Union controversy as Freemasons “crash” state-school access event

The incident took place on Saturday 22nd October, when Freemasons came into the Union Bar wearing white tie during an access social with the 93% Club, Oxford University’s state-school society. This event was intended as a way for students from underrepresented socio-economic backgrounds to enjoy the Union in a less formal capacity, introducing its potential to be an accessible and welcoming space for all.

AJ Tracey: Live and Direct from the Oxford Union

AJ Tracey, the West London rapper, songwriter and producer, spoke at the Oxford Union on Monday 17th October. The talk gave insight into Tracey's musical...

Dating at Oxford

The dating scene at Oxford can feel very strange. In my first French tutorial the tutor told us how he met his wife in...

Is The Union worth it?

Ultimately the hefty price tag of membership is the pinnacle of deciding on membership or not.

A reflection on Freshers’ Week

A week of forgetting names, failing to log-in to Eduroam, and dressing up as a jigsaw puzzle: I’m pleased to find that freshers’ week...

Diwali Ball’s alcohol ban sparks controversy

Oxford University Hindu Society (HUMSoc) recently announced the decision to make Diwali Ball alcohol free. This news has been received with mixed reactions across...

Careers and Connections – the One Woman Mission

"Being an Oxbridge graduate is said to open doors - but not if you don’t know which doors to push."

University refused St Benet’s £40m lifeline…but why?

The University of Oxford blocked a £40 million rescue offer to keep St Benet's Hall open this summer. Instead it closed on 7th October...

Exclusive: The SU controversies that dogged Liz Truss’ time at Oxford

Cherwell can exclusively reveal that during her time at Oxford, Liz Truss was involved in several damaging Student Union (OUSU) controversies, including the alleged...

The battle for our screens

In the UK, the Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) market (streaming services) rose from <£1mn in 2009 to £495mn in 2018.

“Can’t afford to wash my clothes”: Cherwell survey reveals struggle students face in cost of living squeeze

The last few months have seen an unprecedented cost of living crisis grip the country and affect all levels of society.  Rises in energy...

Death to the Single-Sign-On

This kind of tokenistic “look-we’re-doing-something-helpful” attitude has seeped into every corner of routine Oxford life.

The academia video game: the gap year

"I don’t think I would be where I am without my accidental gap year.

The return to Oxford

The return to Oxford university after the long summer vac provokes mixed emotions. My dog was sad at the sight of my looming suitcase....

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