Tuesday 9th December 2025

Lifestyle

The ghosts of the King’s Arms’ past, present, and future

Ever felt a supernatural presence hovering over you in what claims to be Oxford’s oldest pub, the King’s Arms? And no – not the ghost of an ill-fated first...

The Gee’s knees: Brunch in North Oxford

Good things often come in threes. Having reviewed both Parsonage Grill and Quod, it...

The luxury of political ignorance

PPE at Oxford is often seen as a one-way track to ending up in...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Oxmas

I begin listening to Christmas soundtracks in September. I theorise decorations in October and,...

Driven to Tears

“I’d thought being a ‘lad’ was what you had to do in this day and age. But I hated what it made me”

Entomophagy: a word to remember

You should be optimistic about the future of insect food products

Pots, Spice & Lunchbox: Jeong’s Dosirak

There's something special to discover in this tiny Korean eatery

‘We can still be friends’: Thoughts about my Exes

I first realised I was a teeny bit in love when I heard “The Winner Takes It All” playing on the radio, and I...

Unbelieva-ball

"Oxford may be one of the best universities around the world, but if we pay the same as everyone else for tuition, why can’t we pay the same for entertainment?"

Is It Really as Easy as ABC?

Inheritance is always a tricky topic when brought up in Britain. With this country’s colonial history its seems fashionable at the moment for debates...

Lady Pat. R. Honising – Finding Your Place

Dear Agony Aunt, I’m coming up to the end of my second year now, and it’s becoming ever more obvious that I haven’t quite found...

Cherpse! Dilip and Tori

Dilip Goyal, 2nd Year, E&M, Brasenose It was nice to meet Tori, she was very amiable and easy to talk to. Which meant that even...

Bagels: A Holy Food for Every Meal?

Bagels of Oxford: the ultimate guide

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...

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