Friday 6th February 2026

Culture

Dressed the part: Dark academia at Oxford

The style of dark academia, while it helps us to ward off the worst of the seasonal chills, hints at the class politics underpinning the University.

Lighthouse Productions on ‘Lemons’

The team outlined the vision for their debut production: a political, surrealist piece of contemporary theatre.

Breaking free from the Pinterest board

Over the Christmas vac I was lucky enough to attend an exhibition on one of my favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood, at the National Gallery of Victoria.

In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.

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

If these walls could talk

We get our hands dirty with Oxford's bathroom grafitti

For the Love of Film: 3

Ben and Guy take their third weekly whiz through the world of Film (and personal fantasy)...

Musical Interlude: Stornoway

Speaking to and hearing music from a set of fantastic local musicians who go by the name 'Stornoway'...

Get into… journalism

If you are considering getting involved in media in Oxford, the choices can be overwhelming. Use Cherwell's guide to avoid the pitfalls of libel, poor design and bad photos...

Interview: Will Young

Cherwell talks fame and celebrity with the original Pop Idol

Election night in Wadham

Cherwell brings you Oxford students' immediate reactions to Obama's election.

capitOx Investment and Banking Conference 2008

Cherwell attends the Capitox Investment and Banking Conference and questions financial experts on the current economic crisis.

Cherwell Star: Oliver Wright

The Mongol Rally? An easy task for this week's Cherwell Star.

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