The perpetually single typically despise Valentine’s Day as a brutal reminder that they are alone in this world – without a person to buy stuffed animals and boxes of chocolates for. However, as someone who heavily romanticises singledom, I reject this embittered view of a holiday which – essentially – is simply one about love.
Lifestyle
The student’s guide to consumer rights for booking travel this summer
PPE student Nélson Fernandes Serrão takes us through the dos and don’ts of booking your summer holiday in advance this year.
The Weekend Wine List
In the fourth instalment of his series, Ben Owen offers a refreshing red investment; a worthy choice for reaching the halfway point of term.
Boyhood before Boyhood: Making fun, making friends and Rob Reiner’s Stand by Me
In her weekly column, Martha Wilson examines the heartwarming display of boyhood friendshhip in Rob Reiner’s classic film Stand By Me.
Pain, pain go away: Endometriosis and the battle to be heard.
“There is still an enormous amount of work to do before we can even start to comprehend this widespread and damaging disorder, and such a task does not just fall to the scientists – we all have a part to play in educating ourselves and others about endometriosis, by raising awareness and encouraging people who menstruate to seek help and push for diagnoses.”
Rebecca Hopper examines the societal taboos surrounding endometriosis.
Mystery holidays: worth the wanderlust?
Jane Bentham discusses the pros and cons of the latest travel trend, mystery holidays.
Nice To Meet You, I’m A Slut: Overcoming My Internalised Biphobia
In her weekly column, Alice Garnett opens up regarding the internalised biphobia that she and other bi-women have struggled with.
Counting graces
Amrita Shenoy discusses gratitude, and the importance of including it in your routines.
The Quest for the Best Indian Takeaway: The Standard
Charlie and Riana once again test out an Oxford Indian takeaway – this time reviewing the Standard in Jericho.
The Weekend Wine List
Ben Owen is back in week 3 with the third instalment of the Weekend Wine List, giving us some extra tips about how to choose French wine.