Saturday 7th March 2026

Culture

Red soles, red flags: Jaden Smith and the celebrity takeover of high fashion

Smith’s appointment has raised some serious questions about the extent to which nepotism and celebrity is superseding artistic talent in the fashion industry at present.

Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

On the 23rd and 24th February, the Ukrainian composer and pianist, Lubomyr Melnyk, returns to Oxford for a performance at New College.

Techno, tragedy, and medieval monologuing: ‘Brew Hill’ in conversation

Pecadillo Productions’ ‘Brew Hill’ watches the deterioration of the romance between Nat (Trixie Smith) and Gordon (Jem Hunter).

Will 2026 finally kill the clean girl?

The clean girl has become ubiquitous throughout celebrity culture, magazines, and social media in recent years. Her brand prescribes a lifestyle, a kind of idealised minimalism.

Out of Breath Podcats: On Bats

Performed and written by Sam Caird

How to Cook… Pea, Mint and Feta Risotto

Marc Kidson shows you how to make an effortlessly impressive risotto.

Eye Candy: Nude knits!

More pastel fever to get you through the winter

Vanity Fair editor speaks at the Oxford Union

Video Footage: Georgia Lindsay and Ollie Ford report from Graydon Carter's visit

Peace and Contemplation in Naxos

Will Barns-Graham on his summer holiday to the Greek island of Naxos

Laura Veirs Live- "When You Give Your Heart"

Mmm... Fresh beats! Laura Veirs performs a live track from her latest album, July Flame.

Laura Veirs at the O2 Academy

Small talk with singer-songwriter Laura Veirs, touring for her latest album, "July Flame."

Oxford’s Innovations

Cherwell takes a look at what our academics and researchers do when they aren't complaining about us.

Week 2: Blind Date

Cherwell sets up two lucky singletons for a Blind Date

Going Up, Going Down

The lifestyle team fill you in on the winners and losers of the week

Fine Dining: Oxford Romance

Conan Mckenzie explains how he finally discovered the perfect romantic restaurant

Scenic view: the Honduras

Nigel Taylor discovers the natural splendour of the Honduras

The rise of fast fashion

Georgia Lindsay looks at the 'Primark effect' and explains why recycling needs to be sexed up

Interview: Margaret Sentamu

Olivia Hanson talks with Sentamu about dictatorship, charity and strong women

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 1st Week

The cultural week in stand-up and operetta!

The Cherwell Fashion Guide to… Nude Shades

Cherwell's Fashion Editor shows you how to wear the trend for pastels and nude shades this term.

Join the Debate: Are ‘alcohol pills’ a good thing?

Cherwell asks students what they think of a new drug that mimics the effects of alcohol.

Whistle While You Work!

Swot: Shop - The Reinvention Of Whistles

For the Love of Film

Matt and Laurence review Avatar, Sherlock Holmes and The Road

Out of Breath Podcasts: The Teacher’s Pet

Harriet Madeley performs this original new monologue

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