Sunday 3rd May 2026

Opinion

Both rags and riches: Social media is heightening Oxford’s class disparities

According to the University of Oxford’s admissions data, in 2024, 14.5% of students admitted were from the most socio-economically deprived areas in the UK. Many students at the University...

We need to talk about Oxford’s gossip problem 

Gossiping is an innately human pastime, existing long before our generation, and a beloved...

When I met Peter Mandelson

In October 2024, during the Oxford Chancellor election, one of my responsibilities as Deputy Editor of Profiles at Cherwell was to interview Peter (then Lord) Mandelson, who was among the five frontrunners contesting the election.

There really is no smoke without fire

Preoccupation with one’s appearance is to be expected when starting at University. New wardrobes...

The Student View: Why modelling needs a makeover

Alice King explains why Oxford Fashion Week should reflect the makeup of Oxford in general

Interview: Chris Hedges

Nick Mutch talks journalism and Julian Assange with Chris Hedges

"Sex against the wall doesn’t automatically make you kinky"

An anonymous s-expert discusses the true meaning of 'kink'

"We’re loved as God’s children no matter our sexuality"

OICCU President Josh Peppiatt, on sex and Christianity

Investigation: Sex in Oxford

Is Oxford getting any? C+ investigates the sex lives, masturbation habits and relationships of Oxford students

Investigation: Q + A with the Cherwell’s sex columnist

C+ interviews Ava Gina, the pseudonymous writer of Creaming Spires

Who is calling for Apartheid now?

Richard Black, President of the Israel Society, discusses why comparisons between Israel and Apartheid are simplistic.

The MP’s View

Andrew Smith, MP for Oxford East, discusses why student voices can make a difference

Debate: Are boycotts against college services effective?

Following Exeter JCR's decision to boycott the college hall, Nick Hilton and Billy Beswick discuss its chances of success

Four relatively unsurprising things about OUSU Council

Following criticisms in the student press, Jane Cahill defends OUSU's decision making body

We must reassess our approach to international students

Spanish student Max Long discusses international students, the fees they pay and the cultural aspect of their time at Oxford

"We try to problem solve for international students"

The Co-Chair of the OUSU International Student Campaign, Tina Wu, discusses its activities

Cherwell investigates: Oxford’s international students

Are international students at Oxford treated fairly? Should the university provide more support?

What to do about the Catering charge?

Exeter's JCR President on why students are boycotting hall.

On a night out in Oxford

Rachel Harpole writes about her own experience of sexual assault in Oxford and discusses how the wrong reaction is to blame yourself

How OUSU Council is failing to hold OUSU to account

Alexander Rankine examines the failure of OUSU Council to provide a meaningful democratic connection between students and OUSU

The Lego Movie and Socialism

Is The Lego Movie really an introduction to socialism dressed up as a two-hour advert?

Interview: Simon Armitage

Emma Hewitt talks verse, violence and Middle English with prize-winning poet Simon Armitage

"OUSU needs to re-brand and expand"

OUSU President-Elect Louis Trup discusses the SU’s future

"The campaign helped me learn so much about gender"

WomCam committee member Aliya Yule describes the campaign

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