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Author Archives: Chloé Agar

Chloé (she/her) is an Egyptologist who, when not studying obscure ancient languages, writes fantasy and sci-fi fiction and non-fiction articles on education and the arts for The Oxford Blue, The Oxford Student, and Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative.

Posted inOpinion

Univ vs St Cross – How do they compare?

by Chloé Agar May 8, 2020September 19, 2020
Posted inLifestyle

Perspectives on Remote Learning: Will the Pandemic Make Education More Accessible?

by Chloé Agar April 27, 2020April 26, 2020
Posted inOpinion

What teacher training doesn’t teach – the reality of training to teach as a DPhil student

by Chloé Agar April 23, 2020July 18, 2021
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Keeping off the grass – common sense vs COVID-19

by Chloé Agar April 19, 2020July 18, 2021
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You get what you pay for but if not, pay anyway – Tuition fees in 2020 so far

by Chloé Agar April 14, 2020July 18, 2021
Posted inLifestyle

The Student Budget vs COVID-19

by Chloé Agar March 29, 2020April 3, 2020
Posted inOpinion

The Egyptologist’s Curse – Not so wonderful things about being an Egyptologist

by Chloé Agar March 21, 2020July 18, 2021
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The Pill Shortage – A Symptom of the Wider Epidemic in Women’s Health

by Chloé Agar February 24, 2020February 24, 2020
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Degree Reviews: The reality of DPhil History

by Chloé Agar February 4, 2020July 18, 2021
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Taking the High Road – Most Anticipated Pop Albums of 2020 So Far

by Chloé Agar January 31, 2020July 29, 2024

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Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Chloé AgarJun 29, 20257 min read
Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Bee Barnett reports on the recent debate at the Oxford Union concerning whether the commodification of women’s bodies has gone too far. Image by Esther…

OVARY IT – Losing my Cycle, Losing Myself

Chloé AgarJun 27, 20254 min read
The image shows a tampon with red sequins on, against a lilac background.

‘My menstrual cycle hates me and, honestly, the feeling is mutual.’

Love Letters: The Last One

Chloé AgarJun 27, 20255 min read
The image shows a cream envelope with a small pink heart on the seal. Behind the envelope there is a pink cloud with small pink hearts.

‘Perhaps I’m hoping that this column had that effect on someone: the same effect as a kind conversation during an essay crisis. ‘

Cowley Flavors: Mario’s

Chloé AgarJun 26, 20256 min read
This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

‘Arrive hungry, order quickly, savor slowly, and have a small chat over espresso with the staff.’

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