Lifestyle

Corn-ish at Oxford: A reflection on identity

Cornish folk are few and far between at Oxford. As a Cornishman myself (albeit half Cornish), I can vouch for how little people know of our nation.
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Dosa Darlings, we need to get a move on…

Along Cowley Road, a taste of south India sits within a rather inviting building, complete with burnt red accents and the occasional fairy light: Dosa Darlings.
Lifestyle Ellie Pemberton -

The elusive career paths of humanities students: Does the ‘Oxford bubble’ breed employment anxiety? 

Strong-minded and academically-driven undergraduates are certainly not something found lacking at the University of Oxford.
Lifestyle Bella Hughes -

An accidental archive: The same seat, the same drink

By the end of Michaelmas, darkness had begun to arrive before dinner, and I was still figuring out how to make Oxford feel like a life rather than a place I was passing through.
Lifestyle Priya Burrow -
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In defense of Buckfast

"A bottle of Buckfast deep, even an atheist can find God."

Magical Friendships

Phoebe Walls discuses how platonic love might form the most fulfilling relationships of your life.. Falling in love focuses on romantic relationships. We chase the...

The Tribe Thali — An Indian lunch staple in Oxford

What Tribe is now offering up on Cowley Road with their Thali is a brilliantly unique Indian experience that you can’t get anywhere else in Oxford.

Sex and The Spires

Roses are red, violets are blue … Valentine’s is dead and romance is too... I like to consider myself an activist and so I’ve joined...

Valentine’s Day in Oxford: $$$ Edition

"Valentine’s Day is just around the corner."

The Secret Knoopologist 2:  Make it a mocha

The standard mocha is offered at 54% but if you ask me, you are best going for a much darker option.

Table d’Alix: Toujours parfait

The other main course we had was one of the true showstoppers and undoubtedly one of my favourite dishes of the year so far.

Diary of a Wannabe Bilingual

I’ve never been a linguist. No amount of toil or prolonged manic Duolingo frenzy has ever or will ever change this. Nor will beginner...

Tales from the Trip

There are some magical moments amongst the weirdness and terror of tripping.

Battling the Blues

Jessica Mason guides us through the dark, blue days of January... Last Monday was ‘Blue Monday’. It was the first day of the first week...

Whoops I did it again – Big Mamma’s latest opening, Jacuzzi, brings its famed glitz, glamour and gorgeous food to Kensington High Street

The food at Jacuzzi is stunning but make no mistake, the experience of dining in a remarkable environment with such attentive and knowledgeable service is what makes the whole thing so special.

Baba, Bridge, and Academic Beat Downs

Huda Daghem tracks the highs and lows of Oxford, and celebrates the joy we find in friendship... It’s the end of term. The last essay...

The Secret Knoopologist: 1

Our new column to give behind-the-scenes insights and recommendations from Knoops: Oxford's favourite hot chocolate store.

Review: Eastgate Brasserie — A hotel restaurant finding itself

The seabass was my standout from the evening. Served on a bed of lentils and chorizo, the flavour combinations are ideal and executed to perfection.

In Defence of Hook-up Culture

Ayaat Yassin-Kassab discusses how we might come closer to a ‘reformed hook-up culture’ whereby we safeguard our feelings alongside embracing new experiences… The hook-up scene...

Red Flags: Fact or Fad?

Phoebe Walls debunks the 'red flags' phenomenon Red flags are warning signs. They indicate that a relationship is doomed to end in tears, or that...

Why JCR?

This week Ciaron Tobin runs us through the ins and out of JCR president life... The President I wave goodbye to my aunt before walking into...

Work/Life Balance at Brookes

It is vital to recognise when to ask for help, and to know where to ask for it. Sharing a problem can often lighten the load of the problem. That’s part of the learning experience.

A Case Against New Year’s Resolutions

There is beauty in new things. There is beauty in witnessing your own growth. But growth doesn’t always come with big sudden changes and bold sweeping claims about how we will change ourselves.

The Brookes Side

Michael Pista examines the differences between Oxford University and Oxford Brookes... Living in the student city of Oxford is such a unique experience. In a...
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