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In defence of the default order: The Alternative Tuck Shop

There is no place in Oxford that my muscle memory takes me to more reliably than the Alternative Tuck Shop. This happens regardless of my state – still half-asleep, perhaps slightly hungover, or already late for class.

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Why you don’t need a “winter arc”

This winter, social media encourages us to embark on the journey of the "winter arc": a self-optimisation quest which leaves little room for hibernation.

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The ick factor

Not all icks are created equal, and of course, they shouldn't be treated as such. Either way, they undeniably speak volumes about the person you're with.

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Discovering neurodivergence: late diagnosis at Oxford

I always knew I was a bit of a peculiar child. But I was deeply surprised when a friend seeking a diagnosis herself suggested that I might be autistic.

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Stepping into the unknown: anxieties about the year abroad

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Trinity Term seems to have some sort of mythical status. Its mention in the presence of older years is met with sighs of yearning and assertions of how splendid it is. After the cold gloom of Hilary term and the months when darkness settled over the city at 4PM, I sure am looking forward to experiencing Oxford in all its sunny glory.

Setting the bar high: On running the college bar

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It all begins with breakfast

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John Evelyn: 5th Week, Hilary Term 2022

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New habits die fast: Tales from the gym

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Go get that bread: Tips for navigating the job market

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Table 13 Review: An eye-opener to what vegetables can do

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John Evelyn: 3rd Week, Hilary Term 2022

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The way to a girl’s heart is through her comfort foods

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John Evelyn: 1st Week, Hilary Term 2022

Termcard? Late. Hacking? Early. You’re welcome Oxford. Well at least it’s good to see that the Union is keeping to tradition. It has been confirmed...

Fifty shades of ‘meh’: Our night at Kinks and Liberty

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“I don’t believe in a redemption arc for Perez Hilton” : Perez Hilton in Conversation

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Lifestyle

In defence of the default order: The Alternative Tuck Shop

Why you don’t need a “winter arc”

The ick factor

Discovering neurodivergence: late diagnosis at Oxford

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