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...

Been there, done that, got the offer

(Real-life Oxford student) Max McGenity gives his top tips to all those young and naive interviewees

Showing up Santa

3 Jaegerbombs, 2 Blackwell's books and an overdraft that makes you feel faint. Cherwell's guide to what to get your friends this Christmas

Stop the Press: Kate needs a BIGGER wardrobe

What's that, Kate's having a baby? Ghoncheh Dolatshahi gives her side of the royal story

Ten Varsity alternatives

It's ninth week of Michaelmas, and that can only mean one thing: most of your friends have buggered off to get pissed with Tabs at the Folie Douce. For those of us left behind, Cherwell has compiled a list of things to do instead of twiddling your thumbs, or, indeed, skiing.

The top 10 best things about going home

Tom Beardsworth explains what's wonderful about escaping Oxford life

Call Me… Maybe Not!

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on a sticky conversation

Interview: David Gandy & Alex Bilmes

Imogen Beecroft talks shoes, the Olympics and making it with supermodel David Gandy and Esquire editor Alex Bilmes

A spoke in the wheel

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the most unfortunate of falls

Back to Black(adder)

Hugh Jeffery talks telly, children’s books and education reforms with the Blackadder star.

Restaurant Review: At Thai vs Shanghai 30s

Bethan Tabram gets a taste of some eastern cuisine.

A Brief Encounter

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the briefest of encounters

King of off-Key comedy

William Pimlott chats to comedian, poet and Edinburgh hit, Tim Key, about Russian authors and other comedians

Fifth week blues

Matilda Slight discusses the myths and miseries of the fifth week phenomenon.

Kerry: From Kitten to Kat-ona

From jungle madness to diagnosed madness, Laura French meets the Atomic Kitten star.

Grumpy Young Men – Oxford Nightlife

Matt Jones rants about Oxford's nightlife

Playing the dating game

From dating etiquette to teenage bonking, Greta Keenan discusses the habits of modern British daters

Interview: Greg Davies

Paul McClean talks comedy, teaching and sequels with the ever imposing Inbetweener's star.

Oxford Clubbing Guide

Whether you're a Park End fist-pumper or a cellar-going k-holer, Cherwell has the Oxford club for you.

Oxford’s finest eateries

George Barnes offers freshers some food for thought.

Keep Off The Grass: The New Fresher’s Guide

Cherwell presents its new sister publication, Keep Off The Grass, an insider's guide to life as an Oxford Fresher! Read some preview articles online today and look out for a copy in you Freshers' Packs tomorrow.

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