Monday, March 17, 2025

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Reflections on the perils of overthinking

here is a lot to be said for blind positivity. On a good day, I’m a manifester, a big believer in my ability to speak things into existence. During my English A-Level, I had complete confidence that the crystals hidden in my bra would provide enough luck to snag me an A*. Today, I put great faith in words, relying on the same ‘I can do it’ that gets Olympic athletes across the finish line, to help me through difficult situations.

The fourth year: Oxford after your year abroad

I’m now in my fourth year, and as such, must grapple with the reality of my Oxford days drawing to a close. Granted, this is something that every student must contend with, and I watched on as most of my friends bade a fond farewell to this city where our friendships began when they graduated last summer. Yet there is something about the fourth year that I’m certain makes the final year even more strange: a sense of something already lost, of living in a moment that has already passed.

An evening at Pierre Victoire: French bistro dining at its best

Pierre Victoire has been here on Little Clarendon Street for decades – one of...

Being Cupid isn’t easy: What I learned from a term of running Cherpse

Now, having exhausted myself with these relentless pursuits, the job has been passed on to a new bright-eyed Cupid, and in my retirement I’ve become fondly reflective, and decided to curate my insights into this list: 

The View from Down Under

An Aussie’s take on Oxford’s Breakfast Scene

Lady Pat. R. Honising: Tinderella

Dear Lady P, My moment has finally arrived - after months and months of having tinder “just for a laugh”, the day has come where...

Cat-calling – who’s the real pussy?

Content warning: discussion of sexual harassment. The first time I got wolf-whistled at I was eleven years old. I was walking down a hill in...

Cherpse! Arthur and Anna

Arthur Fooks, 1st Year, Geography, Keble  I went into the date looking for someone with an iguana. Anna has an iguana (schdoush!). Fantastic start. In...

One van to rule them all?

Why does Hussain's enjoy such enduring popularity?

Lady Pat R. Honising: Out-Of-Depth Anon

No matter how much you relate to Cinderella, the closest thing you’re getting to a Fairy Godmother is the nice barista at Pret who occasionally gives you a free coffee.

Shame, shame, we know your name

You can’t save the environment or do every piece of work well with absolute success. Sorry.

All Smoke and Mirrors?

Investigating the supposed health benefits of hemp-based edibles

You can hack the spice!

What are the right ways to enjoy spicy food without upsetting your stomach?

Lady Pat R. Honising: Fretting Fresher

Dear Agony Aunt,I wondered if you could give me some of your hard-earned advice. I have finally had the slap in the face realisation...

Cherpse! Felix and Kaitlyn

Felix Westcott, 1st Year, Medicine, St Peter’s Kaitlyn was super nice and I really enjoyed taking the time out from revising to talk to get...

To the Barricades! – via Waitrose

"It's not free, love." I looked up from my third slice of sunwarmed, spongy Hovis, and into the narrowed eyes of a middle-aged white woman...

How to spot a Northerner – a handy guide

We’ve all heard legends of them. The mythical, aggressively friendly, Greggs-eating species of humans that populates the hills and valley of the uppermost reaches...

‘Just Good Friends’

Is it possible to be Friends with Benefits and it not end in tears? Here's how to keep your heart safe.

Nuns n’ Rosaries

The highs and lows of growing up Catholic.

I miss (E)U

What do you do when half your life is in the European Union, and the other half is about to leave it?

Spoons? Spoons.

An exploration of why we love Britain's most quintessential student pub chain.

Homesick

Home is a feeling of control and safety, a sense of contentment and quiet, peaceful joy.

‘What it means to be a cornerstone’: life at an all girls’ school

What does it mean to be a polished cornerstone, and can we make sure it's not something sexist?

And you thought it’s bad over here…

The educational segregation in this country that you didn't even know was happening .

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