Culture

Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.

Fashion trends: The illusion of choice

Our fashion choices emphasise how our individual styles are limited by the available market, and what fashion magazines and brands declare as ‘in style’.

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

Eye Candy: Coats

Alex, a 2nd year history student shows us how she wears hers

Interview: Larry Lamb

Sarah Ventress talks to Larry Lamb about fame, his advice for aspiring thespians and EastEnders

Going Up Going Down

Cherwell's lifestyle team guide you through the ups and downs of the week

Underneath Barbie’s burqa

Aisha Mirza considers the double-edged sword of Barbies

Fine Dining: Gastropub

Conan McKenzie reviews the 'gastro' fare of the Cadogan Arms

Scenic View: Czech Beer

Sarah Karacs describes how she finally discovered a passion for Czech Beer

The Good Old Days

Sam Wilton explores why the past holds more allure than the present

Behind the scenes: The Ten for 2010

Ten trends that will dominate the fashion world this spring

Swot: Shop – A| Wear

Our fashion girls review this unique online boutique

Eye Candy: Meet Your New Fashion Team

Fashion Blog HT10: Meet the lovely fashionistas

Guide to Christmas telly

Can't get enough of Christmas? You can have it every day on iPlayer. Wizzard would be proud

Keeping those 2010 resolutions

Cherwell alumnus advises how to hold on to these oh-so-hard-to-keep resolutions

Network Trauma

Cherwell takes a look at the fine art of networking

Cherwell’s New Year’s Resolutions

Our dos and don'ts for 2010

‘On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me… an E-card?’

Grace Flynn argues that the traditional Christmas card needs saving

A Bad Case of Christmas-Over

Cherwell says Bah-Humbug! to the yearly plague of the Round Robins

Cherwell’s end-of-the-year quiz

Test your knowledge and put a picture of your choice in next term's Cherwell

Jingle hell?

Evelyn Richardson brings us an alternative guide to Christmas music

The Good, the Bad and the MTV

TV is getting worse, yet more of us are tuning in. Georgia Lindsay explains why she does

Get set: Summer 2010

Christmas should not just be about relaxation and enjoyment: it's also the perfect time to sort your life out, and get organised

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