Culture

How books are burned today

It is a worrying thought that what sits on your bookshelf today could be out of reach tomorrow. You might believe book banning to be a thing of the...

The paradox of uniformity: Who do we dress for?

Walking to chapel on a mid-winter Wednesday morning, you could almost be certain to...

Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.

Fashion trends: The illusion of choice

Our fashion choices emphasise how our individual styles are limited by the available market, and what fashion magazines and brands declare as ‘in style’.

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'

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.

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