Wednesday 4th 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.

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.

Graphic Content

With the imminent release of Watchmen in cinemas we look at the phenomenom of graphic novels.

A case of poetic justice?

Sally Harris explains why we need to support Britain's convicted criminals with performances and poetry

Interview: Brian Paddick

Shachi Nathdwarawala meets one of Britain's 'most influential homosexuals' and Boris Johnson's old rival

For the Love of Film 7

For the Love of Film returns once again - as promised!

The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die

Prodigy's latest effort fails to start any fires

In a pit of despair?

Joseph Weir talks to Boston's Passion Pit on their unhappy take on pop music

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