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Author Archives: Eric Balonwu

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Oxford Action for Palestine host four day vigil outside Clarendon Theatre  

by Eric Balonwu October 31, 2024October 31, 2024
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Outside OX1 Week 2 – Sinwar’s death, a close election in Moldova, King Charles heckled in Australia, and UK government releases more prisoners early

by Jack Stone, Eric Balonwu, Katarina Harrison-Gaze and Nick Marshall October 24, 2024December 29, 2024
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Palestinian medical students complete Oxford Summer program

by Eric Balonwu October 24, 2024October 25, 2024
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BREAKING: Oxford Action for Palestine protests at Matriculation Ceremony

by Eric Balonwu October 19, 2024April 6, 2025
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Oxford announces eligible Chancellor candidates (excluding Imran Khan) 

by Eric Balonwu October 16, 2024October 17, 2024
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Have the voters killed the Catalan Independence Movement? 

by Eric Balonwu June 14, 2024April 5, 2025
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Oxford Action for Palestine Encampment: Two weeks in

by Ila Banerji and Eric Balonwu May 22, 2024May 22, 2024
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Local Elections 2024: hear from your new local councillors

by Eric Balonwu May 7, 2024December 30, 2024
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by Eric Balonwu May 6, 2024December 30, 2024
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by Ila Banerji and Eric Balonwu May 2, 2024April 5, 2025

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We should have left ‘whimsy’ in 2025

Eric Balonwu Jun 20, 2026 5 min read
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Whimsical. Around a year ago, this word (and all its variations) sprouted roots on the internet. It somehow blossomed amidst the backdrop of heightened global…

Risk Appetite: On Gratuities and Goodbyes

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“All the courses add up to something, and by the time dessert comes, you know your meal is coming to an end. It’s bittersweet.”

Open Season: The Surprising French Open 

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The French Open threw up plenty of shocks, and not just on the court. Italian tennis is soaring, whilst disputes rumble over pay. Image in…

Goodwin Appearance Draws Protest at Union, foreshadowing Tommy Robinson Debate

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