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Author: Sam Richardson

Debate: Why I wouldn’t hire an Oxbridge graduate

16th May 201213th July 2012Sam Richardson

Proposition Let’s get two things straight: yes I am a hypocritical bastard, and I may indeed be writing myself out of a job. However this isn’t an attack on posh people, red trousers and the like, just a little cynical reflection as I slide closer to the looming abyss of real life. Imagine yourself as […]

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News Comment: Exeter College welcomes homophobes

18th February 20124th March 2012Sam Richardson

There is no defense for Exeter College’s hiring of facilities to a homophobic christian sect, says Sam Richardson

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Focus: Student Gambling

13th February 20124th March 2012Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson investigates the growing problem of student compulsive gambling in Oxford University and speaks to two students at different ends of the gambling spectrum.

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Owen-ing up to inequality

11th November 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Author of “Chavs” Owen Jones talks to Sam Richardson about Burberry, class war and that infamous Starkey clash.

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Why do you come to Oxford?

6th October 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Booze or books? The OxStu’s comment editors tell you what’s more important at Oxford

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A note for the freshers

22nd August 20116th September 2011Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson tackles that most difficult of questions; what’s the point of university?

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The OUSU end of year report

16th June 201115th June 2011Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson gives OUSU a ‘must do better’, arguing that they must focus less on the limelight and more on students

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The Malcontent On: Twitter

9th June 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson hopes that Twitter is a passing phase

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Giggs is still a hero on the pitch

4th June 20114th June 2011Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson says we should ignore Giggs’ flaws and see him as a sportsman

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Think Again: Let go of the United Kingdom

26th May 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson explains why it is time to accept the inevitable and let the Union die

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Why I wouldn’t pay £9000

23rd May 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson discusses the value of his History degree

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An inquiry into inquiries

10th February 20114th March 2012Sam Richardson

Sam Richardson assesses whether public inquiries have any merit, in light of the recent Chilcot Inquiry

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