The Oxymoron
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| Type | Termly satirical news magazine |
|---|---|
| Format | Magazine |
| Owner(s) | student-run |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Circulation | 2,500 |
| Website | theoxymoron.co.uk [1] |
The Oxymoron is a student satirical magazine published anonymously by and for students of Oxford University. It takes the form of a spoof newspaper, similar to The Onion, though with a focus on events relevant to the life of an Oxford student. The magazine takes its name from the concept of an oxymoron, as well as being a reference to the word Oxon, used to identify an Oxford degree. It is published termly.
The magazine was founded in Michaelmas term of 2007 by Matt Pickles, David Murgia and John Citron, three undergraduate students from The Queen's College, and first published on November 17. Each issue from the second has been 8 pages in length; the first contained 4 pages. These are split between news satire, and spoof features. In contrast with the majority of student publications, it is printed without the names of the writers or editors, and these are not normally made public. Many previous Oxymoron editors have gone on to work as professional journalists and comedy writers.[2]
Awards
| Year | Awards | Nomination | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Guardian Student Media Awards | Best Magazine | Nominated | Quench, University of Cardiff[3] |
| 2009 | Guardian Student Media Awards | Best Magazine | Winner | Won[4] |
| 2010 | Guardian Student Media Awards | Digital Journalist of the Year (Mimi Kempton Stewart) | Runner-up | Will Benton, King's College London [5] |
