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Author Archives: Becky Whant

Rebecca Whant is an opinion writer for The Oxford Blue. She is studying English at St Edmund Hall College and will hopefully go on to become a lawyer. As well as the UK, Rebecca is originally from The Seychelles.

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Will the Israel/Iran war really stop at 12 days of conflict?

Becky WhantJul 5, 202511 min read
The Israel Attack on Tehran.

Elana Roberts explores the build-up to and events during the 12-day Israel-Iran conflict. Through evaluating global response to the conflict, the article also considers whether…

“I could drink a case of you, and still be on my feet” – Hejira at the Oxford Playhouse: Reviewed

Becky WhantJul 2, 20254 min read
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“Championing the charming lightness and churning depth of Mitchell’s music, the band captures the simultaneous free fall and soft land of her jazz journeys so…

The State of African Politics

Becky WhantJun 30, 202515 min read
The official portrait of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria

The narrative of African politics is not singular. It is dynamic, contested, and alive. To understand the state of African politics, one must go beyond…

Oxford: Love in the Rearview

Becky WhantJun 29, 20257 min read
Oxford: Love in the Rearview

What would you do if you had a relationship with a time limit? If, on a predetermined date, all that was your love and your…

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