Heartless Hertford
Despite all the criticism that Oxford has received, it seems that some of our fellow students are still determined to give us all the wrong headlines. We may never know exactly who is entirely to blame for what in the whole Nick Carter affair, as our offices have been bombarded with anxious phone calls, claims and counter-claims, but what is certain is that the image of Oxford University has taken another battering. This time, however, the one responsible is a student from within. Despite all his protestations, the essential question remains - what on earth persuaded him to hire a tramp from the street to dance at a freshers' drinks party? Until Mr Carter can provide a reasonable answer to this question his actions will be indefensible and his behaviour will appear disgusting. Freshers' Drinks parties are an important part of Freshers' Week activities and a great way for Freshers to be introduced to the University and to its students. It is sad that the PPE Freshers at Hertford College were introduced to Oxford at its boorish, snobbish, and cruel worst.
12th Oct 2000