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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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September Review: Beowulf, translated by Maria Dahvana Headley

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail September 19, 2021September 19, 2021
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Claims of antisemitism against local Green Party politician

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail May 18, 2021July 18, 2021
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‘Free Palestine’ protest draws crowd of hundreds in Bonn Square

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail May 16, 2021July 18, 2021
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Trinity 2021: Meet the columnists!

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail March 24, 2021July 18, 2021
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Have beef? Unfinished drama? Oxfess’s transphobic moderation revealed

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail January 20, 2021August 23, 2021
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Letters to the Editors Vol. 4

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail January 20, 2021July 18, 2021
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New Year, Same Old Problems

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
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Trans Day of Remembrance: remembering the dead and supporting the living

by Zaman Keinath-Esmail November 20, 2020November 20, 2020
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A Closer Look: India’s “Hidden Crisis”

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Oxford SU Postgraduate Storytelling Series Discusses the International Student Experience

Zaman Keinath-Esmail Feb 27, 2026 6 min read
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On Wednesday 25 February, the Oxford University Students’ Union organised a session of its Postgraduate Storytelling Series, titled ‘Journeys of Hope: The International Student Experience…

New Years’ Resolution

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New Years’ Resolution

As the clock struck midnight, the world felt a change. For the ten thousandth year, the ball creaked downwards. Hoping for change and color, all…

Torpids Cancelled for 2026 Over Poor Weather Conditions

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Torpids, an annual rowing competition which was due to take place next week, has been cancelled by the Oxford University Rowing Clubs (OURCs).  One of…

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