Tuesday 5th May 2026

Lifestyle

How places are made: A meditation in the City of Love

Places are formed from memories etched into streets, from ghosts which dwell in between moments. They’re shaped by the dreams and aspirations which have been poured into quiet, hidden hollows, like that shop in Paris.

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

#NotGuilty: I am proud

A survivor illustrates the impact and her reaction to being sexually assaulted by her friend's father

What does it mean to be happy?

Marco Narajos walks us through the recent Students for Happiness event

Why I became a vegetarian

An Oxford student explains his entirely selfish reasons for saying no to bacon

Ready, Steady, Cook! Uncle Ben’s Sweet and Sour Rice Time

James Coppin eats a pot of rice and it has other stuff too

Recipe of the week: Chilli Sin Carne

Jonny Lawrence suggests a low calorie alternative to our fave quick dinner

Bar Review: Brasenose

“They actually have passion fruit! No one has passion fruit!”

The Pink Giraffe: I’d pass

Trina Wilson thinks the staff are having a laugh at this Chinese

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 4

This week, one guy discusses the horny optimism and sober reality of Grindr

When Ms, Miss and Mrs don’t work

Millie McLuskie argues that gendered titles are outdated and unnecessarily sexist

How to… Defeat fifth week blues

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

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

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