Saturday 28th February 2026

Lifestyle

The (family) stories hiding in plain sight

Like many people, I used to zone out when my parents started talking about family history.

A body of one’s own: Medical mystery in the modern age

Recently, I found myself marooned in that most demoralising of places, the NHS waiting list. I was soon falling down the rabbit hole of catastrophisation, after succumbing to the inevitable temptation of googling my symptoms (it wasn’t looking good).

Loaf actually? A guide to Oxford’s sourdough

Sourdough is a simple pleasure. A perfect loaf should have a chewy, light, tangy, and springy crumb. On cold days it’s a reliable and simple comfort – the kind that makes Hilary term feel a little less bleak.

It’s 2016’s world, and we’re just living in it (or are we?)

Barely a month has passed since we made our flustered entry into 2026. But it seems like the verdict is already in: your honour, we’ve had enough. Bring back 2016.

Profile: Mary Berry

After taking my seat towards the back of the Union debating chamber, uncertain whether Cherwell would be able to interview Mary Berry, the illustrious...

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...

Clunch Review: St Hugh’s

Elise and Anora find they are not overwhelmed by the clunch at Hugh's

Recipe: Breakfast Bircher Bowl

A nutritious and tasty on-the-go breakfast!

Best cafés for studying in Oxford

Pret a Manger: Usefully situated at the top of Cornmarket, this is an ideal place to work. There are a few seating areas to choose...

The Oxonian Dandy

Fashion. Clothing. Two independent and not-necessarily-linked concepts. But I find myself asking, what is the point of one without the other? Championing the two,...

Turn it off

Anna Wawrzonkowska urges us to switch off from the internet and switch off from Oxford this vacation

In defence of online nudity

When Snapchat first emerged, it prompted some mixed responses. “Why ever,” I heard a friend’s mother ask, “would someone want to send a photo...

An Oxford student’s guide to Wales

Rachel Evans wants to clarify a few things about the Welsh Nation

Recipe: Creme Egg brownies

An Easter recipe for chocolate heaven

Barefoot Café: Let Them Eat Cake

Mabel Whitchurch ventures to the sugary heights of Jericho

Distancing yourself from reality

Markus Beeken tells us his experiences of being in a long distance relationship at uni

I need to sort my shit out

Hugo McPherson faces up to his secret sleepwalking habit

Everyone say ‘Yah’ to a ‘Gap Yah’

Christian Bell thinks everyone should go on a gap year, even if it won’t change your life

No whine about no wine

Niluka Kavanagh tells us about her positive experience of dry January

Turns out I ‘reely’ cannot dance

Christian Bell tells us about his experience of the Oxford Reeling Ball

Clunch Review: Wadham

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull is in for a nasty shock.

Chez Chaz: Veggie Sides

Charlie Bishop livens up the meat and two veg with these fresh vegetable side dishes.

Restaurant Review: Portabello Grill in Summertown

Alys Key recommends this trendy South Parade bar and grill

Chez Chaz: Korma

Charlie Bishop injects some spice into this much maligned meal

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