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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’.

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

Oscar de la Renta: The loss of a legend

Rebecca Borthwick mourns one of the most ubiquitous fashion designers of the last century

Shark Tales: S4E1

New presenter Freddie Money talks UKIP, porn, and X Factor outside Oxford's Park End

Oxford Hub launches one hour a week campaign

Last week saw the Oxford Hub launch its one hour a week campaign, encouraging students to take up volunteering during term time

Interview: Caggie Dunlop

Former MIC star Caggie Dunlop talks to Rebecca Borthwick about her fashion label ISWAI, New York and her love of dolphins...

Style Spot: Best Dressed in Oxford

This is Style Spot, Cherwell's new feature celebrating the fashionistas of Oxford

Oxford: First Impressions

Cherwell talks to Oxford students about their experiences, memories, and first impressions of the historic university

Christian Louboutin Beauté Launches

Christian Louboutin's first nail polish has officially launched with a pop up at Selfridges.

Fashion’s magical flight into Autumn/Winter

Sara Semic reviews the fairytale inspired looks casting their spell over Autumn/Winter 2014-15

A guide to Oxford’s fashion stereotypes

Niluka Kavanagh assesses the 10 style categories that Oxford students tend to fall into...

Hertfordians begin Oxford to Venice fundraising bike-ride

Staff, students and alumni from Hertford College have embarked on a 700-mile ride from Oxford to Venice, which has so far raised over £250k in student support

Cherwell tries: Parkour

Cherwell sends a chronically unfit reporter to give Parkour a try

Zorb football

Cherwell reports on a Zorb football event organised by RAG

Catwalk to Closet: Tutti Fruity

We look at how to channel the season's hottest runway trends

Suit and Tie: Bags

Jack Davies explores the most notable menswear trends of the season

Who do you dress for?

Cherwell's fashion team discusses the motivation for our fashion choices

Suit and Tie: Summer Trends

Jack Davies explores the most notable menswear trends of the season

Feminism in Fashion

Cherwell's fashion team discusses the role fashion plays in feminism

Interview: Plum Sykes

Vogue Contributing Editor and author Plum Sykes talks to Leah Hendre about Oxford and the life of a fashionista

Shark Tales – Series 3 – Episode 5

Alexander Fox and Tess Colley return to Park End Street for the last time this year, and the last time ever, to hear about the Gold Rush, Oxford memories and plenty of licking.

Confessions of an Oxford Student

Things getting frisky: Cherwell conducted an anonymous survey and here are the results. REAL CONFESSIONS by Oxford University students

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