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.

Cherwell Star: Isla Kennedy

We speak to a Christ Church student who has survived a come and brain injuries.

Review: All Roads Lead to Rome

Reviewing another new twist on one of Shakespeare's classics.

Not just a pretty face…

Elen Griffiths measures the progress of the muse in the 20th century.

Finance careers fair

Cherwell investigates the effects of the economic crisis on student City hopefuls.

Get into… politics

Cherwell's beginners guide to Oxford's many student political groups

Restaurant Review: Gee’s

Our reviewer finds the Banbury Road converted greenhouse a haven of style and calm

For the love of film: 1

Our weekly film and fun fest starts life with a look at 'Burn After Reading'

Travel: Cuba

Cherwell travels around Cuba in this week's travel article.

Second Look 2nd Week: Wine Tasting

We look at four mid-range bottled treats available at Oddbins and try a few while we're at it.

Cherwell Star: Lauren Benstead

A student composer-arranger on the success of 'Kiddy-Fiddler on the roof'

Interview: David Tang

We speak to the socialite extraordinaire

Interview: Johann Hari

The Independent columnist on Iraq, climate change and blogs

Second Look 1st Wk: Burial at Thebes Exhibition

A new exhibition shows off director Derek Walcott's concept sketches for his dramatic adaptation.

Greenbox: Desperate for Development?

The Green Party City and County Councillor questions Oxford's relentless development drive

The return of the LBD…

Chic doesn't have to be bleak when black is back...

Advice

Your problems addressed by Pembroke chaplain Andrew Teal

Restaurant Review: Gino’s

Can an old Italian favourite of Oxford town rival Jamie's new kid on the block?

Interview: Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry talks about his new book and recent inspirational travels around the States.

Cherwell Star: Ben Judah

This summer third year Trinity student Ben Judah took a break from studying politics and decided to go and live it instead.

Speaking with… Ben Judah, correspondent

Cherwell catches up with our foreign correspondent, who visited the Middle East and Georgia during the summer

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