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.

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’.

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...

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.

Greenbox: Desperate for Development?

The Green Party City and County Councillor questions Oxford's relentless development drive

The return of the LBD…

Chic doesn't have to be bleak when black is back...

Advice

Your problems addressed by Pembroke chaplain Andrew Teal

Restaurant Review: Gino’s

Can an old Italian favourite of Oxford town rival Jamie's new kid on the block?

Interview: Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry talks about his new book and recent inspirational travels around the States.

Cherwell Star: Ben Judah

This summer third year Trinity student Ben Judah took a break from studying politics and decided to go and live it instead.

Speaking with… Ben Judah, correspondent

Cherwell catches up with our foreign correspondent, who visited the Middle East and Georgia during the summer

Malawi

This week, Cherwell explores the Warm Heart of Africa

Street Style

Cherwell points its lenses to the streets, snapping the stylish in their sartorial best.

Second Look 0th Wk: UK Homosexuality

Second Look discusses the regional differences in tolerance towards homosexuals.

Freshers’ Fair

Broadcasting from the Freshers' Fair - want to get involved with Cherwell?

Interview: Victoria Hislop

The writer talks to Cherwell about The Return, Oxford and planning ahead

Just Spraying Around

What is graffiti? Art, or dirt? Inese Smidre takes a look at the wall...

It’s a royal knockout

Cherwell says: The Royal Academy is worth a visit...

Righteous Indignation

Philip Roth writes a new nove on the age-old menaces of sex, death and communism.

South Pacific

Our travel feature this week takes us to the idyllic spoils of Pacific islands.

Problem Page: Uni Counselling Service

The University counselling service tackle your worries and woes in our weekly feature.

Fashion Shoot: Dressing Up

With so many trends around you can wear almost anything... as long as you wear it with confidence.

Restaurant Review: Jamie’s Italian

Oliver's new pad in Oxford. Is it as pukka as we'd hoped?

Greenbox: Change your bank, not the climate

Comprehending how personal finance fuels the global effects of climate change.

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