The Old Townie: Tarnished parking karma
Of all the things that have changed in Oxford over the past 40 years, parking is top of mind for columnist Steve Schnabl.
Columns
Reflections: Ukraine
Allan Winkler has spent decades interested in the Cold War as a historian. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine, it was personal for Winkler both for his academic work and for his ancestry.
Local Legends: Building walls and crashing gates
Harry Thobe was one of Oxford's most famous — and eccentric — sports fans. He's known for both his gameday antics and his prolific stonework in and around town.
EVs in Oxford: Range anxiety
Driving an electric car comes with a built-in fear of running out of charge on long trips, but James Rubenstein writes that local EV drivers manage that anxiety with careful planning.
EVs in Oxford: Fill ‘er up locally
Adjusting to charging an electric vehicle instead of filling up a gas one takes time, local EV drivers say.
Silvoor Stories: Appreciating the natural beauty around us
Decades ago, zoology professor Robert A. Hefner began his column Silvoor Notes in the Oxford Press, covering the restoration of the biological sanctuary. Today, Silvoor curator Amanda Bentley Brymer is bringing back the tradition with Silvoor Stories.
Media Matters: Libel Law 101
More than 60 years ago, the Supreme Court decided a case that has guided libel law ever since. While the case has endured through the decades, some have pushed to reconsider it, including a member of the current court.