Monday 24th November 2025

Culture

Brown boots, black boots, and the politics of autumn style

Autumn always brings a question of existential importance: brown boots or black boots? It’s more than a colour choice; it’s a subtle declaration of intent. Fashion might be dismissed...

“You’re going to make mistakes”: Katie Robinson on fashion and sustainability

Katie Robinson is a sustainable fashion journalist, content creator, and campaigner, with experience working...

Alternative Oxford: The changing stereotypes surrounding body modifications

Cienna Jennings visits Oxford’s renowned tattoo and piercings studio, Tigerlily, to speak with the...

Fashion around Oxford – Iggy Clarke

Iggy Clarke, the president of the 2025 Oxford Fashion Gala, shares her style secrets and where she’s shopping right now.

In Vogue

Charlie Alderwick talks to Alexandra Shulman, the woman who decides what you wear…

Etcetera: Brasenose Arts Festival – Poetry

Etcetera talk to Richard O'Brien and some of the poets who're featuring in Brasenose's arts festival during third week.

Highlights – Rugby Cuppers Final 2009

An opportunity to see some of the highlights from the nail-biting cuppers final between Keble and Teddy Hall.

News Roundup: Week 2

The return of the roundup, featuring the three big stories of the week

For the Love of Film 9

Cherwell's film podcast is back!

55 years and four minutes ago

This day, 55 years ago, saw Sir Roger Bannister become the first man to run the sub-four minute mile. Alison Crawshaw interviews the Oxonian who made history.

The Harsh Reality

Charles Alderwick talks to Jodie Harsh, 'drag queen extraordinaire', about sex, drugs and rock 'n roll

Whistle Stop Tour – Wadstock

The Wadham College Entz Girls take Cherwell through the highs and lows of organising Wadham's infamous live music event.

Review: Rodchenko and Popova

We find that there is much to admire in the ashes of the Socialist revolutionary dream

Water way to feel better

Dave McLeod drinks deep from the chalice of self delusion

Review: Little Mermaid

We discover if life really is better down where it's wetter

Interview: Fightstar

We find out Fightstar are far more than just about Charlie and his eyebrows

Edin Karamazov – The Lute is A Song

Adam Busiakiewicz reviews the latest from Edin Karamazov

Interview: Ian Hislop

Eleanor Mortimer talks to Ian Hislop, the most sued man in Britain, about the future of satire and political correctness

Review: Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival

Ahnaf Abdul looks back over this year's festival

Hostage to the Law

Eleanor Mortimer witnesses the mistreatment of protesters at G20

Best Foot Forward

Cherwell covered the 125th annual Oxford-Cambridge football match

Let The Right One In

Tomas Alfredson's Swedish vampire film, 'Let The Right One In,' proves to be a chilling masterpiece

For the Love of Film 8

The humorous film podcast returns. In this episode Ben and Laurence review Gran Torino, take us throught the latest in film news and Laurence impresses us once again with his one minute review of the Che films.

Meet the team…

This term's Lifestyle Team showcase some of the latest trends - hunt down these key pieces over the Easter hols.

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