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.

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'

Shoes glorious shoes!

Be loud and proud with your shoe sense

Interview: Tim Brabants

A chat with the Olympic-winning canoeist

Interview: Emmy the Great

Sweet Valley High, destructive relationships and Emmy the Great's debut album...

Gaza Demonstration in Oxford

Cherwell talks to those involved in the recent protest against the Israeli actions in Gaza.

Pictures for Peace?

A discussion with the founder of Israeli/Palestinian peace project, Face2Face and a consideration of its relevance in the light of recent events.

Winter Warmers

Baby, it's cold outside...

The OSPL Talent Awards 2009

OSPL, publishers of Cherwell, Isis and Etcetera, are holding a talent competition in association with The Corner Club - read this to find out how to enter and what's up for grabs!

Happy Hilary

The first Monday of Hilary is officially the most depressing day of the year.

Varsity: Venturing to "The Other Place"

Cherwell compares life at Oxford and Cambridge, interviewing a Cambridge fresher

Travel: From Petco to Petco

So I went to New York for a bit last summer...

Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

An interview with students affected by the Mumbai attacks.

Interview with Alan Davies

The impish Jonathan Creek star talks to us about Maths, Qi and Rupert Murdoch, among other things

For the Love of Film 4

Ben and Guy give their fond farewells to film for the term, talking about Yorkshire bicycle chases and reviewing new film Choke

Oxford Christmas lights

Cherwell gets festive at the city's seasonal celebrations

Royal visit to Magdalen

Cherwell's video footage of the Queen's visit to Magdalen for their 550th anniversary celebrations.

Girls just wanna have fun?

The rise of trendy feminism in British culture

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