Maps of Usefulness
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A Guide to Cowley Road
Monday- Most students set off to Oxford’s beautiful city centre. Some have headed down to the Bridge, to talk about their gar yars and pashmeenas and Ra experiences of the rowing, sailing or yachting club, whilst referring to their parents as “Mummy and Daddy” and fretting that they can’t wear the UGG boots in the club. So whilst Guy and Rupert, Henrietta and Harriet are conversing of all equally thrilling and exhilarating topics down at the Bridge, the rest... Read More
The Tartlets go to Beach Break Live
Don’t get us wrong, we love hanging out in Oxford, but there is only so much sunbathing you can do in a garden the size of a postage stamp before boredom starts to creep in. That is why your heroines put out a mass call to the elite ladies of Oxford, jumped in Patsy’s pussy wagon and set off for the ultimate student festival – Beach Break Live in Wales. You never really know your friends until you spend six hours pretzled in a car with them. Girl1: I can’t move Girl2: ... Read More
Let Us Reintroduce Ourselves
The wait is over, the Tarty ladies have returned and have brought with them stories and tales of the most scandalous nature to regale you with. Feeling confused freshers? Never fear, a recap is here designed to get you up to speed lickety split so you too can follow us on our journeys of head spinning highs and shame-faced lows. We go by the names of Patsy and Eddie: we enjoy controversy, Diet coke and spirits that come in double measures. We dislike the smug, the stupid and... Read More
Good Nosh at Verde
We at ‘The View ‘may like the old razzle but occasionally we also enjoy the finer things in life, like croquet and fine dining. And so I was sent on a little jaunt down on the Cowley Road to the new Italian known as ‘Verde’. So, wait a minute, just forget Carne and buffets straight away. ‘Verde’ runs an organic, fairtrade kitchen, with locally sourced ingredients, creating lots of scrumptious stuff that will leave you feeling all warm and... Read More
Horoscopes
Feeling confused? A little bit nervous of what the semester has to bring? Fear not, for Katie Byard has looked into the future and faithfully reported back all that the new academic year has in store for you. Aries (March 21 – April 19) Looking for love? Pity. Lust is all you’re good for right now. But lets face it, with Mars as your ruling planet, you’ll love that too. Minx. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Man up and stop calling your mum. You think no one likes... Read More
Blanche on Drugs
Greetings to you young’uns from this old lady. When the good people at The View asked me to spin a few wise words on this topic of all topics – drugs! – I thought Lord save us and bless Aunt Bessie – what on a gopher’s balls do I say?! I have always endeavoured to tell y’all the truth as my long years dictate. But I was swollen with the nervousness that such a task entails, because the truth is not always what old folk and people in authority want to hear. So, I’ve... Read More
PLAY – THE OFFICIAL WELCOME BACK PARTY!!
Oxford’s biggest student night is back – and now we have 5 rooms to PLAY in….. That’s right… PLAY @ LAVA IGNITE now has a BRAND NEW VIP ROOM with waitress service, so you can put your feet up and chill out with friends while we serve your drinks on ice! You can now enjoy a bottle of Russian Standard, Grey Goose, Belvedere, Jack Daniels, Bacardi…. WHAT GOES DOWN AT PLAY…? 5 ROOMS, 3 DJ’S, 1,200 STUDENTS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT ALL UNDER 1 ROOF!!! MAIN ROOM HOUSE, ELECTRO,... Read More
The Big Mess Around
A one off spectacular embracing the culture and music of the notorious mod culture. Northern Soul, Ska, Boogaloo, Rythym and Blues, Jazz and Motown and all the rest. Live acts confirmed so far: Europes No1 Ska band – The Top Cats & The Captive Hearts – a new generation Mod band on the rise to fame Fresh off their tour with Paul Weller. DJ’S Confirmed so far: DJ Bob Noble – Guildfords famous Northern Soul and Motown DJ. DJ Jazz Jon – Rare groove... Read More
10 Things They Never Warned You Of Before You Came to Oxford…
1. The inevitable psycho who will live in your flat/block. 2. You will put on more weight than you ever have before in your life in first year. 3. An overdraft is spent in weeks but could take months to pay back & your loan will not cover even your rent. 4. The likelihood of being caught not having a TV licence in halls is minimal (Disclaimer: the View of course does not condone breaking the law 5. You do not need to find your housing for next year before the end of November... Read More
