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Author Archives: Katharine Spurrier

Beyond her degree, Katharine enjoys reading both social commentary and culture reviews. This provision of both high and low insights helps to inform the articles she has written for The Oxford Blue which range from pop-culture, to literature, to food, and even dipping into sports on occasion.

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August Review: ‘Professor T’

by Katharine Spurrier August 1, 2021August 1, 2021
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July Review: ‘Ghosts’

by Katharine Spurrier July 1, 2021July 1, 2021
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“Sour” Review: Olivia Rodrigo is here to stay

by Katharine Spurrier June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
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The Pursuit of Love Review – A Love Story?

by Katharine Spurrier May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
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“We’re not ‘perfectly fine’”: ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ – Taylor Swift

by Katharine Spurrier and Georgia Austin April 13, 2021April 13, 2021
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‘Of Substance’ or ‘In Spirit’?

by Katharine Spurrier December 14, 2020December 14, 2020
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Hibernation Agitation: How to stay engaged over the Winter Lockdown

by Katharine Spurrier November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
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Midnight Sun review: Twihard Try-hard

by Katharine Spurrier November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
Posted inCulture, Theatre

To be or not to be online?

by Katharine Spurrier October 23, 2020July 18, 2021
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Too Much Reality?!: Why technology is absent from literature

by Katharine Spurrier September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

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

Katharine SpurrierJun 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

Katharine SpurrierJun 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

Katharine SpurrierJun 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

Katharine SpurrierJun 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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