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Abolish the high table
There’s something that makes the high table feel a bit off. Maybe it’s because the hierarchy of academia it represents hits a bit too close to home. A bit too close to the bitter sentiment in British society towards class domination.
Kevin and Timmy sit in the Old College Gardens
Kevin and Timmy ruin Freshers’ Formal
The Afterlife of a Ballgown
"More than anything else you might buy, a ballgown represents an odd intersection of disposability."
In praise of formal hall
The joys of Oxford's numerous halls are worth exploring.
A Guide to Black Tie (sort of)
Let us remember the slip-ups, the expense, the rules, and all that we love about wearing black tie
Formals: The truth behind the tradition
An introduction to formal halls
Hall food: A short introduction
Not all of us are master chefs when we get to uni – but fear not!
Life Divided: Formal or Normal?
Are formals a harmless tradition, or an extravagant excess?
Life Divided: The case against black tie
Anoushka Kavanagh formally disagrees with formal attire
Torpids, trashings, and other traditions
Mia Millman discusses strange Oxford traditions and how they impact students and outreach
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