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London Olympic Stadium

‘Number of GB medals irrelevant, London 2012 will be a great failure’

Serious problems with the Games should not be ignored, writes Alfie van den Bos

Party

Sun, sex and something lacking

There may have been booze aplenty, but there was boredom too writes Jack Winter.

flag of Saudi Arabia

Ban nations from Olympics if they fail to deliver gender equality

Alexander Green argues that a nation that fails to provide equal rights to women has no place in the Olympics.

Festival

Summer survival: How to cope with being home

Matt Haslam writes about coping strategies for the lengthy nightmare that is the summer break

Train

Hit the train, not the booze: In defence of InterRailing

Chris Clarke on why you should scrap a lads-on-tour holiday for the joys of seeing Europe by train

Beach

Top tips for preparing for a summer abroad

Nothing can eliminate the difficulties of travelling abroad, but these tips can help make summer 2012 your best yet

Jobs

Make sure you get that summer job: interview tips and tricks

Rachel Boothroyd’s handy hints to ensure you get that all-important post uni work

Bunting

Jubilee vandals target Oxford students

Protestors burn holes in flags and bunting put up to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

Street party

Let the celebrations begin – how to hold the perfect Jubilee party

Victoria Maguire is on-hand to help you make your Jubilee party one to remember

Summer Holiday

How to make the most of your summer holidays

Travelling, volunteer work or a spot of CV improvement are three options say Camille Crick and Nicola Moors

Andrew Strauss

The challenge ahead for Andrew Strauss’ England

Jack McKenna looks forward to a summer of test match cricket