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Author Archives: Joseph Geldman

Joseph Geldman (he/him) was Editor-In-Chief of The Oxford Blue in Hilary Term 2022. He read English Language and Literature at Wadham College and currently studies an MSt in English at St Cross College.

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Around Oxford: Tick Tock Café, Cowley Road

by Joseph Geldman November 3, 2021November 3, 2021
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Around Oxford: Fit Rite, High Street

by Joseph Geldman October 13, 2021October 13, 2021
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So Excited: Glitterball x Oxford Blue

by Joseph Geldman, Chen Chen and Khadijah Ali October 8, 2021October 10, 2021
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Around Oxford: Scriptum, Turl Street

by Joseph Geldman September 23, 2021September 23, 2021
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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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Meet the Lifestyle Team (Part Two): Six Things We Can’t Live Without

by Joseph Geldman, Riana Modi, Gloria Morey, Fariha Uddin and Amelie Bhaluani July 20, 2021November 22, 2021
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Meet the Lifestyle Team (Part One): Six Things We Can’t Live Without

by Joseph Geldman, Zahra Grieve and Ellee Su July 16, 2021November 22, 2021
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Review: Japanese Breakfast’s “Jubilee”

by Joseph Geldman June 16, 2021June 16, 2021
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Review: Hilary Mantel – The Mirror & the Light

by Joseph Geldman April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

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Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Joseph GeldmanJun 29, 20257 min read
Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

Bee Barnett reports on the recent debate at the Oxford Union concerning whether the commodification of women’s bodies has gone too far. Image by Esther…

OVARY IT – Losing my Cycle, Losing Myself

Joseph GeldmanJun 27, 20254 min read
The image shows a tampon with red sequins on, against a lilac background.

‘My menstrual cycle hates me and, honestly, the feeling is mutual.’

Love Letters: The Last One

Joseph GeldmanJun 27, 20255 min read
The image shows a cream envelope with a small pink heart on the seal. Behind the envelope there is a pink cloud with small pink hearts.

‘Perhaps I’m hoping that this column had that effect on someone: the same effect as a kind conversation during an essay crisis. ‘

Cowley Flavors: Mario’s

Joseph GeldmanJun 26, 20256 min read
This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

‘Arrive hungry, order quickly, savor slowly, and have a small chat over espresso with the staff.’

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