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Author Archives: Jessica Steadman

(somehow) Jess Steadman (she/her) is Editor-in-Chief at The Oxford Blue. She is a second year studying medieval literature at Univ and comes from (mostly) sunny Essex. However, what is much more interesting is that she is Director of our new investigative section, BlueLight. In case she didn't embody the Oxford stereotype enough, she is Captain of the Blues Karate Team and coxes on the Isis.

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The Oxford Blue Freshers’ Guide 2021

by Joseph Geldman, Chen Chen, Amelie Bhaluani, Fariha Uddin, Gloria Morey, Ellee Su, Zahra Grieve, Riana Modi, Jessica Steadman, Hetta Johnson and Ben Blackburn September 17, 2021February 11, 2022
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Books that Made Me: Hey Jude, it’s you again

by Jessica Steadman September 12, 2021September 12, 2021
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September Review: Young Royals

by Jessica Steadman September 6, 2021September 6, 2021
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‘Higher, faster, stronger’, but at what cost?

by Jessica Steadman August 24, 2021September 6, 2021
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The Toky-nooo Top 10

by Jessica Steadman August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
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Playlists: Let’s get Physical, Olympic Style

by Jessica Steadman August 5, 2021August 7, 2021
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August Review: Six the Musical

by Jessica Steadman August 2, 2021August 2, 2021
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Why Cultures?

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My 18-year love affair with Pembrokeshire

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The Sheldonian Series: A Discussion of Activism – Palestine Action, Public Protest, and Democracy

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My Dead Mum’s AI Boyfriend at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

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