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 -

Oxford’s Most Haunted

Oxford Castle is home to the UK's most sighted ghost - Empress Matilda.

Join The Debate: Should JCRs have their independence from SCRs?

Should JCRs be independent from SCRs?

Staircase 22: 2nd Week, Part 2

Part 2 of 2nd week in the lives of Staircase 22's freshers.

Staircase 22: 2nd Week, Part 1

Don't miss the new episode of Cherwell's brand new soap.

News Roundup: 2nd week

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

For The Love Of Film

Cherwell's film podcast is back for its 11th installment with a review of Dr Parnassus.

Interview: Speech Debelle

Mercury Prize winning rapper Speech Debelle talks about fame, politics and Oprah

We’re here, we’re queer…

After a summer of Gay Pride festivals Charlie Alderwick asks, are we gay and proud? Or just gay and loud?

Staircase 22: 1st Week, Part 2

Episode 2 of Cherwell's new Oxford soap opera.

Join the debate: Nobel prize – should Obama have won it?

Marc Kidson finds out what you think about this year's Nobel peace prize award.

Staircase 22: 1st Week, Part 1

Episode 1 of Cherwell's brand new soap opera.

Noah and the Whale

Grieving for his band's stolen instruments, Charlie Fink talks to Philippa Hibbs

Join the debate: Is university worth £10,000?

What do Oxford students think about having to pay up for their studies?

News Roundup: 1st Week

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

Harder, better, faster…thinner

A week on a bootcamp in a bid to get fitter and lose weight

A Year Abroad: Granada

October on a Spanish beach

In the Spotlight: Stefan Baskerville Interview

The new OUSU president speaks exclusively to Cherwell in his first official interview.

A Fresher Look at Oxford

Be prepared to make the most of your Freshers' Week

A Year Abroad: Paris

Freshers week in Paris

A knife in the back?

Is cosmetic surgery the answer to all our problems?

1...105106107...118 Page 106 of 118

Follow us

Support Student Journalism

Cherwell is Oxford’s oldest independent newspaper, established in 1920. We are entirely student-run. By supporting us, you will contribute to keeping our paper in print and online. Every donation makes a difference.

Explore

Follow us

More

Oxford Student Publications Limited © 2025 - All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy

Website by Jamie Ashley