Leaving for War
The Prince of Bhutan has had to quit life as an Oxford student this week to prepare for war in his home country. News of his departure, as revealed in an exclusive interview with The Oxford Student, has as a result alerted the international media to the severity of the situation in Bhutan.
News: Blue Bottled at Bridge
A violent attack in The Bridge nightclub last Wednesday night left a Blues football player in need of twelve stitches in his nose, and another with cuts to the head.
News: Boozing Banned
Drinking on the streets of Oxford has become an illegal offence, as the City Council attempts to curb antisocial behaviour. A recent expansion of the "alcohol-free zones" originally introduced last autumn now means that anyone seen drinking outside the King's Arms may now be liable to a £500 fine.
News: A Close Shave
Ten rugby players from St Edmund's Hall defied their stereotype on Monday, as they embraced their feminine side with a visit to Channel Four's 'The Salon'. Bravest by far was Rob, who endured a full chest wax, describing it as "searing and constant pain." Captain Freddie and Vice-captain Ben enjoyed new haircuts, Hugh had a facial, and Big Joe discovered the delights of a pedicure....
News: Fitaly?
Oxford's international male contingent will be put to the test over the next few weeks in an attempt by Altered Radio to find out which is the "fittest country", writes Vishesh Srivastava.
News: Book Tolkien
Oxfam found itself the recipient of a first edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, after a mysterious benefactor handed over the books to the Oxford branch, writes Tim Partridge.
News: More Postal Strife
The postal service in Oxford ground to a halt last week, as the city's postmen formed a picket-line in protest over working conditions, writes Mary Morgan.
News: Manchester Dis-united
The conduct of Dr Ralph Waller, Principal of Harris Manchester College, has been called into question by an HMC graduate, who claims that Dr Waller placed her under undue pressure over a recent open letter calling for a review of the state of the college. This is the latest incident in a saga which has seen a growing sense of unease amongst many connected with HMC, fuelled by stories in the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) regarding the financial status of the college....
News: Fight for Life
Tensions were running high at OUSU Council on Friday over a motion to repeal the current ban on the charity Life advertising in OUSU publications. The motion was defeated overwhelmingly by 89 votes to 9.
News: Chaos Suspended
Construction work on Cornmarket has temporarily ceased over the Christmas period, writes Ella Davis.
News: Sexist Science
Susan Greenfield, the Oxford pharmacologist recently described by The Times as "Britain's best-known female scientist", has suggested she is treated differently by her profession because of her sex.
News: Exeter's private plans
The issue of college prioritising conferences over students is raised again this week as Exeter decides between two different development plans, writes Caroline Okell.
News: Our Oldest Fresher
Distinguished former High Court judge Sir Oliver Popplewell has become one of Oxford's oldest undergraduates at the age of 76.
News: To boy or not to boy, that is the question
St Hilda's unique status as the university's only surviving all-female college is once again under threat, with the recent revelation of covert SCR discussions on the issue fuelling the debate and causing a great deal of controversy amongst the college's undergraduates.
News: Beyond the Bubble...
Howard set to lead Tories