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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.

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St Peter’s JCR passes motion condemning Loach event and pledging support for Jewish students

by Mitchell Marshall February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
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Oxford JSoc condemns St Peter’s College event over Ken Loach’s history of antisemitism

by Mitchell Marshall February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
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Colours Caribbean rejects Magdalen President’s statement on Cayman Islands government defence

by Mitchell Marshall February 6, 2021February 7, 2021
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Christ Church to finally decouple room ballot from Prelims and Mods results

by Mitchell Marshall February 2, 2021February 2, 2021
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Flooding expected in Oxfordshire, Environment Agency warns

by Mitchell Marshall February 1, 2021February 1, 2021
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TEDxOxford 2021 announces speakers for virtual conference

by Mitchell Marshall January 30, 2021January 30, 2021
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Oxford ACS adds to condemnation of Magdalen President

by Mitchell Marshall January 29, 2021January 29, 2021
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Magdalen JCR Committee responds to President‘s anti-gay marriage lawsuits

by Mitchell Marshall January 29, 2021January 29, 2021
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Oxford LGBTQ+ Society reacts to Magdalen President’s anti-gay marriage litigation

by Mitchell Marshall January 28, 2021January 29, 2021
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Bomb Disposal Unit remove suspicious package from Wrexham vaccine site

by Mitchell Marshall January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

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Second Draft: Notting Hill and table football

Mitchell Marshall Dec 11, 2025 6 min read
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“I was practically raised on Richard Curtis’ oeuvre and have seen Notting Hill more times than I care to admit. I can quote unwieldy chunks…

Growing Up: The Beginning of an Oxford Experience 

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…

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