Valerie Wu, Author at The Oxford Blue

A man sits at a table alone, eating a bowl of ramen.

Risk Appetite: On Eating Alone

by Valerie Wu November 5, 2025November 4, 2025

We should have left ‘whimsy’ in 2025

Valerie Wu Jun 20, 2026 5 min read

Image Credit: Imogen Forest, taken in Italy

Whimsical. Around a year ago, this word (and all its variations) sprouted roots on the internet. It somehow blossomed amidst the backdrop of heightened global…

Risk Appetite: On Gratuities and Goodbyes

Valerie Wu Jun 19, 2026 8 min read

“All the courses add up to something, and by the time dessert comes, you know your meal is coming to an end. It’s bittersweet.”

Open Season: The Surprising French Open

Valerie Wu Jun 18, 2026 7 min read

The clay court at Roland-Garros with spectators.

The French Open threw up plenty of shocks, and not just on the court. Italian tennis is soaring, whilst disputes rumble over pay. Image in…

Goodwin Appearance Draws Protest at Union, foreshadowing Tommy Robinson Debate

Valerie Wu Jun 18, 2026 4 min read

Matt Goodwin giving a round of applause.

Matt Goodwin’s speech at the Oxford Union drew protestors from Oxford Stand Up to Racism, foreshadowing the demonstration at Tommy Robinson’s arrival. Image credit to…