A Beginner’s Guide to Being Single
"I’m going to remind myself of all of the reasons that I am lucky to not be in a relationship at this point in my life."
Tales from the Trip
There are some magical moments amongst the weirdness and terror of tripping.
“Staying in the trouble” at Oxford
“Staying with the trouble”. This was a quote from feminist geographer and all-round academic queen Donna Haraway (2016), cited in Elwood and Leszczynski’s (2018)...
One of the flock
Time passes differently here in Oxford. It is something that I am not sure I will ever get my head around. As I rushed...
Leader: BeReal has the potential to change student social media usage for the better
If there’s anything that defined my teenage years and early adulthood, it’s Instagram. I try as hard as I can to resist the shallow...
Main Character Syndrome
"The library is as much an opportunity to look sexy and mysterious, couched in panelled oak and dim lighting, as it is a place for reluctant study."
I went to every library in Oxford (so you don’t have to)
You don’t need to go to every library on this list. But if you’re lucky enough to carry a Bod Card, you should make a point to visit at least a few. These are special places, each with its own history and personality. Make the most of them.
Launch of new student well-being guide
"I very much hope this guide will reduce anxiety and uncertainty, reassure students that they are not alone in facing these issues, and most importantly that there is always something they can do to help themselves and someone to talk to if it’s all a bit much."
“It could have been worse”: the danger zone of sexual harassment
Implicit in every catcall is a recognition that my existence in your world is limited to how much voyeuristic pleasure you can derive from my body. You are reminding me that by leaving my home I am apparently consenting to being sexualised by total strangers. It is symptomatic of a wider culture whereby female existence can be seen as a medium for male gratification.
Permanent Private Halls: the good, the bad and the ugly
Marnie Ashbridge demystifies the rumours about life in a PPH and highlights the financial challenges that they are facing without the status of an Oxford college.
Review: BOYS
Boys, by Ella Hickson, centres on a group of men at the crisis point between university and the real world. As both Benny and...
An Oxford Supermarket Guide
A student friendly review of where you should do your shopping in Oxford.
Slow Cookers: The Future Of Student Gastronomy?
Struggling to find the time to cook? The slow cooker may be a solution.
Surviving on Chips, Cheese and MSGs
Welcome to exam season, and the eating habits that accompany it
