Sunday 22nd March 2026

Lifestyle

An amateur’s guide to being chronically ill at university

In a job interview, I could describe myself as "resilient”, “adept at multitasking”, and “highly organised”. What is yet to be a LinkedIn badge is actually my most developed...

Flânerie for Two: On the Lost Art of Doing Nothing Together

“Order of operations, vacuum first or last when cleaning your apartment?” The question comes...

All roads lead to bagels: Green Routes review

Don’t get me wrong, I love my college. I’d proudly defend it against most criticisms. But it does have one major flaw: the absence of Sunday Brunch. So, to overcome this tragedy, and in the hope of appeasing my hangover with some much needed sugar, I headed out last week to the Green Routes Café in Cowley.

All (college) creatures great and small

Growing up, the loving companionship of animals had been a constant for me – a living, breathing reminder that life is worth treasuring and slowing down for. Yet, now separated by hundreds of miles, at university the happiness I had felt amongst my animals began to dissipate. That is, until I saw the cat tree in my college lodge and heard the tip-tapping of four paws across the wooden floor.

The 5 best breakfasts in Oxford

Mabel Whitchurch explores the best places to begin your day

The Oxonian Dandy: Hats

Perhaps on a breezy evening, the dandy would ponder to himself as he strolled: “What can I don atop my pretty tête on this...

Review: Mission Burrito

It’s not strictly an ‘Oxford’ thing, in fact it’s a San Francisco thing, but nuzzled right next to a delightful vintage book and print...

The Oxonian Dandy

Sadly, for many, Trinity Term is associated with exams; however, the modern dandy may stave off the worries and stresses of examinations by consoling...

The top 5 snacks for revision time

"And if all else fails, Nutella"

Clunch: Harris Manchester

Anora and Elise are left hungry after an admittedly delicious salad

Chez Jess: Paella Recipe

Jess Mundy shares a healthy, summery dish

Review: Vaults and Garden Café

Mabel Whitchurch enjoys a tasty lunch in a very unusual location

The Oxonian Dandy

Sleep: the great staple of our race as humans, yet something the frequent reader of this column might not get too much of. Whether...

A little bit awkward

When you’re growing up, there are loads of awkward moments. When you’re in school, it’s when you get in trouble for throwing water at...

Profile: Anthony Geffen

Dare I say it: Anthony Geffen is a man who cannot be pigeonholed. A man best known for his professional partnership with living legend...

Recipe: Homemade Pizza

A fresh, easy and tasty Italian dinner

The Best Cocktail Bars in Oxford

The 5 bars you just have to try out this Trinity

Reflections from a (nearly) non-fresher

Elizabeth Oladunni reflects on the oddities and attractions of starting in Oxford

Review: Green’s Café

Mabel Whitchurch discovers there is more to Oxford life than Taylors and other sandwich shops

Living life in transition

Anna Wawrzonkowska discusses the struggle of settling into the rapid pace of Oxford student life

The Oxonian Dandy

Dante O'Keefe sets out a set of guidelines for living up Oxonian 'smart-casual' fashion standards

Clunch: St Catz

St Catz receives a brutal review from Elise Page and Anora Sandhu

Passengers left blinded by loud Ryanair decor

Christian Bell reveals the sheer horror of the experience of flying with the budget airline

Easy Kitchen-Free Recipes

First year at university can be hard. Away from home, clueless freshers are forced to fend for themselves, getting to grips with the unusual...

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