Thursday 30th April 2026

Lifestyle

The cult of radical self-love

You don’t need to understand the mechanics of a triple Axel to be able to see the pure, unfiltered joy on Liu’s face during her victorious Olympic free skate. 

Spring at last

"If you’re feeling happier in the new season, there might be a scientific reason for that."

Making the Most of University Life  

You cannot be in control of the rapid pace of Oxford life, but you can be in control of your own pace,: in control of what you can and can’t take on

Where is the best vegetarian lunch in Oxford? 

For those of us still hung up about the loss of Leon, the answer to the question of where to find a quick, high-quality vegetarian lunch may not be an obvious one. This week, I set out to find out. 

Lon-DONE 2012

Matt Jones laments the end of the greatest show on earth. It was good whilst it lasted.

Travel Blog: Japan

Rachel Savage karaokes til dawn in the Land of the Rising Sun

Olympi-cynic

Imogen Beecroft on why a 9 to 5 in the Olympic Park is guaranteed to infect even the most ardent cynic with the Olympic spirit.

A lesson from Geordie Shore

Matt Jones highlights what can be learnt from the infamous Tyneside party animals. Let's get mortal!

Holidays Under 200 Pounds

Looking to beat the summer blues? Lifestyle has discovered 4 holidays abroad that will transform your vacation from distinctly average to out-of-this-world.

When I Grow Up

Xin Fan retraces a few childhood dream occupations we left behind

The best festivals you’ve never heard of

From Ibiza in the snow to rappers in costume, Henry Baker exposes the best festivals whose names you probably don't know

Oxford’s still got it

Laura French explores Oxford's unique charm

Review: Wagamama summer menu

Cherwell chows down with some tasty treats from Wagamama's seasonal menu

Procrastination Destination – Port Meadows

Lifestyle recommends lazy days spent out in the open on the edge of town

Interview: Chris Tarrant

Chris Tarrant talks to Alexia Millett about the show that made him a household name

Back to the Drawing Board

Cherwell checks out Pembroke's 'Before I Die' wall, the story behind it, and the dreams written on it

Procrastination Destination: Cherwell Boathouse

Lifestyle take you on a lazy trip down the river for this week's ultimate procrastination

Assassinations in Oxford

College Assassins: an insider's account of of the murderous game at Pembroke

Procrastination Destination: Oxford Ice Rink

Lifestyle take to the ice for a cooler form of procrastination this Trinity

How to… have a really great one night stand

Cherwell Lifestyle kick off their guide to leaving Oxford a well-rounded individual with 'How to have a really great one night stand'

Singing to the tune of…

Cherwell Lifestyle send two unsuspecting agents to spend a week with Oxford’s best loved acapella groups

Procrastination Destination: The Goldfish Bowl

This week, Lifestyle take a fishy trip down Cowley Road

Bantah about the Gap Yah

Xin Fan interviews Matt Lacey, of chundering YouTube fame

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