Tuesday 16th December 2025

Lifestyle

The ghosts of the King’s Arms’ past, present, and future

Ever felt a supernatural presence hovering over you in what claims to be Oxford’s oldest pub, the King’s Arms? And no – not the ghost of an ill-fated first...

The Gee’s knees: Brunch in North Oxford

Good things often come in threes. Having reviewed both Parsonage Grill and Quod, it...

The luxury of political ignorance

PPE at Oxford is often seen as a one-way track to ending up in...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Oxmas

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

Diary of an… OUSU President

Cherwell peers into the weekly lives of Oxford's most famous characters

Confessions of a student chef: Daunish Negargar

This week's student chef's pride is as overflowing as his chocolate mug cake

Recipe of the week: Thai Peanut Tofu

Luke Barratt takes us to veggie Valhalla with this very delicious noodle dish

More for me at Edamame

Trina Wilson is spoiled for choice at this relaxed Japanese eatery

Bar Review: Queen’s

“Everyone seemed to know everyone who walked in by their nickname”

How to… go on a crew date

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 3

This week, one guy discusses the highs and lows of a Bridge night out

#NotGuilty: it’s not just strangers

A contributor to our campaign confronts assault by known acquaintances

Bar Review: St Catz

“Otherwise it’s double the price. What the fuck is that?”

Confessions of a student chef: Tom Barrie

The simple lack of a cheese grater won't stop this culinary artist

Ready, Steady, Cook! Beef and tomato Pot Noodle

James Coppin thinks Pot Noodles are salty and sweet

A let down from Le Kesh

Trina Wilson is unimpressed by the mains, but kudos for trying

Life as a hoarder: thinking inside the box

Christy Callaway-Gale describes the struggles of letting sentimental objects go

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 2

This week, a guy discusses the humour of sex

Diary of a…JCR President

Cherwell peers into the weekly lives of Oxford's most famous characters

How to… successfully go punting

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

May Balls: Expectation vs Reality

They're cold, uncomfortable, and the cocktails aren't even that great.

#NotGuilty: Facing sexual antagonism

Christina shares a personal experience in reaction to the #NotGuilty campaign

#NotGuilty: The secret community

An anonymous contributor responds to our #NotGuilty Campaign with a personal motivating experience

Confessions of a student chef: Alys Key

More of an OxSoup than an Oxstew...

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