Culture

Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.
Culture Saul Grenfell -

Fashion trends: The illusion of choice

Our fashion choices emphasise how our individual styles are limited by the available market, and what fashion magazines and brands declare as ‘in style’.
Culture Nancy Pierre -

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...
Art Lara Solie-Tuluie -

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.
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Travel: From Petco to Petco

So I went to New York for a bit last summer...

Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

An interview with students affected by the Mumbai attacks.

Interview with Alan Davies

The impish Jonathan Creek star talks to us about Maths, Qi and Rupert Murdoch, among other things

For the Love of Film 4

Ben and Guy give their fond farewells to film for the term, talking about Yorkshire bicycle chases and reviewing new film Choke

Oxford Christmas lights

Cherwell gets festive at the city's seasonal celebrations

Royal visit to Magdalen

Cherwell's video footage of the Queen's visit to Magdalen for their 550th anniversary celebrations.

Girls just wanna have fun?

The rise of trendy feminism in British culture

Greenbox: Has green campaigning lost its edge?

OUSU's Environment and Ethics Officer gives us the low down.

Mirror’s Edge

Video games review for Xbox/PS3.

The Bowden Column

An end-of-term salvo from resident culture columnist Pete Bowden...

What’s on the box this Christmas?

Chrimbo comes but once a year - and brings with it a wealth of telly goodness. What's to look forward to?

Travel: Syria

Cherwell discovers a society of clashes and contradictions in Syria.

Interview: Rick Edwards

Cherwell speaks to multi-talented T4 Presenter, Rick Edwards.

Green Box

OUSU's Environment and Ethics Officer questions whether green campaigning has lost its edge.

Got it Covered: The Green Grocer

In our new series of podcasts on Covered Market businesses, we take a look at one of the fruit and veg sellers.

Get into… Theatre

Whether you’re the next big thing, or more of a behind-the-scenes person, Oxford has the theatre scene that’s right for you.

Travel: South America

Cherwell hits the Gringo Trail

Cherwell Star: Victoria Thwaites

OU Exploration Club 'medical officer' travels a historic route in China

Interview: Vivien Duffield

Cherwell talks to philanthropist and socialite Dame Vivien Duffield.

Restaurant Review: Mario’s

There are plenty of Italian restaurants in Oxford - what makes Mario's special?
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