Friday 28th November 2025

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Oxford Canals reopen following long drought

The Canal & River Trust has announced that the southern section of the Oxford Canal has been fully reopened for navigation following a long period of drought. It is the first time since July that water levels have been high...
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Opinion

It’s time we woke up to the failures of the NUS

Archie Johnston -
The Cambridge SU's disaffiliation is a reminder that the National Union of Students is not fit for purpose

This is Oxford’s real free speech problem

The Vice-Chancellor's Sheldonian Series reveals a university that does not want to listen to what its students have to say.
Stanley Smith -

The Vice-Chancellor’s oration lacks a story

Professor Tracey's attempt to not ruffle any feathers produced a speech full of contradictions.
Finlo Cowley -

Take it from me, there are worse things than Oxford

If you feel things are tough for you at Oxford, try to hold on to the little moments that remind you how lucky you are to be here.
Laura van Heijnsbergen -

What Britain needs is meritocratic elitism

Alexandre Guilloteau -
Want to tackle the issue of social mobility? Look to primary and secondary education, not Oxford University

Features

Intoxtigation 2025: The good, the bad, and the Balliol bar  

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Pour out a glass for the second annual Intoxtigation. 562 respondents told Cherwell all...

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Culture

Culture

Between performance and reality: ‘To What End?’ reviewed

To What End is a new meta-theatrical, absurdist play written by Billy Skiggs and Billy Hearld. It begins in what seems to be simplicity: a wartime song hums through...
Beth Riding -
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The day she died

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Death’s Lament

Please, I have done what you asked.  I burned it all for her. I wrench the parchment from my pocket, fingers shaking, chest convulsing, screams eviscerating my throat, shattering the silence that smothers...
Tilly White -

Lifestyle

It’s beginning to look a lot like Oxmas

Elizabeth Bourn -
I begin listening to Christmas soundtracks in September. I theorise decorations in October and,...

Sport

Inside the little-known world of Oxford’s real tennis club

Natalie Tan -
Real tennis? What, as opposed...

Ethics versus economics: The WTA Finals in Riyadh

Gavriella Epstein-Lightman -
I am a tennis aficionado....

The BBC’s dying sports coverage is hurting Britain

Charlie Towle -
The President’s Challenge – the...

Austria, the Allianz, and applause: How we make spaces divine

Natalie Tan -
In March I twice came...

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