Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Lifestyle

It’s beginning to look a lot like Oxmas

I begin listening to Christmas soundtracks in September. I theorise decorations in October and, by November, I have made my way through a few chocolate Advent calendars. I have...

‘Designed to be deleted’: The unHinged world of online dating

I’d been warned about the dating scene at Oxford. There’s something about self-entitlement that...

Demystifying PMDD: The missing conversation

Women’s health is a curious thing. It’s not unusual to come home from a...

The best Quod in Oxford: Dining on the High Street

A landmark of the High Street, Quod boasts an opulent facade, its name reminding...

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

Ready, Steady, Cook! Beef and tomato Pot Noodle

James Coppin thinks Pot Noodles are salty and sweet

A let down from Le Kesh

Trina Wilson is unimpressed by the mains, but kudos for trying

Life as a hoarder: thinking inside the box

Christy Callaway-Gale describes the struggles of letting sentimental objects go

Creaming Spires TT15 Week 2

This week, a guy discusses the humour of sex

Diary of a…JCR President

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

How to… successfully go punting

Cherwell Life offers advice on all your most pressing Oxford problems

May Balls: Expectation vs Reality

They're cold, uncomfortable, and the cocktails aren't even that great.

#NotGuilty: Facing sexual antagonism

Christina shares a personal experience in reaction to the #NotGuilty campaign

#NotGuilty: The secret community

An anonymous contributor responds to our #NotGuilty Campaign with a personal motivating experience

Confessions of a student chef: Alys Key

More of an OxSoup than an Oxstew...

Recipe of the week: Sweet Onion Tart

Trina Wilson offers a cheap and summery dish to share

Ready, Steady, Cook! Sainsbury’s Macaroni

James Coppin succumbs to his weakness for cheesy pasta

Review: Peppers Burgers

Trina Wilson thinks that this burger joint is not to be sniffed at

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