Features Archives - The Oxford Blue

Two For Joy

by Isolde Sellin December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Oxford Union (debating chamber)

The Election at the Union

by Ethan Penny November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

A photograph of a crowd of students wearing mortarboards and gowns.

A Seat At The Table

by Niamh Stansfield November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

An image of the London Guildhall, where the Africa Debate took place.

The Africa “Debate”?

by Sophia Rosalind Santos-Pearcy November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

A photograph of the exterior of a new Oxford restaurant, Six by Nico.

Food

EXCLUSIVE: Six by Nico launches new menus in Oxford

by Niamh Stansfield and Kiaya Phillips October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

picture of the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower

In Defense of Raygun

by Renée Orleans-Lindsay October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

A Tale of Two Protests: London Against the Far Right

by Charli McMackin August 27, 2024December 29, 2024

Former President Donald Trump stands at a lectern speaking at a rally. He wears a red baseball cap reading "Make America Great Again". "Donald Trump by Gage Skidmore 5" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Shooting Trump

by Ethan Penny July 28, 2024July 28, 2024

An illustration of two heads, one purple and one green, made up of jigsaw pieces. The jigsaw pieces are moving from each head into the other, representing a change in identity. Illustration by Niamh Walker.

Strange Oxford World

by Anonymous Author June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Black and white old illustration of a reading room in the Bodleian Library showing one student studying at a desk, surrounded by bookshelves. "File:Bodleian Library, Oxford; interior showing study desks. Line Wellcome V0014204.jpg" is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Racial Diversity at Oxford: Going Beyond the Numbers

by Esomchi Iruloh June 14, 2024June 20, 2024

In Conversation with Simple: On Keeping Oxford Dancing for 26 Years

Chrissie HutchingsMar 26, 20255 min read

Simple

“Despite the threats of venue closure, rising costs and dwindling partygoers, Simple has stood firm, drawing in internationally renowned DJs to our small city, which is…

Your College Auntie: End of Term

Anonymous AuthorMar 23, 20255 min read

A student with brown hair holding a phone with a text on it reading "Dear Agony Aunt". A banner in pink at the top reads "Agony Aunt"

Your College Auntie returns for one last time as Hilary draws to a close to round off the term by answering your most pressing Oxfesses.…

Love Letters: Goodbye Hilary!

Lucy PollockMar 23, 20254 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.

“As I look back on this term, all I can see are good memories.” Lucy Pollock reminisces on Hilary term, and how her worst term…

You are not a firework. You are a torchbearer.

Mili ThakrarMar 20, 20254 min read

Various objects sketched on a pastel rainbow background

“The eternal fire does not explode. It endures. And so can you.” Mili Thakrar discusses the Vestal Virgins, the importance of stability and avoiding burnout.…