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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
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3 Steps to a successful music biopic

by Josh Russell January 19, 2021July 18, 2021
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Josh Russell Feb 26, 2026 1 min read
New Years’ Resolution

As the clock struck midnight, the world felt a change. For the ten thousandth year, the ball creaked downwards. Hoping for change and color, all…

Torpids Cancelled for 2026 Over Poor Weather Conditions

Josh Russell Feb 25, 2026 3 min read
Torpids Cancelled for 2026 Over Poor Weather Conditions

Torpids, an annual rowing competition which was due to take place next week, has been cancelled by the Oxford University Rowing Clubs (OURCs).  One of…

Spain Wants Us to Rethink Immigration

Josh Russell Feb 25, 2026 7 min read
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

On 27 January, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a decree to create a legal pathway for undocumented migrants to gain residential status in Spain. While…

Chancellor Hosts Special Honorary Degree Ceremony to Mark the First Anniversary of His Inauguration

Josh Russell Feb 25, 2026 5 min read
Chancellor Hosts Special Honorary Degree Ceremony to Mark the First Anniversary of His Inauguration

On 24 February, Lord Hague, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford, conferred honorary degrees upon eight individuals in a Special Honorary Degree Ceremony at…

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