Wednesday 5th November 2025

Lifestyle

Hyperactive brain, hypoactive thyroid

Many Oxford narratives have been told time and again, but the story of the chronically-ill overachieving student is one which has more fruit to bear. The experience of such...

Grilling the Parsonage: Oxford’s ‘best’ restaurant?

Sometimes you want more than just a meal, to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary,...

Why I no longer trust ‘male feminists’

Over the past year, I’ve spent more time in male-dominated spaces than I ever...

Chivalry in the age of automatic doors

The waiter has just brought the bill, irritatingly diplomatic in his placement – middle...

#NotGuilty: I am proud

A survivor illustrates the impact and her reaction to being sexually assaulted by her friend's father

What does it mean to be happy?

Marco Narajos walks us through the recent Students for Happiness event

Why I became a vegetarian

An Oxford student explains his entirely selfish reasons for saying no to bacon

Ready, Steady, Cook! Uncle Ben’s Sweet and Sour Rice Time

James Coppin eats a pot of rice and it has other stuff too

Recipe of the week: Chilli Sin Carne

Jonny Lawrence suggests a low calorie alternative to our fave quick dinner

Bar Review: Brasenose

“They actually have passion fruit! No one has passion fruit!”

The Pink Giraffe: I’d pass

Trina Wilson thinks the staff are having a laugh at this Chinese

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 4

This week, one guy discusses the horny optimism and sober reality of Grindr

When Ms, Miss and Mrs don’t work

Millie McLuskie argues that gendered titles are outdated and unnecessarily sexist

How to… Defeat fifth week blues

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

Diary of an… OUSU President

Cherwell peers into the weekly lives of Oxford's most famous characters

Confessions of a student chef: Daunish Negargar

This week's student chef's pride is as overflowing as his chocolate mug cake

Recipe of the week: Thai Peanut Tofu

Luke Barratt takes us to veggie Valhalla with this very delicious noodle dish

More for me at Edamame

Trina Wilson is spoiled for choice at this relaxed Japanese eatery

Bar Review: Queen’s

“Everyone seemed to know everyone who walked in by their nickname”

How to… go on a crew date

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 3

This week, one guy discusses the highs and lows of a Bridge night out

#NotGuilty: it’s not just strangers

A contributor to our campaign confronts assault by known acquaintances

Bar Review: St Catz

“Otherwise it’s double the price. What the fuck is that?”

Confessions of a student chef: Tom Barrie

The simple lack of a cheese grater won't stop this culinary artist

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