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.

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Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

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

Culture Abigail Lakeland -

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.

Culture Victoria Corfield -

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.

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Report: TEDx Oxford 2012

Xin Fan goes to TEDx Oxford, the student-run Oxford version of the world-renowned conference format, speaking to leading thinkers and innovators, including pianist James Rhodes and charity icon Camila Batmanghelidjh.

Cherworld: Week 6 Michaelmas

Sophie and Anthony bring you an election special. Should we use our RON? Does anyone know who's running for police commissioner? Is anyone telling the truth when they say they've voted in the OUSU elections?

Movies and Shakers – episode V

This week Huw and Hattie wilfully ignore the thorny Iranian politics of Argo in order to pick it apart cinematically.

Blues fall to Russian might

Hugo Batten recounts the Rugby Blues' thrilling encounter with Russian national team

Cherworld: Michaelmas – Week 5

Following the news that Merton are to adopt an unusual college animal, Sophie and Anthony turn their attention to a pressing matter: are tapirs adorable or hideous?

Report: US Elections 2012

Cherwell reports from five colleges as Oxford students watch the American presidential election unfold on Tuesday 6 November and the morning of Wednesday 7 November, in a race widely thought by commentators to be 'too close to call'.

Movies and Shakers – Episode IV

In a belatedly spooky edition, Huw and Hattie examine the films and collaborators of Tim Burton, including his latest picture Frankenweenie.

Cherworld; Michaelmas – Week 4

Following the news that Hugh Grant is one of New College's latest batch of honorary fellows, Sophie and Anthony ask what makes one worthy of this honour.

A Long Hard Look At… Hallowe’en.

Spooky seasonal banter from Robin and Will.

Report – Oxtoberfest @ The Duke’s Cut

Cherwell takes a Friday night jaunt to the Duke's Cut to sample the sweet nectar at the Beer festival.

Report: Oxfam turns 70

Oxfam, which started in Oxford during the Second World War, celebrated its 70th birthday at the Oxford Playhouse on 14th October 2012. Xin Fan meets some of the charity's famous supporters, including journalist and satirist Ian Hislop.

Fashion is a Feminist Issue

Daniella Shreir discusses whether an interest in fashion can be reconciled with feminist principles.

Cherworld: Michaelmas Week 3

Sophie and Anthony discuss the Union's decision to invite George Galloway to talk: should they be more careful when choosing guests?

A Long Hard Look…at celebrity.

Subject to Will and Robin's scrutinising this week is the miry mass that is celebrity.

Movies and Shakers – Episode II

This week, Huw and Hattie head back to school as they assess American secondary education, The Perks of Being a Wallflower and the wise words of Emma Watson.