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Assorted title books on (a) brown wooden shelf.

Media Matters: The Reading Problem – Part I

“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” – Fran Lebowitz
Richard Campbell Jan 13, 2026
A painting of a man holding a book

Observations: The Humanities Center

"A dozen or so years ago, Karen Schilling, Dean of the College of Arts and Science, came to me with the request to create a new Humanities Center."
Allan Winkler Jan 12, 2026
Purple and green broccoli at Oxford’s Farmers Market.

Produce of the Year 2025

"Before naming the 2025 produce of the year, I want to give a shout-out to all of the vendors at Oxford Farmers Market, and a reminder that it is held every Saturday throughout the year."
James Rubenstein Jan 12, 2026
'Goodbye, but not farewell:' Working with the OFP

'Goodbye, but not farewell:' Working with the OFP

When Editor-in-Chief Aidan Cornue reminded me at the start of December about writing this piece, I had no idea what I would say or talk about.
Hannah Sander Dec 23, 2025
Finding my voice in journalism

Finding my voice in journalism

This internship, alongside my major in journalism, played a formative role in my growth, not only professionally, but as an individual.
Emily Siderits Dec 23, 2025
Observations: National Security Policy

Observations: National Security Policy

A week or so ago, the Trump administration issued a new statement about National Security policy, but it wasn't a routine bureaucratic announcement.
Allan Winkler Dec 22, 2025
Chocolate Meltdown 2026

Chocolate Meltdown 2026

Oxford's premier January event.
James Rubenstein Dec 22, 2025

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