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Author Archives: Osian Williams

Osian reads English at Trinity, and is in his second year. He holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest 20 year old in the world.

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

Osian WilliamsJun 29, 20257 min read
Oxford Union: This House Believes that the Commodification of Women’s Bodies Has Gone Too Far

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OVARY IT – Losing my Cycle, Losing Myself

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‘My menstrual cycle hates me and, honestly, the feeling is mutual.’

Love Letters: The Last One

Osian WilliamsJun 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

Osian WilliamsJun 26, 20256 min read
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‘Arrive hungry, order quickly, savor slowly, and have a small chat over espresso with the staff.’

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