Isabella Hickman, Author at The Oxford Blue

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Culture

Childhood Reading: Growing up through books

by Isabella Hickman September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

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Introduction to the Classics: Emma by Jane Austen

by Isabella Hickman April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

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Shawshank Redemption at the Oxford Playhouse Review

by Isabella Hickman February 25, 2023March 5, 2023

Recent Posts

In Defense of Raygun

Isabella HickmanOct 3, 20248 min read

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“She deserves more than our criticism—she deserves our respect.” Renée Orleans-Lindsay explores the controversy following Rachael Gunn’s Olympic Breakdancing performance in August.

Just Stop Oil arrests prompt outrage and concern

Isabella HickmanOct 3, 20246 min read

A line of 'Just Stop Oil' protestors in hi-vis jackets hold 'Just Stop Oil' banners, blocking two double-decker buses on a road.

Abigail Pole reports on the recent increase in UK custodial sentencing for non-violent climate protestors. Image “Just Stop Oil activists walking up Whitehall” by Alisdare…

“Why Imran Khan is the Chancellor Oxford deserves”

Isabella HickmanOct 1, 20247 min read

Imran Khan speaks from a lecturn at Chatham House.

With the Oxford 2024 Chancellor Elections looming, Asad Iqbal gives his personal opinion on Imran Khan’s candidacy, and what it means to him. Image “Imran…

Park End EXCLUSIVE: What is in store for sports nights next year?

Isabella HickmanSep 27, 20243 min read

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Park End spoke to us about their upcoming plans for next year. With a venue move and new stash, it seems like the historically biggest…