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Marc Zeller · 4 articles

An Experimental Psychology student at Oxford University. Interested in: mental health issues, the reporting of Psychology (and Science generally) in the media and politics. I enjoy reading, running and being Northern. I tweet photos of my adorable kitten @marczeller

“Slice, drop shot, volley, lob, winner!” Why I Prefer Women’s Tennis

avatar By , published on 6 July 2012 09:46 pm

Siobhan Woodhouse has written passionately about why she prefers to watch men’s tennis. I have to hand it to her, she makes a number of convincing points. This is indeed …

Song Of The Week: Four Tet – 128 Harps

avatar By , published on 29 June 2012 12:30 pm
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The first Spilt inc. Song of the Week poll ended in a nailbiting climax. Hot Chip pipped The Tallest Man on Earth at the finishing post, despite a last-ditch attempted …

Pyjamas banned! How the media encourages harmful myths about Oxford University and stereotypes of its students

avatar By , published on 19 May 2012 01:52 am
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Pyjamas banned at Oxford University! The well-loved bedtime garments have been worn by some students whilst eating breakfast in the communal dining halls, leading to a furious letter decrying the …

Is it ever acceptable to call someone a ‘chav’?

avatar By , published on 13 May 2012 10:33 am
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Is ‘chav’ the “vile word at the heart of fractured Britain”? The stereotypical image of a ‘chav’ has become prevalent in the media through characters such as Vicky Pollard in …