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.

Culture Victoria Corfield -

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.

Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

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).

Culture Charlie Bailey -

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.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

News Roundup: 5th week

Comment and insight into the week's top stories from the Cherwell newsroom.

Join The Debate: Should sex education be compulsory for children in schools?

Would the government be right to force children to learn about sex from a younger age?

Fashion Forward

Antonia Tam and Emma-Lucy Pinchbeck take a look at what's hot and what's hideous.

Getting To Know: The Wychwood Warriors

Cherwell's Ling Low meets Oxford's very own battle re-enactment society.

The big question: Is smoking cool?

In this week's Lifestyle debate, we tackle a (literally) burning issue

Does he look happy?

Cherwell finds itself on the receiving end of a deadpan Stewert Lee.

Interview: Little Boots

Rebecca Treece talks to rising star Little Boots about her electro-pop universe

A Year Abroad: Senegal

Life in Senegal whilst teaching at the British Council

Join The Debate: Can student activism really change the world?

Just how effective are student protests?

Alcoholics Ubiquitous?

Is the glass of student drinking culture half-full or half-empty?

Interview: Rich Fulcher

Theo Brainin dials his way down the rabbit hole with the Mighty Boosh's only American import

Spooked by TV?

Spooks creator Stephen Garrett tells Sarah Ventress what life is like at the heart of the broadcasting industry

Eye Candy: Student Fashion

Fashion Blog MT09: The best fashion from all over Oxford.

News Roundup: 3rd week

Comment and insight on the week's top stories from the Cherwell newsroom.

Interview: Shere Hite

The controversial sexologist on gender equality

Centre Stage: Barnaby Rudge

Henry Clarke Price talks to the creators of the new stage adaptation of Dickens' novel.

Staircase 22: 3rd Week, Part 2

Don't miss all the latest drama at Judas college.

Cherwell Fashion Blog MT09

Introduction to the Cherwell's New Fashion Blog.

Staircase 22: 3rd Week, Part 1

Don't miss the latest drama in the lives of the Staircase 22 freshers.

Join The Debate: Should Tony Blair be the first EU president?

Is Tony Blair really the right person for the top EU job?

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