Lifestyle

Journey to decentre of the earth: Wilful ignorance of men

When I went back to my high school last year to talk to prospective applicants, the number one thing I was asked was: “Are all your conversations, like, really smart?”

A solo diner’s paradise: Rincha Café review

As the sun shone over Oxford and my collections drew ever closer, I decided I needed a change of scenery from the panicked atmosphere of my college hall.

A day at the races: Corpus Christi 2026 Tortoise Fair

Oxford is full of weird and wonderful traditions, and the Corpus Christi tortoise race certainly takes the cake for the latter.

My year of rest and rustication

I distinctly remember turning to my friend upon reading the 2024 Cherwell article on rustication and proudly claiming: “You know, I have never seriously considered rustication.”

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.

Keep Off The Grass: An Insider’s Guide to Clubbing

Oxford's newest publication, the alternative Freshers' Guide, brings you the student's perspective on clubs, nights out, and cheap, cheap drinks in Oxford

College Room with A View

Joseph D'Urso recounts tales of college living and finding friends in rodents.

Re-freshers

Cherwell's Lifestyle look into the reasons why Freshers week as a second year is more fun than being a fresher.

Regrettable freshers’ facebook group behaviour

Are you sure you want to post that?

Cherwell’s fresher FAQ

Got questions? We've got the answers.

What not to take to Oxford

Xin Fan offers bemused freshers a helping hand.

Brits abroad in Marseille

Laura French on being a language student abroad.

Festival Kit

Before you get hot and bothered at Outlook or damp and miserable at Bestival, Hugh Jeffery talks you through the festival essentials.

Lon-DONE 2012

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

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