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Author Archives: Alannah Burdess

Alannah Burdess (she/her) is Junior Interviews Editor at The Oxford Blue. She is in her second year, studying Classics at Trinity College and is greatly involved in her college community, running the debating society to the JCR instagram. When not writing for The Blue, Alannah can be found coxing on the Isis or wandering around the Ashmolean.

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I’m A Female Classicist, Get Me Out Of Here!: Why Classicists Deserve More Credit

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Comeback of the Witch

Alannah BurdessJun 17, 20257 min read
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“As someone with a very strong interest in witches and their history, I love all witch-related media. However… there’s more that could be done to…

Interview with Hannah Wilson Kemsley: OULTC Captain 

Alannah BurdessJun 16, 20255 min read
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“OULTC is a hugely welcoming club for players of all levels, whether you’re a seasoned competitor or completely new to tennis”. George Roberts explores how…

The Hiding Tree

Alannah BurdessJun 15, 20254 min read
The Hiding Tree

“When I was younger there was a valley near my house. It was this secret thing; you wouldn’t know it was there, but it was.…

Why does tragedy make us laugh?

Alannah BurdessJun 15, 20254 min read
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“As she explained the tragic news, we both had the strangest feeling: we were trying not to smile. We were children in detention, lips pursed…

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