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Your College Auntie: End of Term
Your College Auntie returns for one last time as Hilary draws to a close to round off the term by answering your most pressing Oxfesses. Illustration by Victor Eero
WHAT’S NEW
Love Letters: Goodbye Hilary!
“As I look back on this term, all I can see are good memories.” Lucy Pollock reminisces on Hilary term, and how her worst term became her best. Image by…
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You are not a firework. You are a torchbearer.
“The eternal fire does not explode. It endures. And so can you.” Mili Thakrar discusses the Vestal Virgins, the importance of stability and avoiding burnout. Illustration by Se Lyn Lim
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“Anti-fascist”: A Difficult Word for the Italian Government to Say
“The Italian constitution, written in 1947, outlaws the reorganisation of Mussolini’s “dissolved” Fascist party. Despite this, fascism in Italy never disappeared, it just found new forms. ” Katarina Harrison-Gaze explores…
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The Ten-Minute Night Out
“Am I boring? Yeah, probably. Such is the reality of final year at Oxford.” Eleanor Ware discusses a rare night out, and the shenanigans which ensued. Image by Eleanor Ware
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Diaries of a thought son: ‘Handsome but not my type’
‘When I love, I love hard, and I think that shines through to those closest to me.’ Jaami Al-Choudhury discusses queer dating in Oxford.
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Objectifying Oxford – Varsity Signs
“I never thought that football would remind me of my childhood passions, or what I gave up to be here.” Antonia Rogers reflects on her experience creating supporter signs for…
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Oxford
Suella Braverman at the Union: Immigration, Crime, and Protest
Esther Boon reports on Suella Braverman’s appearance at the Oxford Union, and the protests that accompanied her visit. Image by David Woolfall, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
‘No Does Not Mean Never’: Baroness Moyo at the Union
Esther Boon reports on Baroness Dambisa Moyo’s recent talk at The Oxford Union. Image by VittoriaS2, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Oxford East MP Resigns Over Cuts to UK Aid Budget
Esther Boon reports on the recent resignation of Oxford East MP, Anneliese Dodds, over the announcement of cuts to the UK aid budget. Image Richard Townshend, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
opinion
Blissfully Ignorant: Why Growing up Fast isn’t Always a Virtue
“Where the fuck did the last five years go?” Arun Lewis explores the confusion of nostalgia and pre-emptive maturity facing a post-covid university student, getting to terms with growing up fast. Image by *******
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Do Self-Help Books Actually Help?
“Can a book truly change your life? Self-help books promise just that, but how often do they deliver?” In this article Ngoc Diep (Alice) explores whether self-help and whether or not they can change your life. From issues pertaining to self esteem and friendship, the author shares their thoughts on the rising popularity of these…
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My Country was under Martial Law—for Three Hours
“Martial law in modern Korea is not just horrifying; it is unthinkable.” In this article Chaehyeon Moon explores the trauma and ill feelings Korean citizens face with the imposition of Martial Law, and the ways in which they feel they need to fight for their collective freedoms and democracy. Image taken by Chaehyeon Moon
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Global Affairs
Mark Carney: A Technocrat in the Populist Age
“Carney’s election as the new Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister of Canada presents an interesting change in Canadian politics. In the face of a trade war with the United States and geopolitical tensions with India and China, Carney’s landslide victory shows his party is united behind him. ” Sol White explores Mark…
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Outside OX1 Week 8 – Carney’s Win, Starmer’s NHS Gamble, and Syria’s Security
The Global Affairs Team explore the biggest news from this week, including Carney’s win in Canada, Starmer’s NHS shake-up, and Al-Sharaa’s crackdown in Syria.
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The Far-Right and Europe: In Conversation with Professor Tarik Abou-Chadi
“Today, as Europe faces the rise of far-right politics once again, the debate over how to address this shift has never been more urgent. To explore this issue in depth, The Oxford Blue spoke with Tarik Abou-Chadi, Professor of European Politics at the University’s Department of Politics and International Relations.”
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COLUMNS
Heal Between the Lines: Chaucer and Contingency
“Troilus’s experience of love heightens not only the romantic tragedy, but the grief we feel when he dies.” Ivett Berenyi discusses Geoffrey Chaucer’s Troilus and Criseyde and how it has taught her to deal with change and spontaneity. Image by Ivett Berenyi
Love Letters: Room Ballot
“I still have to get through Trinity without a mental breakdown or a rustication, but there’s now a light at the end of the tunnel.” Lucy Pollock discusses her experience with her college’s room ballot, and her elation at securing a flat with her friends. Image by Jesse Smale
Your College Auntie: Nearly There!
“Is anyone else exhausted? Your college auntie is.” Your College Auntie returns to respond to Oxfesses and close out seventh week with advice, humour and compassion. Illustration by Victor Eero
CULTURES
The Value of Intimate Concerts: M60 Concert Review
“Indie is certainly booming back into mainstream music, but it’s comforting to see that the sanctity of small gigs and traditional venues still holds out despite this growth.” – Kiaya…
Shakespeare’s Richard II in St John’s Chapel: Reviewed
“Its success lies in playing on the comedic elements of the script and utilising the dramatic visuals of the setting.” Jade Glendinning reviews Funky Jumper Productions’ staging of Shakespeare’s Richard…
Musings on The Blindboy Podcast
“The podcasts are structured by resonances, unlikely connections and coincidental associations that Blindboy weaves into stories. He spends each week researching synchronicities to create episodes not only entertaining but incredibly…
LIfestyle
“Google, how do I revise?”: A guide to vac revision
“I am going to provide a crash course on turning your revision around. This is not a warm bath, I warn you, but it will get the job done.” Niamh…
Oxford University Competition Dance: Inside the Elite Competitive Dance Team
“The communal joy experienced when performing these dances is incomparable, and all the more special when shared with your closest friends.” Niamh Tooher discusses how being a part of Oxford…
Oxford through the lens of a Muslim student
“Oxford is challenging, but so is being Muslim in a world that doesn’t always understand you. Somehow, balancing both makes the experience even more meaningful.” Alina Miah discusses her experience…
Identity
In Love With Home(lands)
‘Places have the potential to become your home, but you must tap into it, and that act must come from the heart.’ Ivett Berenyi discusses what makes somewhere home.
“…Wait, What?”: or, The Confessions of a Chronic Daydreamer
‘Daydreamers are a strange breed. They seem to ponder rather than think, savour rather than simply enjoy.’ Tanita Jose discusses daydreaming.
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