Culture

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.

Culture Saul Grenfell -

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’.

Culture Nancy Pierre -

Art as protest on university campuses

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

Art Lara Solie-Tuluie -

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.

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Brasenose Fashion Show

Cherwell goes behind the scenes of a fashion show at Brasenose, a part of their recent Arts Week.

NUS Referendum

Cherwell talks to the leaders of the 'Yes' and 'No' campaigns in the week coming up to the referendum on whether Oxford should remain in NUS

Kate Moss Topshop Collection

Following the success of the model's return to clothing design, Antonia Whitton tells us about the collection.

The European and local elections are on Thursday, but should you bother voting? Cherwell taps student opinion and meets candidates from all major parties. With MEPs Daniel Hannan and Catherine Bearder, plus a candidate from UKIP's list

Cooking with Delia: Risotto

Delia demonstrates how to make a spring risotto with special guest Abbas Kazmi.

Disco Soup

Cherwell speaks to the participants and organisers of Disco Soup, an event run by Abundance Oxford and Feeding the 5000 to raise awareness about food waste.