Sunday 24th May 2026

Lifestyle

A mini-guide to the Italian restaurants of Oxford

The Cherwell Lifestyle team decided to combine  our forces and put together a mini-guide to the Italian restaurants to suit all of your needs. 

Actually, Trinifree is a state of mind

Experiencing Trinifree with a proper “Trinittude” (Trinifree-attitude) means the chance to do things I would have considered unfathomable during the past two terms, like take a nap in the afternoon or resolve to never pull an all-nighter in order to finish an essay.

Is there such a thing as a break-up season?

In the warmer months we are more open to new connections and to seeing the beauty which was always there, but perhaps lay dormant or buried during the winter.

Hospitable cultures exist because women exist

We don't just owe the survival of our culture to women, but our very own survival. Every homemade meal, tender embrace, wiped tear, wrapped gift, handwritten card, wise word of advice, and lullaby has raised and nourished us.

‘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...

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.

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