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Objectifying Oxford – Varsity Signs

by Antonia Rogers March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

A book, mostly blurred out. A line is highlighted in blue, reading "You are reading my words; I beg you, try to imagine my tears"

Heal Between the Lines: Chaucer and Contingency

by Ivett Berenyi March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

The image shows a cream envelope with a small pink heart on the seal. Behind the envelope there is a pink cloud with small pink hearts.

Love Letters: Room Ballot

by Lucy Pollock March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

A student with brown hair holding a phone with a text on it reading "Dear Agony Aunt". A banner in pink at the top reads "Agony Aunt"

Your College Auntie: Nearly There!

by Anonymous Author March 8, 2025March 9, 2025

An open bag with books and everyday objects falling out.

Objectifying Oxford – My Pink Cowboy Boots

by Antonia Rogers March 2, 2025March 2, 2025

A book, mostly blurred out. A line is highlighted in blue, reading "You are reading my words; I beg you, try to imagine my tears"

Navigating Translation, Navigating József

by Ivett Berenyi February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Photo of a wooden table, with two glasses about a quarter-full of red wine, a bottle of red wine, and a brown notebook on it.

The Dark Art of Pairing Food and Wine

by Jack Wharton February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Photo of a statue outside the Sheldonian Theatre. The statue has a girl's eyes and fringed superimposed onto it, and is wearing a sash that reads "Class of 2025"

Privately educated and publicly obnoxious

by Eleanor Ware February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

A student with brown hair holding a phone with a text on it reading "Dear Agony Aunt". A banner in pink at the top reads "Agony Aunt"

Your College Auntie: Welfare Week

by Anonymous Author February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

The image shows a cream envelope with a small pink heart on the seal. Behind the envelope there is a pink cloud with small pink hearts.

Love Letters: Imposter

by Lucy Pollock February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Cowley Flavors: Real Kungfu Noodle

Shixin ZhaoMay 13, 20255 min read

This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

A bowl of silky, hand-pulled noodles in fragrant beef broth, crafted with centuries-old technique, brings Northwestern China to the heart of Oxford. Carol Zhao explores…

Ovary It: Of Course I’m Angry

Issi MarklewMay 13, 20255 min read

The image shows a tampon with red sequins on, against a lilac background.

In the first installment of her new column, Issi Marklew discusses her experiences with menstruation and PMDD on her adolescence and student life at Oxford.

Agenda Released for Oxford Student Union’s First Conference of Common Rooms

Esther BoonMay 12, 20253 min read

Agenda Released for Oxford Student Union’s First Conference of Common Rooms

Esther Boon reports on the recent announcement of the agenda for Oxford SU’s first Conference of Common Rooms. Image by Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY…

Books under 150 pages to get back into reading

Lucie FellwockMay 12, 20254 min read

Colourful books lined up on a shelf

‘If you are the type to overthink and worry about grades, especially near the end of the academic year, I highly recommend sitting down at…