OxStu TV: The Biggest Loser
It’s weight loss TV meets ‘America’s Next Top Model’ in this uninspiring makeover episode.
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OxStu TV: Call the Midwife
There’s childbirth, babies and sentimentality all round on ‘Call the Midwife’- but, thankfully, a distinct lack of bodily fluids.
Continue ReadingOxStu TV: House
‘House’ is coming to an end after eight years- but it’s an act of kindness.
Continue ReadingNew Row Rumbles On
The case of a chef against New College for unfair dismissal will be heard by a fresh Employment Tribunal, after an Appeal Tribunal found that the original judge was found to have “at least given the appearance of holding a stereotypical view” of black Caribbean males that they felt was “inappropriate”.
Continue Reading“Intrusive” council listening in on you
All taxis in Oxford to be fitted with recording devices despite complaint made to the Information Commissioner.
Continue ReadingDepp pops in (quietly)
Oxford students were enthralled by Johnny Depp’s appearance at the Oxford Union this week– even if a lack of microphones left some disgruntled.
Continue ReadingWoman sexually assaulted in Cowley
Police have reported that a woman was sexually assaulted earlier this week near Cowley Road.
Continue ReadingHugh’s cease-fire over formal
St Hugh’s JCR have voted to suspend their boycott of formal hall after a compromise was reached with the college administration.
Continue ReadingHeaven and Hell: the SJC gulf
Posh prawns for dons as scouts struggle to pay bills. Join our living wage petition.
Continue ReadingThe end is nigh…and the media isn’t helping
While Harold Camping’s latest prophecy that the end of the world would come on Friday 21st October has fallen through, an Oxford student’s research has sought to explore why premillennial Rapture movements have such a big impact on the public consciousness.
Continue ReadingThe Oxford Living Wage Campaign – Get on with it!
JCRs across Oxford are waking up to unacceptable working conditions faced by college support staff and backing the Living Wage. We say… GET ON WITH IT
Continue Reading‘We’re not racist, but…’
Uni report finds public support for reduction in immigration
Continue ReadingSocieties join the Wage war
Uni societies to discuss coming together to help Living Wage campaign
Continue ReadingHugh’s JCR in formal boycott
St Hugh’s College JCR have passed a motion to boycott formal hall “until further notice” after the college pressed ahead with changes to the dining system despite strong student opposition.
Continue ReadingPornado strikes Corpus
“Catastrophic” amount of porn found on JCR computer
Continue ReadingMackenzie: Council housing plans “anti-student”
OUSU have challenged Oxford City Council over “anti-student” language in new legislation that seeks to cap the University’s future student accommodation projects. President Martha Mackenzie criticised the language used in the Council’s initial proposals as “arbitrary” and hopes negotiations will narrow a “fractured relationship” between students and the housing department of the council. Both Oxford […]
Continue ReadingOxford Graduate Accused in London Riot Court
An Oxford University law graduate has been accused of throwing bricks at police officers as part of a mob in last week’s London riots.
Continue ReadingWork hard, party harder?
A new survey shows only 14 percent of recent graduates prioritised studying over socialising at university.
Continue ReadingMerton Steals Magdalen’s Crown
As colleges release their undergraduate degree results for 2010/11, Merton has come top in the interim Norrington Table as last year’s leader Magdalen falls to fourth.
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