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Freya Jones is a Senior News Editor at The Oxford Blue. She enjoys intrigue and is always on the hunt for a good story... When she isn't writing, she studies German at Oriel College.

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Risk Appetite: On Gratuities and Goodbyes

Freya Jones Jun 19, 2026 8 min read
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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 

Freya Jones Jun 18, 2026 7 min read
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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

Freya Jones Jun 18, 2026 4 min read
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Matt Goodwin’s speech at the Oxford Union drew protestors from Oxford Stand Up to Racism, foreshadowing the demonstration at Tommy Robinson’s arrival. Image credit to…

Hey ho, the Wind and the Rain (Or, Best Case Scenario, the Beauty of the Sun)

Freya Jones Jun 18, 2026 6 min read
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Directing a play opens one’s heart to a vast new spectrum of emotions, from the thrill of opening night, to the rush of pride watching…

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