Friday 6th June 2025

Lifestyle

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.
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Okay, diva! How this kaleidoscopic epithet has evolved

Elizabeth Hamilton on the multivalence of the term "diva"
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Notes from an ex-tortoise officer

Beatrix Arnold recalls past concerns for the racers’ welfare
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Full Steam Ahead! Little Clarendon’s bougie bagels

Beatrix Arnold reviews The Steamhouse, giving it 4 stars.
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Travel Blog: Viva la Vienna

Nastassia Dhanraj visits Vienna's Christmas markets - and enjoys a 13-course dinner

Been there, done that, got the offer

(Real-life Oxford student) Max McGenity gives his top tips to all those young and naive interviewees

Showing up Santa

3 Jaegerbombs, 2 Blackwell's books and an overdraft that makes you feel faint. Cherwell's guide to what to get your friends this Christmas

Stop the Press: Kate needs a BIGGER wardrobe

What's that, Kate's having a baby? Ghoncheh Dolatshahi gives her side of the royal story

Ten Varsity alternatives

It's ninth week of Michaelmas, and that can only mean one thing: most of your friends have buggered off to get pissed with Tabs at the Folie Douce. For those of us left behind, Cherwell has compiled a list of things to do instead of twiddling your thumbs, or, indeed, skiing.

The top 10 best things about going home

Tom Beardsworth explains what's wonderful about escaping Oxford life

Call Me… Maybe Not!

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on a sticky conversation

Interview: David Gandy & Alex Bilmes

Imogen Beecroft talks shoes, the Olympics and making it with supermodel David Gandy and Esquire editor Alex Bilmes

A spoke in the wheel

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the most unfortunate of falls

Back to Black(adder)

Hugh Jeffery talks telly, children’s books and education reforms with the Blackadder star.

Restaurant Review: At Thai vs Shanghai 30s

Bethan Tabram gets a taste of some eastern cuisine.

A Brief Encounter

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the briefest of encounters

King of off-Key comedy

William Pimlott chats to comedian, poet and Edinburgh hit, Tim Key, about Russian authors and other comedians

Fifth week blues

Matilda Slight discusses the myths and miseries of the fifth week phenomenon.

Kerry: From Kitten to Kat-ona

From jungle madness to diagnosed madness, Laura French meets the Atomic Kitten star.

Grumpy Young Men – Oxford Nightlife

Matt Jones rants about Oxford's nightlife

Playing the dating game

From dating etiquette to teenage bonking, Greta Keenan discusses the habits of modern British daters

Interview: Greg Davies

Paul McClean talks comedy, teaching and sequels with the ever imposing Inbetweener's star.

Oxford Clubbing Guide

Whether you're a Park End fist-pumper or a cellar-going k-holer, Cherwell has the Oxford club for you.

Oxford’s finest eateries

George Barnes offers freshers some food for thought.
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