Oxford's oldest student newspaper

Independent since 1920

Culture

Review: Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice

Burton’s famous gift for mixing the dark and eerie with the fun and satirical shines through once again.

Charity shop pirates: Is second-hand shopping as sustainable as we think?

We're applying a more-is-more attitude to what ought to be a sustainable resource.

Autumn à la mode

Fake fur and feathers, textured knits and tweeds, boots, black tights, and billowing coats: behold the autumn wardrobe in all its cosiness.

The office siren doesn’t exist

What did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut maybe, or...

Screening the Regency: An exploration of historical costume design

The recent release of the first part of hit Netflix show Bridgerton’s third season...

Shakira visits the Oxford Union

Cherwell reports from the singer's visit to the debating society.

Staircase 22: 6th week, part 2

6th week, part 2: The Judas College freshers seem incapable of keeping out of trouble.

Staircase 22: 6th week, part 1

6th week part 1: Sex and politics are the hot topics in Judas this week.

Join the debate: Is Christmas still fun?

Dhatri Navanayagam asks Oxford students what Christmas means to them today.

Staircase 22: 5th week, part 2

Part 2: Coffee, drugs and fifth week blues for the Judas College freshers.

Sugarplum charity Ball a success

Cherwell caught up with guests at the Sugarplum charity ball, organised by Oxford students at London's Natural History Museum.

Staircase 22: 5th week, part 1

Part 1: It's fifth week in Judas college and the freshers are beginning to feel the grind.

Year Abroad: China

One students revisits one of many experiences while in China

Skipping Meals

Whilst the UK wastes lots and wants lots, Will Tooke delves into the extremes of ethical eating...

News Roundup

Comment and insight into the week's top stories from the Cherwell newsroom.

Paradise Lost?

Sarah Ventress investigates the inconsistencies of crime and punishment in Thailand

Arms investment protest

Students and residents from across Oxford have protested against the University's investments in arms companies

Magdalen JCR changes name to Gryffindor

Magdalen College JCR passed a motion this Sunday to rename itself as Gryffindor.

Why should you join Cherwell?

A short video explaining why you should apply to Cherwell.

Follow us

HomeCulture