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Where there’s a Will(iams), there’s a way – Inside Williams F1 team
“Mission. Vision. Ambition. Drive, if you’d excuse the pun.” Thomas Britton and Hannah Newman visit Formula 1 team Williams headquarters. Photo provided courtesy of Williams Racing
WHAT’S NEW
Demystifying OUDS: Interview with President Lydia Free
Kiaya Phillips sits down with OUDS President Lydia Free talking all things student drama and how freshers can get involved. Image: “Factory Theatre” by kaykaybarrie is licensed under CC BY…
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In Defense of Raygun
“She deserves more than our criticism—she deserves our respect.” Renée Orleans-Lindsay explores the controversy following Rachael Gunn’s Olympic Breakdancing performance in August.
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Just Stop Oil arrests prompt outrage and concern
Abigail Pole reports on the recent increase in UK custodial sentencing for non-violent climate protestors. Image “Just Stop Oil activists walking up Whitehall” by Alisdare Hickson is licensed CC BY-SA…
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“Why Imran Khan is the Chancellor Oxford deserves”
With the Oxford 2024 Chancellor Elections looming, Asad Iqbal gives his personal opinion on Imran Khan’s candidacy, and what it means to him. Image “Imran Khan” by Chatham House is…
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Park End EXCLUSIVE: What is in store for sports nights next year?
Park End spoke to us about their upcoming plans for next year. With a venue move and new stash, it seems like the historically biggest club night in Oxford has…
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Oxford
David Willetts: The University’s next chancellor?
David Willetts announces his candidacy in the run for Oxford’s next chancellor. Patrick Maxwell examines his pitch and his competition.
World-first Sustainable Fuel Plant Opened at London Oxford Airport
The World’s first Sustainable Fuel Plant has Opened at London Oxford Airport. Abigail Pole examines its effect on sustainable aviation. Credit: Mat Fascione Copyright: © Mat Fascione and licenced for reuse under cc-by-sa/2.0
Riots and Reflections: What does it mean to be British?
Zagham Farhan questions what it means to be British in light of the recent UK riots, and the impact they have had on his own British identity. “Second day of Husby riots, three burning cars” by Telefonkiosk is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
opinion
Starmer could take some advice from Mary Poppins on tax
“Starmer has a real opportunity to show that spending can work.” Louis Treasure provides his take on Starmer’s approach to the £22bn “black hole” in government spending. Image ‘Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer’ by JeffLynne1977, CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en, via Wikimedia Commons.
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The Podcast-ification of Politics: The Rest is Podcasts?
Ex-politicians giving their opinions on current affairs isn’t new – filling stadiums to do it certainly is. Political podcasts seem to have taken off in recent years. The frontrunner is far-and-away the confusingly titled ‘The Rest is Politics’ (TRIP), hosted by former New Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell and ex Tory MP Rory Stewart. The…
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The Invisible War: Does Oxford University need to do more to support its neurodivergent students?
Just as nature’s intrinsic dance ensures that no two individuals except identical twins share the same set of fingerprints, or that no two snowflakes are able to form the same complicated designs, the human mind is a labyrinthine of extraordinary uniqueness. If science, history, sociology, anthropology, and any other subject can teach us anything, it…
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Global Affairs
The Widening Gyre
“In Germany… the establishment braces to enter a critical battle in its war against the far-right. ” Ethan Penny investigates the potential of a far-right political win in Germany. “The Reichstag — the German parliament, one of Berlin’s historic landmarks” by Kur Kerdirichi is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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A Tale of Two Protests: London Against the Far Right
In London, Charli McMackin reports on the North Finchley anti-racist counter protests against the far-right protests-turned-riots across the nation over the past month. Photographs by Charli McMackin.
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Sailing New Sea? IOM’s Vision for Safe and Legal Migration
“I raise three points to propose why Amy Pope’s plea for a safe and legal pathway is paramount.” Shuvashish Thapa provides fresh perspective on the IOM’s vision for safe and legal migration. “File: International Organization for Migration ( IOM ) – Organisation Internationale pour les Migrations (OIM) – panoramio.jpg” by okapi is licensed…
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COLUMNS
Words of a multiple: What noise should I make to get your attention?
Evelyn discusses the importance of names and how they can act as a form of protection or be a weapon against the intricacies of their system. Image by Maggie Bao
Sublime Drizzlings: Bright Young Columnists
‘Being a columnist is a slaggy occupation.’ Chloe tackles the selfish way in which being a columnist is making her reflect on her writing. Illustration by Imogen Edmundson.
Sublime Drizzlings: Choupette
Chloe Smith takes us through how she imagines a day in the life of Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette. The absurdity of a cat celebrity is called into question. Illustration by Imogen Edmundson.
CULTURES
Is the ‘Frazzled English Woman’ the Look for Autumn?
Kiaya Phillips explores 2024 autumnal trends, debating whether the ‘Frazzled English Woman’ look is here to stay and the issues it poses. Image via “Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason”…
Les Cahiers d’Esther and the Problem of Writing Childhood
“In June, readers can quietly grieve for the little girl they watched grow up, just as we grieve for the child within us.” Eve Coiley bids farewell to the unique…
‘As clean and witty as the original script’: Review of The Real Thing
Sofia Mollona examines how The Old Vic has revived Stoppard for a modern audience, making his play-within-a-play ‘clean and witty.’ Photo credits to Manuel Harlan.
LIfestyle
‘Little C’ Supper Club, Common Ground, Oxford
“I certainly left with a big fat grin on my face.” Elliot Koubis leads us through an evening of good food and friendship at the Little ‘C’ Supper Club, hosted…
Aeroplane Therapy: Conversations With the Man in the Middle Seat
Since embarking on my year abroad, I’ve seized every opportunity to travel, whether by train, bus, or plane. Typically, I find myself among average people, navigating the mundanities of life,…
Dating in the Modern Age – Why is it so hard?
He buys the first round. Two pints are placed carefully in front of us, a self-made barrier to hide behind. We awkwardly sit, avoiding eye contact and shuffling our feet.…
Identity
“I have a thing about feminine rage”: misogyny in the media
Priya Toberman examines feminine rage in modern media and how it can be a way of liberating us from misogynistic culture. Image via Flickr by James McNellis
A Room of Our Own: Putting All Your Eggs In One Basket
Over the past few months, I’ve developed a keen interest in exploring interpersonal relationships, especially now that I am firmly in my twenties (well, twenty-one). It feels like the right…
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