Saturday 14th June 2025

Lifestyle

My friends and I ranked (almost) every college formal

Amanda Li rounds off her time in Oxford with an impressively comprehensive review of Oxford's formals: rating the good, the bad, and the inedible.

Wake of the Locks: Baldness, and mourning my hair

Ben O'Brien humorously reflects on his experience of having male pattern baldness at a young age

No sight of a finish line for the cult followers of running

It's hard not to notice the exponential growth of running as a hobby in recent years. It's similarly taken Oxford's student population by storm – Agastya Rao discusses his passion for the sport.

Okay, diva! How this kaleidoscopic epithet has evolved

Elizabeth Hamilton on the multivalence of the term "diva"

Teetotalism on a Thursday night

Markus Beeken muses on Bridge and Mr Brightside, without the repercussive hangover

On brunch

Alys Key argues why brunch is the most stimulating meal

Home or Roam: Glasgow, a cultural mecca?

Trina Wilson argues Scotland’s second city is the UK’s hidden gem

Creaming Spires MT15 week 5

'I’ve always had a distinct penchant for Roman and Greek (non-Platonic) caves.'

A guide to unblocking grandad

Cherwell Life reveals how to hide from your family on Facebook and why you shouldn’t

From Park End to paid employment, via Paris

Ella Bucknall discusses graduated life, complete with scabies and houseboats

Recipe of the Week: TLT

Jonny Lawrence cooks up a storm with this no bacon BLT.

Bar Review: Jesus

The Bar Review Team heads to Jesus for a less-than-impressive evening on the town.

Vegetarian-only menu? How liberating!

Will Andrews kicks off #VeggiePledge in style at this Jericho staple

Fridge Fix: Post-Bop Citrus Face-mask

Need a way to get rid of leftover beer and get fresher looker skin? Trina Wilson tells you all you need to know

Home or Roam: Born in Brazil

Katherine Connolly is grateful to have grown up in urban Curitiba

Creaming Spires: MT15 Week 4

This week, Don Juanson is seduced by the mystique of age

Stuck and stranded in Paris

Lael Hines steals wine and cheese, and hopes for the best when plans go wrong.

Profile: Raymond Blanc

Phoebe Hunt talks history, herbs and homegrown produce with Raymond Blanc

Michaelmas balls

The Cherwell Ball Team gives you the low-down on the two upcoming Michaelmas balls

Cherwell’s Pre-drink of the Week: Sangria

Cherwell dishes up your weekly pre-drink extravaganza

Recipe of the week: Chicken and Cheese Surprise

Jessica Kempner dishes up a tomato stew studded with cheese and chicken

Bar Review: LMH

The Bar Review team head up to Norham Gardens for a pint

Dosa Park: Paneer to pray for

Jonny Lawrence ventures to Botley for some South Indian goodies

Ready Steady Cook

Elle Makower takes on a Higgidy Pie with pie-fect results

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