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

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.

Keep Off The Grass: The New Fresher’s Guide

Cherwell presents its new sister publication, Keep Off The Grass, an insider's guide to life as an Oxford Fresher! Read some preview articles online today and look out for a copy in you Freshers' Packs tomorrow.

Keep Off The Grass: An Insider’s Guide to Clubbing

Oxford's newest publication, the alternative Freshers' Guide, brings you the student's perspective on clubs, nights out, and cheap, cheap drinks in Oxford

College Room with A View

Joseph D'Urso recounts tales of college living and finding friends in rodents.

Re-freshers

Cherwell's Lifestyle look into the reasons why Freshers week as a second year is more fun than being a fresher.

Regrettable freshers’ facebook group behaviour

Are you sure you want to post that?

Cherwell’s fresher FAQ

Got questions? We've got the answers.

What not to take to Oxford

Xin Fan offers bemused freshers a helping hand.

Brits abroad in Marseille

Laura French on being a language student abroad.

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