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Author Archives: Chloé Agar

Chloé (she/her) is an Egyptologist who, when not studying obscure ancient languages, writes fantasy and sci-fi fiction and non-fiction articles on education and the arts for The Oxford Blue, The Oxford Student, and Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative.

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Netflix’s Midnight Mass – A Revelation from Mike Flanagan

by Chloé Agar October 16, 2021October 16, 2021
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Ariana Grande’s Positions: Some New, Some Old, Lots of Sex

by Chloé Agar November 8, 2020November 8, 2020
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The Haunting of Bly Manor – The Spiritual Sequel to The Haunting of Hill House

by Chloé Agar October 24, 2020October 24, 2020
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Des: A Different but Effective Depiction of a Serial Killer

by Chloé Agar September 23, 2020September 23, 2020
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Ava Max’s Heaven & Hell: Worth the Wait?

by Chloé Agar September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
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All You Need Is Your Phone: A Review of Fitness App ‘FitOn’

by Chloé Agar September 19, 2020September 19, 2020
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Pornhub: Pornography or Exploitation?

by Chloé Agar July 19, 2020July 19, 2020
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Online tutoring: A how-to guide

by Chloé Agar July 11, 2020September 19, 2020
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Chromatica: The Best Lady Gaga Album Yet?

by Chloé Agar June 4, 2020June 4, 2020
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An Introvert in Lockdown

by Chloé Agar May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

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Closer to Doomsday than Ever Before: What’s Brought Us to the Brink?

Chloé Agar Feb 17, 2026 7 min read
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On 27 January 2026, the Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight than it ever had before. With only 85 seconds until the stroke of midnight…

One step forward, two steps back: on Trinity Hall’s controversial call 

Chloé Agar Feb 17, 2026 4 min read
One step forward, two steps back: on Trinity Hall’s controversial call 

Photos taken by Gabrielle Killick, used with permission On Wednesday 7 January, The Guardian reported on Cambridge University College Trinity Hall’s policy to target elite…

Is Your Home Losing Heat? ECO4 Scheme Can Help

Chloé Agar Feb 17, 2026 6 min read
Is Your Home Losing Heat? ECO4 Scheme Can Help

Do you often feel cold at home, even with the heating on? Does your energy bill keep rising every year? If yes, your home may…

How To Prepare Your Home For A New Boiler Installation

Chloé Agar Feb 16, 2026 4 min read
How To Prepare Your Home For A New Boiler Installation

Upgrading your home heating system is a significant step towards improving energy efficiency and ensuring your property stays warm during the colder months. While the…

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