Sunday 3rd May 2026

Lifestyle

The cult of radical self-love

You don’t need to understand the mechanics of a triple Axel to be able to see the pure, unfiltered joy on Liu’s face during her victorious Olympic free skate. 

Spring at last

"If you’re feeling happier in the new season, there might be a scientific reason for that."

Making the Most of University Life  

You cannot be in control of the rapid pace of Oxford life, but you can be in control of your own pace,: in control of what you can and can’t take on

Where is the best vegetarian lunch in Oxford? 

For those of us still hung up about the loss of Leon, the answer to the question of where to find a quick, high-quality vegetarian lunch may not be an obvious one. This week, I set out to find out. 

“Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.”

Harriet Dagnall argues that derivative music and good music are not necessarily mutually exclusive

Clunch Review: Exeter College

Eli and Anora are impressed by the variety of Exeter's lunch

Dare to be Didcot

Ellie Soira gives an escapists' guide to dealing with the sometimes difficult nature of Oxford

Review: Mission Burrito

Anora revels in a failsafe lunchtime burrito

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chicken Curry

Jess Mundy shares a delicious Indian dinner

The 5 best breakfasts in Oxford

Mabel Whitchurch explores the best places to begin your day

The Oxonian Dandy: Hats

Perhaps on a breezy evening, the dandy would ponder to himself as he strolled: “What can I don atop my pretty tête on this...

Review: Mission Burrito

It’s not strictly an ‘Oxford’ thing, in fact it’s a San Francisco thing, but nuzzled right next to a delightful vintage book and print...

The Oxonian Dandy

Sadly, for many, Trinity Term is associated with exams; however, the modern dandy may stave off the worries and stresses of examinations by consoling...

The top 5 snacks for revision time

"And if all else fails, Nutella"

Clunch: Harris Manchester

Anora and Elise are left hungry after an admittedly delicious salad

Chez Jess: Paella Recipe

Jess Mundy shares a healthy, summery dish

Review: Vaults and Garden Café

Mabel Whitchurch enjoys a tasty lunch in a very unusual location

The Oxonian Dandy

Sleep: the great staple of our race as humans, yet something the frequent reader of this column might not get too much of. Whether...

A little bit awkward

When you’re growing up, there are loads of awkward moments. When you’re in school, it’s when you get in trouble for throwing water at...

Profile: Anthony Geffen

Dare I say it: Anthony Geffen is a man who cannot be pigeonholed. A man best known for his professional partnership with living legend...

Recipe: Homemade Pizza

A fresh, easy and tasty Italian dinner

The Best Cocktail Bars in Oxford

The 5 bars you just have to try out this Trinity

Reflections from a (nearly) non-fresher

Elizabeth Oladunni reflects on the oddities and attractions of starting in Oxford

Review: Green’s Café

Mabel Whitchurch discovers there is more to Oxford life than Taylors and other sandwich shops

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