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In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.
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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.
Culture Ruya Oral -

The problem with Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Nolan had all the tools for greatness. Instead, to my eternal frustration, his 'Odyssey' will always only be just alright.
Culture Kelly Yu -

‘One Night Only’ (2026) and the death of romance

Romance movies are, on the whole, my favourite movie genre. But good romance movies, like good romantic relationships, are hard to find, and easy to mess up.
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Jacob Zwaan measures up Matthew Monaghan's lady-loaded romp through Shakespeare

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Verdict: A more-than-alright revue.

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An Anglo-Irish language barrier teaches us about the gaps between us all

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Jocks, frocks and coxcombs in the gardens of Univ

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Cherwell photographers capture the election fever around town...

Review: Lashings of Ginger Beer

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Review: The Butterfly’s Evil Spell

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Andrew McCormack trades rhyme-time lines with the performance poet John Hegley.

Online Review: I Am Love

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May Day!

Our Cherwell photographers report back from the early morning celebrations...

Corpus Christi Ball

A selection from last Friday's Medieval Ball...
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