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Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK
“At Oxford, the ‘ability to write an elegant essay, then discuss it elegantly for a tutor, can hide a multitude of sins’” Mitchell Marshall sits down with author and journalist Simon Kupar to discuss his latest book Chums and consider how the privileged bubble of Oxford student politics can lead to elitist castes of politicians.…
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Books That Made Me: Laissez-moi
‘I felt understood, like a part of me was written on paper. I felt like my unsent letters had been re-written better, and published.’ Laureline Latour explains the formative effect…
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We’re Not, Like, Endangered Animals: Generations 3
In this week’s article of the ‘We’re Not, Like, Endangered Animals’ series, Hannah Davis takes us on a trip through her maternal grandmother’s past.
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The Shrink-In-Violet: Session 5, Summer D-Eights
In this week’s instalment, the Shrink-In-Violet tackles the problem of crushing on a flirty rowing friend. How feasible is it to stay afloat with a rowing crush that rocks your…
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Why ‘street votes’ may offer communities the local democracy they need
“the proposal of ‘street votes’ should not be seen as an inconsequential clause in the Queen’s Speech, but a step in a more positive and politically inclusive direction.” Daniel Morgan…
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NEWS
In Conversation: Ambassador of Ukraine and Former UK Ambassador To Russia
The Oxford International Relations Society hosts its second event on the invasion of Ukraine, Amber Davy reports.
St Benet’s Hall Makes Plans For Closure
St Benet’s Hall will not renew its license and makes plans for closure, following a decision not to admit students for the new academic year.
The Talk Of Oxford: Week 5
Talk of the Week: Isabel Mares on The Historical Origins of Tolerance The Oxford Blue’s Talk of the Week is here to cure your fifth week blues. Our top recommendation is Isabel Mares on The Historical Origin of Tolerance. Mares, a Professor of Political Science at Yale, will be giving the talk on Monday 23rd…
opinion
Why Levelling Up Will Fail to Solve Inequality
‘I believe that levelling up will fall short… a lack of conviction, practical constraints and or monetary constraints could thwart the project in implementation.’ Tim Williams analyses the potential pitfalls in the Conservative government’s levelling up programme. Photograph by Davide Simonetti
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A Calorie-Specific Bowl of Injustice
In this piece Maisie Burgess addresses the government’s controversial new obesity initiative and comments on the many long-term consequences of calorie labelled dishes. Illustration by Marcelina Jagielka
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Cadbury doesn’t care about vegans and we are all worse off for it!
“I believe that the vegan community, who only ever wanted to help the animals, are the unknowing victims of the same sort of foul market play already seen from Mr Tesco. This is the real problem, I tell you.” Anna Grant discusses her experience of price discrimination as a vegan who only wants to pay…
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COLUMNS
Walking Conversations: Walking Back from the Train Station
Iris Campbell-Lange continues her column Walking Conversations by taking us on her journey from the train station, back to her college accommodation, and sharing her thoughts along the way.
We’re Not, Like, Endangered Animals: Generations 2
In her second instalment of this term’s ‘We’re Not, Like, Endangered Animals’, Hannah Davis shares a snapshot into the life of her grandmother and the interview she did with her.
The Mesh: Climate anxiety, environmental responsibility and individual action
Aili Channer continues the discussion on climate change, this time focusing on individual action: “do we have a moral responsibility to be making personal sacrifices to combat climate change as ordinary consumers and citizens, even when we’re just struggling to get by in our day-to-day lives?”
CULTURES
‘A Beautifully Funny Show’: Little Shop of Horrors Review
‘With a strong cast and a solid band, the musical is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.’ Aryan Goenka reviews ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, staged in the Queen’s College Gardens.
‘Stimulating and Thought-provoking’ : Girls and Dolls Review
‘Stimulating and thought-provoking, it is a play which confronts childhoods, mistakes, politics, and pain.’ Maisie Burgess reviews A2 Productions’ ‘Girls and Dolls’.
Interviewing the cast and crew of ‘Carrie: The Musical’
‘It’s rare to enter a rehearsal room two weeks before the opening night of a play, and feel confident that they’ll pull it off. But, after meeting the cast of…
Fusing Past and Present: Dracula Review
‘Beyond this minimal yet impactful staging, we are presented with a version of Dracula that juxtaposes old and new.’ Kaitlin Horton-Samuel reviews the dramatic re-adaption of Dracula.
IDENTITY
My Old Flame, Tinder
“Time to jump into the void.” Ellee Su recounts her misadventures on the queer online dating scene; the good, the bad, and the not-quite-meet-cute. This story takes us through how…
Who am I here? Who am I there?
“There are people back home who shaped me as a person, and there are people here who will shape me and my future. The question is, will they meet?” An…
An Interview with Spilt Milk
“Queer artists and women are often pigeon-holed; there’s this idea that the work of queer artists always has to be about their queer identity, but we’re not just interested in…
sports
Summer VIIIs 2022 Leaderboard
A Defence of Horse Racing
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