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Doctor Faustus at the Keble O’Reilly: Reviewed
‘I was, at times, simply floored by Carrington’s production of this classic play; there was a constant tension, both emotional and sexual, that wound up over the course of the action, that found its relief in moments of high intensity’ Rohit Ghosh reviews Seb Carrington’s Doctor Faustus, including exclusive quotes from the director. Image Credits:…
WHAT’S NEW
Creditors at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed
“In Harry, we have an eminently modern comedic protagonist, while Beloou and Smith bring out the more timeless frustrations of relationships with a good balance of laughter and probing investigation.”…
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In Conversation: Anjana Ahuja on Three Decades of Science Journalism
Anjana Ahuja has been making sense of science for Financial Times readers for years, covering everything from pandemic ethics to AI’s impact on scientific training. With more than 30 years…
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Can Oxford Students Still Afford to Follow Their Passions?
There is no question that the job market is looking increasingly bleak. Many Oxford graduates, promised opportunity and privileged status, with grand ambition allowing them to swan into any interview…
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The Players at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed
“Splinters Productions’ debut play explores all the vicissitudes of student theatre, from cringeworthy flirtation to tyrannical direction” Oliver Martin reviews ‘The Players’ Image from Splinters Productions
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Risk Appetite: On Relationships with Food and Food Influencers
“I thought spending mealtimes studying instead of eating would give me some sort of leverage over my peers, who weren’t spending that time being ‘productive’ in the traditional sense” Valerie…
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Luddite Renaissance: Are adults the real screenagers?
“And yet, I find that the focus on children and teenagers’ usage of smartphones from adults has a whiff of the infamous “when one finger points, three point back at…
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Oxford
Protesters Gather in Oxford to Protest the Proscription of ‘Palestine Action’
On Tuesday 18 November, a group of around 30 protesters met outside the Clarendon Building in central Oxford to protest the government’s proscription of the group ‘Palestine Action’ in July. Jude Wood reports from the demonstration.
Oxford Stand Up To Racism March Crosses the Length of the City
On Sunday 16 November, a “unity march” across Oxford organised by Oxford Stand Up To Racism took to the streets. Noah Allerton reports on the march from the scene.
The Chancellor’s Intervention: Hague on “Safe Spaces”, Gaza, and Ukraine
A year on from the first round of the election of the new Chancellor, its victor, William Hague, took to the Cheltenham Literature Festival in mid-October to comment on his ideals for the University, the current Starmer Government, and the development of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan. Noah Allerton explores the Chancellor’s remarks.
opinion
The Oxford Paradox
We debate the world’s challenges in tutorials. Why do we still get funnelled into careers that don’t address them? – Building a career is not simply an art of stacking CV items with impressive internships, prestigious awards, and a first-class degree. It’s about determining what your one working life will add up to. Your career…
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The Oxford History of Donations and the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities
The University of Oxford has a long history of receiving funds for its buildings from benefactors whose donations may stimulate debate. This time, the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities has prompted discussion due to its connection with Stephen A. Schwarzman, the Chairman of Blackstone which the United Nations rapporteurs identified as potentially contravening human rights…
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LinkedIn Is Better
Here is my take: We should all prioritise LinkedIn over every other app on our phones. First, LinkedIn is simply a better social media app. Why? What is the definition of being a good friend? Celebrating when your friends actually win in life. Not celebrating when she soft-launches some “mystery man” on Instagram whom she…
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Global Affairs
Outside OX1 Week 6: Klimt, South East Asia and France
The Editor’s Note As the term draws to a close and the nights become that little bit more bitter, it’s becoming increasingly more fun to think of Christmas at home. In the meantime, why don’t you do the exact opposite and think abroad? A relatively calm week in politics has meant that this…
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Serbia: The Students Seeking to “Get into the Construction Site”
A year on from the devastating collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad, daily demonstrations continue to define life in Serbia, as tens of thousands of protestors marched on 1 November in Novi Sad to commemorate the 16 people who had died. What began as outrage following this tragedy, has become…
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The Dutch Elections: a Lesson for Liberals?
On October 29, Dutch voters returned to the polls a lot sooner than they may have hoped. On June 3, after only 11 months in government, the former cabinet led by Dick Schoof collapsed after the largest constituent party, Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), withdrew over a heated dispute on asylum…
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COLUMNS
Return Flight: Jumping Back In
“I concluded my year genuinely sad it was coming to an end, but this sadness showed me that I had done what I had wanted to do – I had turned Leipzig into somewhere I had truly gotten to know.” Esmé Hubbert discusses returning from her year abroad in Leipzig and discovering that Oxford no…
Do not disturb: the allure of the fantasy
I had this fantasy of a past lover of mine where I would have been some grand countess and he, my very dedicated butler. Adrien Grün writes about fantasies, how ubiquitous they are, and whether they should remain just fantasies.
Second Draft: Lists, Marmite, and smelling books
“My tactic is to keep some staple ingredients and get creative. The current rotation includes Marmite and cheese on toast, Marmite and cheese on a bagel […], and Marmite and cheese on pasta.” Eleanor Davies talks about compiling bucket lists, eating a lot of marmite, and the joy that comes with reading physical books instead…
CULTURES
Bigger Trees Near Warter (2007)
“Standing in the middle of the exhibition, I wanted to tell everyone that these were my trees, my farms, my houses, my roads, my towns.” Katie Percival describes her relationship…
Is TikTok democratising poetry?
‘On encountering Poetrytok, people who are not in the habit of reading poetry can quickly absorb spoken words that stir in them a memory, a feeling of comfort, or some…
Molasses: The Movie that Defined a Diaspora
‘But as I grew up, and moved halfway across the world on my own, I found something deeper in Masry’s reflections – a longing for a home I’d never gotten…
LIfestyle
Telltaylor: Everything I Learnt From A Mackerel Fillet
“I suddenly became afraid of forgetting the year which may turn out to be the most important of my life.” In the debut article of her column, Alicia Taylor gives…
Proust’s Madeleine: The Hidden Power of Food.
“We have always known that food is a lot more than its taste, texture, and nutritional value. Every meal is an intense social and sensory experience that serves to nourish…
South Park Fireworks: A Night To Remember
“The only word to describe them was spectacular. Rockets arced in all the colours of the rainbow, and gold sparkles exploded across the sky. It felt like the stars were…
Identity
The Power of a Label – Not Just A Stereotype
“How does it make me feel when I say ‘I’m autistic”? The answer is I rarely ever say it. Saying those two words is really difficult for me and always…
A Camera Roll in Language
“For me, the notes app is a psychological tool. It is a way of mediating thought and reality, condensing messy webs of perception into their own contained and defined widget.”…
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