Thursday 30th April 2026

Lifestyle

The cult of radical self-love

You don’t need to understand the mechanics of a triple Axel to be able to see the pure, unfiltered joy on Liu’s face during her victorious Olympic free skate. 

Spring at last

"If you’re feeling happier in the new season, there might be a scientific reason for that."

Making the Most of University Life  

You cannot be in control of the rapid pace of Oxford life, but you can be in control of your own pace,: in control of what you can and can’t take on

Where is the best vegetarian lunch in Oxford? 

For those of us still hung up about the loss of Leon, the answer to the question of where to find a quick, high-quality vegetarian lunch may not be an obvious one. This week, I set out to find out. 

My Cup Runneth Over

One environmentally conscious bleeder's tricky situation may shock the reader.

Can you take the heat?

Whilst friendly and warm, the pressure can often be too much in the academic hothouse that is all-girls grammar school.

From Paris with Love

"If we can do this, we can do anything."

A letter to: My closeted self

To myself, but hollow, It was a wild ride getting to the place we’re at right now. You spent the first seventeen years of your...

Life at an Oxford PPH – communal or claustrophobic?

‘Yeah but it’s not a real college.’ Sound familiar? For us PPH dwellers it definitely does. Whether it’s a snobbish remark or, as is...

Coldplay heating up

The death of being embarrassed about playing Coldplay in the shower

Oxlove or Oxhate – The Tinder Edition

We've all been there. Fresh out a break-up, nothing to do on a Friday night, or simply just a bit bored. It's easy to...

Restaurant Review: Oli’s Thai

It is high time that I write a negative review. After my gushing fascination with Peppers, infatuation with Pan Pan, and absolute satisfaction with...

Bubble Tea: The Definitive Review

In Oxford alone, there are 5 bubble tea shops, so we (two Asians from Hong Kong) decided to compare and contrast them to give a definitive review of which bubble tea is the most value for your money.

Restaurant Review: La Cucina

La Cucina offers a charming wealth of Mediterranean food into the rain-swept streets of Oxford

Best Muffin In Town?

"This muffin is the muffin. The muffin to end all muffins. The holy grail of muffins - if you will."

Restaurant Review: Peppers

Peppers embodies everything great about this little, funny city

Recipe: Sweet Nachos

Serves 4-8 Time: 1 hour

Slow Cookers: The Future Of Student Gastronomy?

Struggling to find the time to cook? The slow cooker may be a solution.

Recipe: Chocolate Tacos

A sweet twist on a savoury classic.

A Public Health Emergency

"The first step to alleviating this issue is acknowledging that it exists."

The Anatomy of Portioning

The problem of portion sizing facing our national nutrition

Restaurant Review: Pan Pan

A restaurant where Korean food can finally garner the acclaim it deserves.

Recipe: Scallops with Celeriac Purée, Chorizo Oil, Fennel and Grapefruit

This recipe serves 1 and takes approximately 90 minutes to prepare

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