Monday 23rd 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.

Recipe of the week: Chicken and Cheese Surprise

Jessica Kempner dishes up a tomato stew studded with cheese and chicken

Bar Review: LMH

The Bar Review team head up to Norham Gardens for a pint

Dosa Park: Paneer to pray for

Jonny Lawrence ventures to Botley for some South Indian goodies

Ready Steady Cook

Elle Makower takes on a Higgidy Pie with pie-fect results

Creaming Spires MT15 Week 2

'But how do you satisfy an itch in a country where one can’t order more than a glass of prosecco? I feel awkward gesturing for the bill with the ridiculous English hand gestures, let alone asking for uno handjob.'

Home or Roam: Toronto

Joshua Caminiti shares some insight into Canadian culture

Oktoberfest and occupation

Michael Downes discusses a surreal phenomenon in the Middle East

Phoebe’s Pre Drink of the Week: Vodka Watermelon

Phoebe Hunt shares another of her irregular pre-drink choices.

Ready Steady Cook!

Elle Makower pleasantly finds a ready meal bargain

Who’s afraid of the big, bad club?

One in 20 Oxford students is now part of a dining club. Is it time to re-evaluate?

Feminism, history and Suzannah Lipscomb

Millie McLuskie muses on her discussion with the TV historian

Creaming Spires MT Week 1

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their petites morts in sunny Verona

Home or Roam: Seoul, Korea

A guide to Asia's coolest capital from a savvy local

A letter to… my ex

An anonymous epistle to a first partner

On reviving the Dead Sea

Sophie Dowle discusses the cultural importance of this dying landmark

Home or Roam: Melbourne

Beginning our series, Caroline Ritchie chooses the hidden jems of their vibrant, friendly home

Review: Atik

As Park End reopens its doors under yet a new name, Jack Hampton is less than impressed with the attempted rebrand.

Jordan’s dying tourist industry

From her year abroad in Jordan, Sophie Dowle muses on the dwindling tourist industry

Good morning, Vietnam

From rural Mynamar to metropolitan Vietnam: a reverse cultural shock

Plant Only Recipes: a vegan student’s personal journey

Natalie Woodward discusses the health benefits of her decision to go vegan

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