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Author Archives: Josh Russell

Outside of his degree, Josh enjoys sports and music, including football and golf. He has written articles in the Old Veseyan and enjoys reading modern history books, especially post-WW2.

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The Problem with Spare

by Josh Russell January 19, 2023
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The World Cup Soundtrack – Which song gets the trophy?

by Josh Russell December 2, 2022December 2, 2022
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The Bumper Guide to the World Cup

by Josh Russell November 17, 2022November 17, 2022
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The Truth about Joe Buy-den

by Josh Russell November 2, 2022November 2, 2022
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Rangers Stand Defiant Against UEFA

by Josh Russell September 22, 2022September 22, 2022
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A Defence of Horse Racing

by Josh Russell May 15, 2022May 15, 2022
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Where Next for English Cricket?

by Josh Russell February 16, 2022February 16, 2022
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The Last Stand Album Review

by Josh Russell February 20, 2021February 20, 2021
Posted inMusic

3 Steps to a successful music biopic

by Josh Russell January 19, 2021July 18, 2021
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‘Atlantis’ Review

by Josh Russell November 29, 2020November 30, 2020

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Mashing English Footballing Failure with 18th-Century Composer Beef: Inside Samuel Oliver-Sherry’s Musical Mind

Josh RussellOct 26, 20256 min read
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Luke Erly interviews musical mastermind Samuel Oliver-Sherry, former concertmaster of the Oxford University Philharmonia, about Oxford’s music community and his upcoming concert. Image used with…

Diaries of a Thought Son: “I’m (almost) feeling 22”

Josh RussellOct 26, 20256 min read
Our regular image for the Diaries of a Thought Son column, a castle with a flying bookmark featuring the LGBT flag.

“I think first and foremost, in the last year I’ve really come to understand the true meaning of friendship” – Jaami Al-Choudhury reflects on some…

What Do You Want To Do With Your Language Degree?

Josh RussellOct 26, 20257 min read
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Not too rarely, I’m asked the question, “What do you want to do with your degree?” As any humanities student at Oxford knows, there is…

Peru: Protests and Impeachment, Disorder and Disillusionment

Josh RussellOct 25, 20258 min read
Peru: Protests and Impeachment, Disorder and Disillusionment

Image description: a child at the 15 October protest in Peru, holding a sign that says “To study is the biggest act of ‘rebellion’ against…

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