Tuesday 5th May 2026

Culture

Greening the Met Gala through Oxford fashion

With Anna Wintour trotting around New York and cosying up with Lauren Sanchez Bezos, it is no surprise that the 2026 Met Gala is hitting highly controversial seas. The...

Set to bloom: The return of the floral print

“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” So speaks the withering sarcasm of Miranda Priestly in The...

Stitching the world together: GFC’s London Fashion Week show

A few weeks ago we, the Cherwell fashion editors, were lucky enough to be extended an invite by the Global Fashion Collective to their London Fashion Week show.

Seeped in nostalgia: ‘Things I Know To Be True’ reviewed

Lighthouse Productions' 'Things I Know to Be True' had high expectations to meet. Put frankly, they nailed it.

Highlights – Rugby Cuppers Final 2009

An opportunity to see some of the highlights from the nail-biting cuppers final between Keble and Teddy Hall.

News Roundup: Week 2

The return of the roundup, featuring the three big stories of the week

For the Love of Film 9

Cherwell's film podcast is back!

55 years and four minutes ago

This day, 55 years ago, saw Sir Roger Bannister become the first man to run the sub-four minute mile. Alison Crawshaw interviews the Oxonian who made history.

The Harsh Reality

Charles Alderwick talks to Jodie Harsh, 'drag queen extraordinaire', about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll

Whistle Stop Tour – Wadstock

The Wadham College Entz Girls take Cherwell through the highs and lows of organising Wadham's infamous live music event.

Review: Rodchenko and Popova

We find that there is much to admire in the ashes of the Socialist revolutionary dream

Water way to feel better

Dave McLeod drinks deep from the chalice of self delusion

Review: Little Mermaid

We discover if life really is better down where it's wetter

Interview: Fightstar

We find out Fightstar are far more than just about Charlie and his eyebrows

Edin Karamazov – The Lute is A Song

Adam Busiakiewicz reviews the latest from Edin Karamazov

Interview: Ian Hislop

Eleanor Mortimer talks to Ian Hislop, the most sued man in Britain, about the future of satire and political correctness

Review: Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival

Ahnaf Abdul looks back over this year's festival

Hostage to the Law

Eleanor Mortimer witnesses the mistreatment of protesters at G20

Best Foot Forward

Cherwell covered the 125th annual Oxford-Cambridge football match

Let The Right One In

Tomas Alfredson's Swedish vampire film, 'Let The Right One In,' proves to be a chilling masterpiece

For the Love of Film 8

The humorous film podcast returns. In this episode Ben and Laurence review Gran Torino, take us throught the latest in film news and Laurence impresses us once again with his one minute review of the Che films.

Meet the team…

This term's Lifestyle Team showcase some of the latest trends - hunt down these key pieces over the Easter hols.

Graphic Content

With the imminent release of Watchmen in cinemas we look at the phenomenom of graphic novels.

A case of poetic justice?

Sally Harris explains why we need to support Britain's convicted criminals with performances and poetry

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