Friday 6th February 2026

Culture

Dressed the part: Dark academia at Oxford

The style of dark academia, while it helps us to ward off the worst of the seasonal chills, hints at the class politics underpinning the University.

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

The team outlined the vision for their debut production: a political, surrealist piece of contemporary theatre.

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.

Restaurant Review: Edamame

Cherwell takes a new look at an old Japanese favourite.

Travelling in Turkey

Cherwell offers an entirely different perspective on this popular holiday destination in this week's Travel section.

For the love of film: 2

Our second trip to the world of the silver screen asks whether Bond lives up to expectations...

News Roundup #1

Cherwell catches up with news from the first half of term. Tune in to make sure you're up-to-date...

Final Cut

Topshop take on the A-W ’08 tailoring trend as championed on the catwalk by Yves Saint Laurent

Exhibition Review: Adaptation/Translation

Elms Lesters Painting Rooms, London WC2

Second Look 3rd Week: American Elections

November 4th is just days away - Cherwell discusses who might win and what it means for us.

Greenbox: A Climate of Change

OUSU's VP (charities and community) urges Oxford students to take concrete, practical action to help reduce carbon consumption

Travel: Sweden

This week, Cherwell struggles to find something wrong with Sweden

All that Glitters…

Our Fashion shoot is extra sparkly this week - it's jewellery's turn to hit the spotlight.

Restaurant Review: Paddyfields

Frogs legs and lamb hotpot. Not Yorkshire meets Dijon, but Paddyfields of Oxford.

Interview: Oliver Poole

We speak to Oliver Poole about his experiences as an Iraq War correspondent.

Cherwell Star: Isla Kennedy

We speak to a Christ Church student who has survived a come and brain injuries.

Review: All Roads Lead to Rome

Reviewing another new twist on one of Shakespeare's classics.

Not just a pretty face…

Elen Griffiths measures the progress of the muse in the 20th century.

Finance careers fair

Cherwell investigates the effects of the economic crisis on student City hopefuls.

Get into… politics

Cherwell's beginners guide to Oxford's many student political groups

Restaurant Review: Gee’s

Our reviewer finds the Banbury Road converted greenhouse a haven of style and calm

For the love of film: 1

Our weekly film and fun fest starts life with a look at 'Burn After Reading'

Travel: Cuba

Cherwell travels around Cuba in this week's travel article.

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