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Author Archives: Zaman Keinath-Esmail

Zaman Keinath-Esmail (she/her) is one of the Editors-in-Chief at The Oxford Blue, having previously been Senior Opinions Editor and Senior Columns Editor. She studies Physics, sits on various society and college committees, and generally advocates for equal rights for everyone. When not in Oxford, she can be found in Washington, DC.

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Trinity 2021: Meet the columnists!

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Letters to the Editors Vol. 4

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New Year, Same Old Problems

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Film is perhaps the most commercialised form of art. Multi-million-dollar investments are the industry standard, and manifold returns are the typical measure of box office…

Faith, Food, and Friendship at Wadham College’s First Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Formal

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Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, began late February of this year. Fasting during this month (sawm) is a core religious duty alongside…

To be Cringe is to be Free: In Defence of the Cast Party 

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