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Author Archives: Sophie Benbelaid

When she's not drowning in the workload from her French and Russian degree, Sophie enjoys reading, yoga, ballet and writing. You can usually find her staying up all night in the throes of an existential crisis or in your nearest bookshop. She has previously been a Cultures JE and a weekly book columnist for the Blue. In true 'the student becomes the master' form, she is now SE for Columns.

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Must Read Voraciously to Improve Style: Chocolat – a pleasure worth sinning for

by Sophie Benbelaid July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Posted inColumns

Meet The Columnists! Part One

by Jacob Reid, Sophie Benbelaid, Oliver Buckingham and Laura Norris July 17, 2021July 20, 2021
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Must Read Voraciously to Improve Style: Is Elio and Oliver’s leisure idleness or Proustian introspection?

by Sophie Benbelaid July 13, 2021July 18, 2021
Posted inCultures

Why is Murder Mysterious?

by Sophie Benbelaid April 19, 2021April 19, 2021
Posted inMonthly Review

April Review: ‘The Song of Achilles’

by Sophie Benbelaid April 1, 2021April 3, 2021
Posted inOxford News

UK scientists suggest face masks should be worn outdoors

by Sophie Benbelaid January 31, 2021January 31, 2021
Posted inCultures

Why Arnold Bennett is my new favourite Bennet(t) – sorry, Elizabeth

by Sophie Benbelaid January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
Posted inLifestyle

DIY Haircuts: Don’t Be Scared of the Scissors

by Sophie Benbelaid June 2, 2020June 2, 2020
Posted inTravel

Mis/Adventures: Missing in Marseille

by Sophie Benbelaid May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Posted inLifestyle

Striking the Balance: How to Maintain Your Work-Life Ratio During Lockdown

by Sophie Benbelaid April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

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