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A messy kitchen. To the left is a stove with applicances on it. To the right is an open door leading into another room.

Lifestyle

Kitchen: Food as a Love Language

by Nina Naidu June 14, 2024June 14, 2024

photo shows the grounds of a traditional Oxford college.

Identity

Oxford: Worlds Away from the World Itself

by Mahima Nayak March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

The photograph shows a girl in white lying on a garden swing chair reading a book. She is surrounded by the greenery of the over-hanging tree, bushes and grass.

Culture

Me, My Shelf, and I

by Nina Naidu February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Recent Posts

Beyond the Bubble: Clarkson’s Pub.

Rosie CreightonDec 12, 20247 min read

Illustration of central Oxford, with the Radcliffe Camera and Bridge of Sighs situated in a bubble, next to the words "Beyond the Bubble".

“I would still recommend a trip to Clarkson’s pub. But, please make sure to check the bus times!” Rosie Creighton recounts her experience getting stuck…

Hurdles Ahead: Will the Commonwealth Games Jump or Stumble?

Isabelle WinterDec 12, 20244 min read

Athletics at the MCG for the Commonwealth Games.

Isabelle Winter explores the hurdles facing the Commonwealth Games, and asks whether financial and cultural adaptations can revitalise their relevance, or if their future is…

The Future of Fashion: Could Streamlining Slow Fashion Make it Accessible for All?

Martha GathercoleDec 11, 20245 min read

fashion stall with lots of hanging clothing

Martha Gathercole discusses the negative implications of fast fashion and suggests eco-friendly changes we can make in the way we shop. Image “Gothic clothing shop”…

Going Home for the Vac

Ivett BerenyiDec 10, 20244 min read

Ivett Berenyi reflects on the experiences and difficulties of managing the vacs when you are an international student. “Suitcases” by matsuyuki is licensed under CC…