Lifestyle

What’s in a (mispronounced) name?

When you read the byline for this article, how did you pronounce my surname? Chances are, you worked through it phonetically, elongating the vowels as you went along.

Lifestyle Emma Heagney -

Journey to decentre of the earth: Wilful ignorance of men

When I went back to my high school last year to talk to prospective applicants, the number one thing I was asked was: “Are all your conversations, like, really smart?”

Lifestyle Nora Miles -

A solo diner’s paradise: Rincha Café review

As the sun shone over Oxford and my collections drew ever closer, I decided I needed a change of scenery from the panicked atmosphere of my college hall.

Lifestyle Prity Laloux -

A day at the races: Corpus Christi 2026 Tortoise Fair

Oxford is full of weird and wonderful traditions, and the Corpus Christi tortoise race certainly takes the cake for the latter.

Lifestyle Abigail Christie -

Blind Date: “I found out I was unintentionally sharking”

Alberico Santiano and Kitty Horsfall make it through a "strained" brunch

Recipe corner: batch cooking

Batch cooking is the secret weapon in any students' arsenal

Night Out: Emporium, the best of the worst

"Moral of the story, kids: aim low, and you’ll never be disappointed".

Recipe corner: veganism

Veganism is not that difficult

Recipe corner: cheese

Cheese can improve any meal

Let’s talk about: Imposter Syndrome

Meha Razdan faces the feeling that you don’t belong

Blind Date: “His T-shirt was just baked beans”

Despite the height difference, Henry Williams and Sophie Gibson see eye to eye

Night Out: the Oxford experience

The trials and tribulations of a typical Oxford night out

Letter to: my neighbour

Julia Alsop airs her domestic grievances

A Letter To: Singles on Valentine’s Day

Meha Razdan gives you her words of wisdom

‘New Year, New Diet’ – but will that fad diet do you any good?

The infamous 'fad diet' trend has serious drawbacks

Blind Date: “Our first attempt was marked by a minor mishap”

Charlie Blake and Jack Sagar find that when it comes to dates, it's second time lucky

A letter to: my future employer

A reflection on the joys of the corporate world

Let’s Talk About: PDA

Becky Cook speaks out against nauseating couples

Oxford’s obsession with public ‘wokeness’

Mera Razdan reveals the dangers of performative activism

Night Out: Drunk on funk at Cellar

"Since then, I have decided to bring fresh produce with me to every club night"

A healthy pick and mix

Tupperware can save be time-saving

A well-stocked student pantry

Herbs and spices are the secret to student cooking

Let’s Talk About: Casual sex

Ditch the stigma and do what you want,

Booze cruise: Cocktails at Catz

Cocktails are taken seriously at Catz

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