Press Cuttings
In Oxford we are fortunate in having two student papers - the OxStu and the Cherwell.
Over my time in Oxford the standards have varied slightly, but on the whole they usually make for good reading. The last couple of weeks has seen a few blogworthy stories which I would like to comment upon here.
Firstly there is the news that some student tried to put the University regulations to the test by attempting to obtain permission to cross-dress for his final exams. Evidently the proctors would in principle have no problems if he turned up in female sub-fusc (as long as it adhered to the rules, of course) but were concerned about any embarrassment it might course, and - more amusingly - a lack of suitable lavatory facilities. To this end I understand that he would be advised to arrange to sit his exams in college rather than at the Schools themselves.
Another story which amused me this week is the news that some students turned up to a 'Bad Taste' themed bop in outfits which were deemed to be in 'bad taste'. This has evidently caused outrage amongst some. Well, what do you expect?!
Lastly it appears that a lot of colleges have been serving Halal meat in Hall without telling people. I don't have an issue with this really, but some people do. It's all to do with animal cruelty apparently, but I can't help wondering how many of the liberal hippies who are outraged about this a) don't eat meat anyway and b) would be the first to complain if the colleges were making no provision for Muslim students.
Onwith.
Over my time in Oxford the standards have varied slightly, but on the whole they usually make for good reading. The last couple of weeks has seen a few blogworthy stories which I would like to comment upon here.
Firstly there is the news that some student tried to put the University regulations to the test by attempting to obtain permission to cross-dress for his final exams. Evidently the proctors would in principle have no problems if he turned up in female sub-fusc (as long as it adhered to the rules, of course) but were concerned about any embarrassment it might course, and - more amusingly - a lack of suitable lavatory facilities. To this end I understand that he would be advised to arrange to sit his exams in college rather than at the Schools themselves.
Another story which amused me this week is the news that some students turned up to a 'Bad Taste' themed bop in outfits which were deemed to be in 'bad taste'. This has evidently caused outrage amongst some. Well, what do you expect?!
Lastly it appears that a lot of colleges have been serving Halal meat in Hall without telling people. I don't have an issue with this really, but some people do. It's all to do with animal cruelty apparently, but I can't help wondering how many of the liberal hippies who are outraged about this a) don't eat meat anyway and b) would be the first to complain if the colleges were making no provision for Muslim students.
Onwith.
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