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Author Archives: Mitchell Marshall

Mitch (he/ him) is Editor-in-Chief for Trinity term 2021 as well as a long-suffering Sunderland fan, keen runner and general sports obsessive. His other interests include indie music, arthouse cinema, and coffee.

Posted inOpinion

Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK

by Mitchell Marshall May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
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Sport from the Side-lines: Naomi Westland on Football, Refugees and the Power of Teamwork

by Mitchell Marshall August 14, 2021December 27, 2021
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Sport from the Side-lines: Running all over the world with Adharanand Finn

by Mitchell Marshall June 30, 2021February 1, 2022
Posted inOxford News

OUAFC mourn passing of ‘brilliant’ coach Mickey Lewis

by Mitchell Marshall March 13, 2021March 30, 2021
Posted inOxford News

Christ Church acted justly in Dean investigation, report finds

by Mitchell Marshall March 12, 2021July 18, 2021
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Oxford updates students on plan for Trinity return

by Mitchell Marshall February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
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Christ Church to participate in Reach Scholarship from 2021/22

by Mitchell Marshall February 23, 2021July 18, 2021
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Oxford City Council backs National Empty Homes Week

by Mitchell Marshall February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Posted inOxford News

University announces provisional Trinity term arrangements

by Mitchell Marshall February 12, 2021July 18, 2021
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Oxford academic joins politicians criticising use of ‘Queen’s Consent’ powers by monarch

by Mitchell Marshall February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

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Mitchell Marshall Dec 9, 2025 6 min read
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“It is not a loss to forget some of my old routines and habits, but a privilege to learn new ones, and to share my…

Investigating the Kidlington Waste Pile 

Mitchell Marshall Dec 7, 2025 5 min read
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On 21 November 2025, between the river Cherwell and the A34, the Environmental Agency declared the presence of a 150m (490ft) long and 6m (20ft)…

The society trap: when finding yourself becomes losing yourself

Mitchell Marshall Dec 7, 2025 3 min read
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At this year’s Freshers’ Fair, I signed up for tennis and touch rugby with the unmistakable arrogance of someone who has never experienced the workload…

Rare aesthetic: being humbled by study influencers

Mitchell Marshall Dec 6, 2025 5 min read
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“Whilst I was spending hours in the library on one essay, they were sauntering through assignments in infuriatingly short time-stamped minutes.” Téa Sand talks about…

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