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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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Jessica Steadman May 25, 2026 6 min read
Credit: Mike Wilson. Lonely woman surrounded by many people, 23 July. 2016

Having received a diagnosis in the month before going abroad, I remember being consumed by a genuine fear, learning that I wouldn’t have access to…

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Jessica Steadman May 24, 2026 2 min read
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Silene Stenophylla Just like you, permafrost hides life. In Siberia, scientists find flower seeds in the burrows of frozen squirrels that lie between thick mammal…

Top 10 travel destinations to add to your summer bucket list

Jessica Steadman May 23, 2026 6 min read
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With the long vacation coming up, it’s impossible not to be dreaming of distant lands, foreign beaches, and tropical climates. Whilst the weather may be…

Guys and Dolls at The Queen’s College Gardens: Reviewed

Jessica Steadman May 23, 2026 5 min read
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“This production exemplified Guys and Dolls’ style and playfulness, mixed with skilful and enthralling musical numbers” Nancy Pierre reviews Eglesfield Musical Society’s Guys and Dolls

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