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How does an Oxford student read for fun?

No matter which book is in front of me, I’m almost always reading in twenty-second bursts, and I’m constantly thinking about what else I could be looking at if I only picked up my phone.

Books Ben O'Brien -

‘Funny, sad things’: In conversation with ‘GREYJOY’

The cast and crew of 'Greyjoy' discuss their upcoming production, a show with a sharply comic tone that grapples with weighty themes.

Culture Riva Dawar -

Family Resemblance: Oxford’s Twin Cities

From prestigious university towns to ancient settlements, Oxford is twinned with seven cities around the world, spread across three continents.

Art Emma Heagney -

A noble mind o’erthrown: ‘Hamlet’ at the National Theatre

This month, Hamlet returns to the stage in a new production soon to be released on National Theatre Live, following its staging last autumn.

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Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Jacob Williamson delves into the depths of David Fincher's mind in this murky thriller

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A Bluffers’ Guide To: Dub Techno

The first in a new series of introductory guides to musical genres

Review: The Roots – Undun

Louis Provis settles down with some hip-hop for the thinking man: The Root's new conceptual album

Review: The Weeknd – Echoes of Silence

Patrick Scott sings praises for Abel Tesfaye's third mixtape

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Cherwell’s new culture team unwrap their Christmas highlights and look ahead to what 2012 has in store

Kreayshawn: in the beginning

Natasha Frost talks to the 'faceless + RAPBITCH' YouTube sensation Natassia Zolot and asks, can girls rap?

Review: The Cure- Bestival Live 2011

Jake Hills is underwhelmed by The Cure's latest live record

Light

Angelika Benz captures the fleeting beauty of light in this captivating photo essay.

Puerto Morelos

Lauri Saksa shows us his holiday in Puerto Morelos in black and white.

Into the Wild

Benjamin Bronselaer's trip to Kruger National Park in South Africa gives us a peek into the life of a wild animal.

Review: Rebecca Ferguson – Heaven

Sophie Jamieson is pleasantly surprised by a brilliant debut from X Factor runner-up Rebecca Ferguson

Arrangements in ballet music: missing the pointe?

Sophia Lambton examines how transferable excerpts from classical arrangements can be

One to watch: Clean Bandit

Natasha Frost introduces a new classical/hip hop/electronica band

Quality Street?: Michaelmas drama

James Fennemore looks back at the treats offered last term

Political pens

Christy Edwall explores the role of South African Fiction under the Secrecy Bill and post-Apartheid

Vacation in Vienna

Alice Bullough gives us a glimpse into the lives of the people of Austria's capital.

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Culture

How does an Oxford student read for fun?

‘Funny, sad things’: In conversation with ‘GREYJOY’

Family Resemblance: Oxford’s Twin Cities

A noble mind o’erthrown: ‘Hamlet’ at the National Theatre

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