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The Kissing Booth 2: The Let-Down We All Expected

by Sarah Lewis August 10, 2020

Girl, Woman, Other: the multifaceted reality of Black British womanhood

by Caitlin O'Sullivan August 8, 2020August 8, 2020

Normal People: Simply A Classic

by Becky Whant August 7, 2020August 7, 2020

Historical fiction: Regenerating the psychological power of the past

by Mitchell Marshall August 5, 2020August 5, 2020

Sexism, Colourism and Aunty Gaze: A Review of Indian Matchmaking

by Sarina Chandaria August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

The Philistine’s Guide to Film in Translation

by Martha Wilson August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

Diving into The Deep Blue Sea

by Leona Crawford August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

Review: Folklore – Taylor Swift

by Katharine Spurrier July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

Here to stay: Celebrity literature and Lana Del Rey

by Maebh Howell July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

The Lone and Level Sands

by Oscar Jelley July 23, 2020September 3, 2020

A Slice of Meaning: On Finding Joy in Small Things

Mili ThakrarMay 28, 20256 min read

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“Sometimes, cake is the meaning.” Mili Thakrar explores the quiet, radical joy of everyday pleasures — from warm toast to shared desserts — and the…

Final Countdown to Summer VIIIs

Tom HarrisMay 28, 20254 min read

Rowing crew on the river.

“Be prepared for non-stop races, packed with the perfect blend of high-stakes action and drama.” Tom Harris gives a preview for all the drama of…

Ovary It – I’m Sorry (For Existing?)

Issi MarklewMay 27, 20256 min read

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‘Small acts of feminist resistance: removing the exclamations from my emails, contributing to conversations without an exposition of apologies’. Issi Marklew discusses re-evaluating her language…

Cowley Flavors: Majliss

Shixin ZhaoMay 27, 20256 min read

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“It started with my parents’ business.” From family roots in Cowley to becoming Oxfordshire’s Best Indian Restaurant, Majliss is a story of heritage, hospitality, and…