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.

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

Clunch Review: Christ Church

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull is appalled by Christ Church's high prices

Its not them it’s their…

It's most definitely their internships

I’ll swipe you off your feet

Cat Bean joins Tinder as a "social experiment" and is left conflicted

Recipe: Rajma

Charlie Bishop's Rajma is a taste sensation

Clunch Review: St. Anne’s

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull ventures to Anne's to check out the clunch scene

Restaurant Review: Pierre Victoire

Jonny Lawrence opts for a delightful Prix-Fixe

Review: The Union Ball ‘Oxford and the Chocolate Factory’

Ben Ray is immersed in the chocolate box of surprises and treats that is the Union Ball

Chez Chaz: duck breast with cherry sauce

Charlie Bishop goes all lovey-dovey this Valentine’s Day with a poultry treat

Clunch Review: Magdalen

Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull tucks into some roasties in pricey surroundings

Zizzi’s: the sad epitome of average

Jonny Lawrence is left unmoved by another chain's fine, but lacklustre food

Living a Double-Life

The Life team reveals all about the secret life of Twins.

I Need to Sort my Shit Out

Your bi-weekly dose of Schadenfreude has returned!

A Letter to…Meat-Free Mondays

Meet Meat-Free Mondays! Vegetarian paradise!

Creaming Spires: HT16 Week 4

'Dating' Apps: Yay or Nay?

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