Wednesday 11th February 2026

Culture

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.

Nostalgic and sincere: ‘The Glass Menagerie’ in review

Crazy Child Productions staged a genuine and thoughtful adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ classic.

Irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny: ‘My Dead Mum’s AI Boyfriend’

Aled is a chatbot, but also, more concerningly, Carrie’s mum’s AI boyfriend.

Musical theatre and classic literature: A marriage of two minds?

Musical theatre owes a great debt to the literature of preceding centuries. Often, all we need is one idea to ignite a spark that leads to something greater.

For the Love of Film 6

Ben and Laurence take a look at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and get gossiping about the latest film news. Make sure you stay listening to hear Laurence's one minute tearing apart of Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Getting to Know: Oxford Sports and the Lesser-Known Blues

Cherwell takes a look at Blues Water Polo and Volleyball

A Framework of Fear

Jane Westward reflects on a recent trip to Israel and her new perspective on the Middle East conflict

Interview: Anya Hindmarch

Alissa Davies talks to the handbag designer du jour and championer of eco-fashion

Phallus Fantastic

Forget Valentine's Day, there are far more interesting ways to feel the love celebration

Power Trip

Girl power has a whole new meaning...

Town V Gown Boxing

The Oxford Union plays host to the most passionate boxing match in Oxford.

Another Education Is Possible

Cherwell listens to the views of two student activists on a number of current issues.

Zulu Dawn?

Alissa Davies considers what the legacy of the Anglo-Zulu conflict means for South Africa

Interview: Meryl Streep

Talking about her latest film Doubt with the formidable actress

Oxford’s Prison for the Innocent

An intimate encounter with the stateless residents of Campsfield House, Oxford's local immigration removal centre

Send us your snow pictures and videos!

Been out in the snow? Got some pictures you want to share? Send them in and we'll put the best ones on this page!

In the Spotlight: Lewis Iwu Interview

Cherwell interviews OUSU president Lewis Iwu

Centre Stage: The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be

A new series taking a sneaky peek at student drama before it hits the stage.

Blooming Marvellous!

Fantastic florals to put a spring in your step

For The Love of Film #5

Cherwell dissects Slumdog millionaire and takes a cheeky peek at the Oscar nomnations in a new episode of our regular film bonanza.

Demure vs the Cure

Girly versus grunge

Interview: Leonardo DiCaprio

Josh Williams meets Hollwood's hottest ticket for a chat about Revolutionary Road and his reunion with Kate Winslet.

Castro, Che and Obama

Cherwell considers Cuba in light of recent events.

Far Cry 2 review

We review gaming's first 'africa-sim'

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