Thursday 5th 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.

Assange protesters outside Union

Organised in response to the invitation of Julian Assange to address the Oxford Union, protesters gathered outside the gates of the debating chamber on Wednesday evening. Cherwell solicited the opinions of those taking part.

A Long Hard Look At… Food

Will and Robin discuss food in their first episode of Hilary 2013

Behind the Scenes with The Cast & Crew of Angels in America

A behind the scenes interview with the cast and crew of Angels in America during one of their make-up workshops.

Cherworld: the admissions question

In the first episode of Hilary 2013, Sophie and Anthony put the Oxford interview under the microscope

Modern Golden Opulence

Past excessiveness and present minimalism come together to give Modern Golden Opulence.

Inspired by the catwalk: Baroque

This fall fashion looks to the Baroque. Get inspired by rich embroidery, heavy brocades, regal fabrics and lavishness of sumptuous colours that are dominating the D&G, Balmain and Proenza Schouler catwalks. There is only one rule: too much is not enough!

Nailing it: the DIY mini-manicure

Well-groomed nails don’t have to be reserved for weekly-salon goers. Follow these tips to give your express manicure a professional finish, leaving your nails in tiptop shape.

Cherwell Sport – Rugby – New College v Worcester 12/01/2013

Worcester travel to New's grounds for the first meeting of Hilary 2013. Both teams were looking to grab some points for a boost to their top league chances.

Look, but don’t touch

Daniella Shreir explores Unicorn Vintage

‘Tis the Season to Sparkle

This fall is all about glitter! Discover the latest catwalk trends with Tamison O'Connor.

An Interview With The Director & Lead Actor of Electric Man

Electric Man is a new independent film about two guys, Jazz and Wolf, whose lives are changed when a mysterious copy of a comic book arrives at their door.

Photoshoot: Siren

Black and white silhouettes

An Interview With… Double Edge

Anna-Maria Ssemuyaba talks to the directors and cast of Double Edge, a play on at the Burton Taylor Studio in 8th week.

Photoshoot: Tales of Corruption

Fashion goes to Blackbird Leys to explore beauty and corruption

Cherworld: Michaelmas Week 7

Sophie and Anthony clash over a motion at Corpus Christi to create a 'conservative rep' - do students with right of centre views face excessive criticism from their fellow students?

Photoshoot: Into the Black

Brutalism and nature clash in a concrete jungle

Photoshoot:Not Waving, But Drowning

Fashion takes to the bathtub in this Ophelia inspired shoot

Shark Tales recruitment special

Barnaby Fry delves into the gritty world of student journalism on press night at the Cherwell offices

Report: OUSU Elections

With the OUSU Elections now upon us, Rolf Merchant followed two Worcester candidates around their college to discover more about the issues at the heart of these elections.

Report Extra: Mental Arithmetic

Arthur Benjamin, maths professor at Harvey Mudd College in California and self-styled 'mathemagician', came to TEDx Oxford to show his incredible gift of being able to do hard sums in his head. Our reporter gave him a few numbers to square, and asked which the day of the week it was on our editors' birthdays.

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