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The US Midterms and the YA novel: impossible happy endings

Given its intense media coverage and everything that seems to be on the line, I feel as though I have been anxiously awaiting the results of the 2026 US...

How books are burned today

It is a worrying thought that what sits on your bookshelf today could be...

The burden of the face: Why are so many singers wearing masks?

We can all name at least one musician who has performed behind a balaclava, helmet, or hood. Whether to preserve anonymity, cultivate mystery, or construct an entirely new artistic identity, masking the face is common among those under the limelight.

New Oxford Windrush generation exhibit opens for Black History Month 

Amidst recent political tension provoked by the government’s refusal of slavery reparations to the...

Review: Out Through The In Door

Natasha Frost is disillusioned by Alex Mills' efforts

A Bluffers’ Guide to Scandipop (Twee)

Natasha Frost showcases some fine Scandinavian wares

AKB48: Seriously big in Japan

Natasha Frost embarks on a cultural journey of discovery, winding up somewhere on the internet

Review: Dirty Three – Toward The Low Sun

Thomas May is left stunned by Dirty Three's latest offering

Review: Monolake – Ghosts

Harry Scholes sits down with his idol's latest release. It's a new Monolake ladies and gentlemen

The Complete ‘BrazenCheek’

James Fennemore and Joshua Phillips share their witty theatrical musings

The final curtain call

Charlotte Lennon on the ups and downs of Hilary theatre

Review: Snookered

Flora Zackon reviews a well crafted and playful exploration of the lives of four young Muslims

Bops, Bhangra and Break-ups

Anirudh Mandagere on Oxford’s annual Bollywood extravaganza, 'Chutney and Chips'

Bourne to be mild

Ben McEvoy is disappointed by Sam Bourne's recent thriller

A towering presence

Emma Zacharia looks up at London's brand new landmark

The Two Gentlemen of Verona: Director’s Blog

Kate O'Connor on the sex in Shakespeare

Andy Warhol: Billy Name and the superstar game

Jack Powell interviews Billy Name, Warhol’s lover, friend, and one of his ‘superstars’

Andy Warhol: Your 15 minutes of fame

Ceri Fowler discusses Warhol’s notorious hangout Studio 54

Andy Warhol: The Sound of the Underground

Natasha Frost on Warhol’s less than typical approach to his role as music producer for The Velvet Underground

Andy Warhol: Walking with the ghost

Cherwell Film take a look at Andy X, Jim Sharman’s ‘cinematic seance’ with Warhol

Culture Vulture 8th week

Cherwell’s culture editors gorge and feast on the remains of this term’s cultural offerings

Playing the politics of the piano

The pianist Lang Lang reveals China’s volatile relationship with classical music, writes En Khong

Preview: Out Through the In Door

After a sneak preview of this new piece of writing, Daniel Frampton is left intrigued and wanting more

Review: Rubber Dinghy

Daniel Frampton reviews what he considers to be one of the best productions this term

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