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Illustration of an actor on stage, holding a skull in his left hand and surrounded by laughter

Why does tragedy make us laugh?

by Aria Chakravorty June 15, 2025June 15, 2025

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Ugly Feelings: Persuasive Pronunciation (Or, a Defense of Jane Austen)

by Briony Arnott June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Three Oxford Imps actors, wearing colourful hats, standing in front of the Oxford Castle and Prison

An Imp-pressive Performance: Oxford Imps (“Infinite Jesters”) Reviewed

by Emma Cooley May 22, 2025May 27, 2025

Winner Mentality: How to Attack Life Like an Elite Athlete

by Mili Thakrar January 26, 2025January 27, 2025

The New Queen of Glitter Pop? Interview with Lo Lauren

by Kiaya Phillips November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back, but can it ever truly be inclusive?

by Kiaya Phillips October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

‘Projecting me and my inner emotional landscape onto what I create. That’s all art really is.’ Interview with dark pop artist GG Fearn

by Kiaya Phillips July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Sublime Drizzlings: Tracks Of My Years

by Chloe Smith May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Toad of Toad Hall: A Review

by Kengyu Lai November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Angels in America: A Review

by David Hrushovski November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Doctor Faustus at the Keble O’Reilly: Reviewed

Rohit Ghosh Nov 28, 2025 6 min read

Doctor Faustus at the Keble O’Reilly: Reviewed

‘I was, at times, simply floored by Carrington’s production of this classic play; there was a constant tension, both emotional and sexual, that wound up…

Creditors at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

Janik Peeters Nov 28, 2025 5 min read

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“In Harry, we have an eminently modern comedic protagonist, while Beloou and Smith bring out the more timeless frustrations of relationships with a good balance…

In Conversation: Anjana Ahuja on Three Decades of Science Journalism

Ava Doherty Nov 28, 2025 7 min read

In Conversation: Anjana Ahuja on Three Decades of Science Journalism

Anjana Ahuja has been making sense of science for Financial Times readers for years, covering everything from pandemic ethics to AI’s impact on scientific training.…

Can Oxford Students Still Afford to Follow Their Passions?

Malachy King Nov 28, 2025 4 min read

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There is no question that the job market is looking increasingly bleak. Many Oxford graduates, promised opportunity and privileged status, with grand ambition allowing them…