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Marta Szczerba

Sloanes vs Preps

Marta Szczerba explores the rise of upper middle class cool on both sides of the pond

Nigel Lythgoe: We need to end ‘disposable celebrity’ culture

'Nasty Nigel' talks about the perils of reality TV

Interview: Emily Middleton

Cherwell talks to the prize-winning poet and youth idol

Words of the Year 2009 announced by OUP

Staycation, Tweetup and Jeggings are some of the Words of the Year 2009, according to a list commissioned by Oxford University Press.

Why we experience a quarter-life crisis

Marta Szczerba explores why fear is so prevalent among students

Corner Club closes

The popular events venue shuts down after failure to agree the terms of lease.

Get set: Summer 2010

Christmas should not just be about relaxation and enjoyment: it's also the perfect time to sort your life out, and get organised

Shakira visits the Oxford Union

Cherwell reports from the singer's visit to the debating society.

Education will break the cycle of poverty, says Shakira

The Colombian singer visits the Oxford Union.

Winwood the next President of the Oxford Union

Laura Winwood has been voted today for the position of the President-Elect of the Oxford Union.

Union Treasurer-Elect resigns

Treasurer-Elect resigns after three missed meetings.

Why should you join Cherwell?

A short video explaining why you should apply to Cherwell.

Carnage UK night brings disorder after criticism

Controversial night featured arrest, warnings, and urination on the University Church.

OUSU elections start with a ‘technical glitch’

OUSU election candidates' lists have not been e-mailed or published online.