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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.

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?”

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.

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.

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Millie McLuskie argues that gendered titles are outdated and unnecessarily sexist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

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

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