Friday 27th February 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.

Greenbox: Has green campaigning lost its edge?

OUSU's Environment and Ethics Officer gives us the low down.

Mirror’s Edge

Video games review for Xbox/PS3.

The Bowden Column

An end-of-term salvo from resident culture columnist Pete Bowden...

What’s on the box this Christmas?

Chrimbo comes but once a year - and brings with it a wealth of telly goodness. What's to look forward to?

Travel: Syria

Cherwell discovers a society of clashes and contradictions in Syria.

Interview: Rick Edwards

Cherwell speaks to multi-talented T4 Presenter, Rick Edwards.

Green Box

OUSU's Environment and Ethics Officer questions whether green campaigning has lost its edge.

Got it Covered: The Green Grocer

In our new series of podcasts on Covered Market businesses, we take a look at one of the fruit and veg sellers.

Get into… Theatre

Whether you’re the next big thing, or more of a behind-the-scenes person, Oxford has the theatre scene that’s right for you.

Travel: South America

Cherwell hits the Gringo Trail

Cherwell Star: Victoria Thwaites

OU Exploration Club 'medical officer' travels a historic route in China

Interview: Vivien Duffield

Cherwell talks to philanthropist and socialite Dame Vivien Duffield.

Restaurant Review: Mario’s

There are plenty of Italian restaurants in Oxford - what makes Mario's special?

Dracula: Review

Ol' toothy is at it again. Cherwell reviews a new adaptation of Transylvania's most famous export...

Shimon Peres protests

Exclusive video footage of the protests at the Israeli president's talk at the Sheldonian

OUSU elections vox pop

Cherwell gets students' opinions on the upcoming OUSU elections

Second Look 5th Wk: Cuppers Drama

Cuppers is coming - Second Look zeroes in on original writing at this year's festival.

Travel: Israel

A look at the fascinating tourist destination behind the headline-grabbing politics

Restaurant Review: Oxford Organic Burger Company

Cherwell joins the burger revolution

Interview: Quentin Blake

Cherwell talks Dahl and Dickens with Britain's best-loved author

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