RENTS: THE TRUTH
The rent saga has taken a dramatic turn for the worse this week as the OxStu can exclusively reveal aspects of the controversial report compiled by members of the Estate Bursars' committee that will be voted on at today's Conference of Colleges meeting.
News: Students Under Attack
An Oxford student spent over 24 hours in hospital following an horrific attack on George Street last week.
News: Van No-More-Den
The don responsible for calculating the rate of inflation for Oxford colleges has expressed his support for students' protests against rent rises.
News: Wadham Shock
Wadham College Student Union, normally renowned for its activism, has passed policy against the use of a silent hall to protest against rent rises. A motion was put to Sunday's SU meeting calling a silent hall for Tuesday 5th Week, in line with many other colleges. Some students thought that a silent hall might damage relations with the SCR and may annoy finalists, so the motion was amended that a silent hall would not be suitable. Rob Vance, Wadham's OUSU rep, said he was "very annoyed that Wadham of all places would not be expressing solidarity with other colleges"....
News: Union Blackmail?
On Sunday, veteran anti-smoking campaigner Patrick Mackerras sent Union President Ambrose Faulks an email demanding a referendum on smoking in the Union bar, threatening "the biggest anti-membership drive Oxford has ever seen" if his demand is not met.
News: The Famous Five Go To The Union
The OxStu can exclusively reveal the identities of five heavy-weight speakers that are set to grace the Union Chamber in Michaelmas.
News: Student Gets Plastered
A Christ Church student was left in pain and disbelief last weekend, when 30kg of the ceiling in his college-owned room collapsed onto his neck, back and shoulders.
News: FEES U-TURN
Charles Clarke, Education Secretary, is soon to announce plans which will mark a compromise over top-up fees. This new twist in the top-up fees drama comes amid criticism within the Labour Party that the government's stance on the matter had become an "electoral liability."
News: Post-Exams Bubbly Ban
Post-exam celebrations will be somewhat more subdued this year with Proctors determined to clamp down on "disorderly conduct".
News: History Tutes
The Modern History Faculty this week went ahead with proposals to cut tutorials despite condemnation from OUSU and complaints of inadequate consultation with undergraduates.
News: Gradual-ation
A university blunder last week nearly produced Oxford's first 'semi-graduates'.
News: This week in...
Two Keble first years were appalled last week to find a large boiled caterpillar in their broccili.
News: NEWS In Brief
Female academics are suffering from disturbing levels of gender pay discrimination, according to unique pay tables published last week.
