues that college rivalries are an important building block of the culture in Oxford, whereas Antonio Gottardello claims they are a relic from the past
Debate: ‘does Oxford produce good British Prime Ministers?’
A training ground for outstanding national leaders or producer of the unrepresentative and out of touch? Ben Evans and Ellen Peirson-Hagger go head to head
